Arancini Our Way

Arancini Our Way – – leftover risotto (chilled overnight), mozzarella cheese (1/2" square pieces), flour (seasoned with salt and pepper), egg (beaten), breadcrumbs (ground super fine), vegetable oil (about 2" in the bottom of a heavy pot), marinara sauce (jarred or homemade), Parmesan cheese, parsley (chopped for garnish), Divide and roll the chilled leftover risotto…

Happy Hour Cheese Spread

Happy Hour Cheese Spread – – goat cheese, cream cheese (softened at room temperature), whole milk or half and half, parsley (fresh, chopped finely), thyme (fresh, leaves removed from stems), garlic powder, salt (add more to taste), black pepper, Piment d’Espelette ((smoky French red pepper) or paprika), In a small mixing bowl, add the goat…

Mushrooms Inside & Out Pasta

Amsterdam, Netherlands The canals of Amsterdam captured our favor immediately. They are shimmering corridors inter-woven into this Northern European city. Our three-night stay began with a walk along the Herengracht, one of the most beautiful canals in Amsterdam. It took us from our hotel to the city center. Sixteenth and 17th century architecture lines the…

Savory Quinoa Salad

The 2016 Fancy Food Show in San Francisco inspired us to source the best ingredients for this healthful Mediterranean side dish. We acquired quinoa from Bob’s Red Mill, goat cheese from Petaluma, kalamata olives from Greece, olive oil from California and produce from our local farmer’s market. Bon Appetit! Savory Quinoa Salad – – Quinoa:…

Chowder Taters

This recipe combines two of our previously posted recipes: Clam Chowder Extra Crispy Potato Bites This is an excellent recipe for leftover clam chowder the next day.   Chowder Taters – – clam chowder (see link above or Recipe Index), extra crispy potato bites (see link above or Recipe Index), bacon (cooked crisp and crumbled),…

Beef Braciole

Stuffed Beef Braciole – – Stuffing: egg (beaten), garlic powder, Parmesan cheese (grated), parsley (finely chopped), breadcrumbs, salt and pepper (to taste), Braciole Rolls and Italian Sausage: beef (round steak, thinly sliced), stuffing (see recipe above), olive oil, salt and pepper (to taste), Sunday Sauce (see recipe index), Place eggs in a mixing bowl and…

Italian Meatballs

Italian Meatballs – – olive oil, onion (minced and crushed), breadcrumbs, milk, egg (beaten), oregano, parsley (dried ), thyme, Parmesan cheese, beef (ground), cayenne pepper, garlic powder, salt and pepper (each, to taste), Heat the olive oil in a skillet and cook the diced onion for several minutes until tender and translucent. Cool. Soak the…

Chimichurri Sauce

Chimichurri Sauce – – parsley (fresh, removed from stems and chopped finely), oregano (fresh), garlic (chopped to a fine paste), olive oil, white wine vinegar, red pepper flakes (or to taste), sea salt, black pepper (fresh ground), Place the parsley, oregano and garlic in a food processor and pulse to chop.  Drizzle half the olive…

New Orleans Barbecue Shrimp

New Orleans Barbecue Shrimp – – BBQ Shrimp: shrimp (16-20 count, peeled and deveined), Barbecue Seasoning (see recipe index), olive oil, garlic (chopped), Sherry wine, apple cider vinegar, tomato juice, tomato (each cut into 6 wedges), lemon (cut into 6 wedges), green onion (trimmed and cut into 1” long pieces), compound butter, sourdough bread, Compound…

Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing

Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing – – mayonnaise, sour cream, parsley (fresh, finely chopped ), red wine vinegar, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper (fresh ground), cayenne pepper (if desired), blue cheese (double cream ), Place all ingredients except the blue cheese in a food processor until process until smooth. Add the blue cheese and…