Apple Cake
Apple Cake
INGREDIENTS
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
2 cups white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup orange juice
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 apples - peeled,…
Grilled Romaine, Tomatoes and Shrimp with Basil Vinaigrette
Grilled Romaine, Tomatoes and Shrimp with Basil Vinaigrette
INGREDIENTS
FOR THE BASIL VINAIGRETTE:
2 cloves Garlic
½ teaspoons Dijon Mustard, ( You Can Add Up To 1 Teaspoon For A Little Spiciness)
⅓ cups White Wine…
White Pizza with Asparagus and Ricotta Cheese
White Pizza with Asparagus and Ricotta Cheese
INGREDIENTS
1 pound store-bought or homemade pizza dough
Cornmeal, for dusting baking sheet and Olive oil for brushing dough
1 1/3 cups fresh ricotta and ¼ cup parmesan cheese
2 cloves…
Mushroom, Onion and Basil Pizza
Mushroom, Onion and Basil Pizza
INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
1/2 medium red onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (10-ounce) baked thin pizza crust
1 cup marinara sauce
1/4 cup sliced, reconstituted…
Wilted Escarole and Mushroom Pasta
Wilted Escarole and Mushroom Pasta
INGREDIENTS
¾ pound fettuccine or similar long pasta
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 ½ cups thinly sliced mushrooms
Salt…
Sauteed Mixed Mushrooms
Sautéed Mixed Mushrooms
INGREDIENTS
Mushrooms, any kind
Butter or olive oil
Salt
DIRECTIONS
Prepare mushrooms by rubbing the dirt off with a paper towel. Slice, quarter, or mince as desired.
Cook to Release Moisture: Heat a few…
Simple Sauteed Escarole
Simple Sautéed Escarole
INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
1 large or 2 small heads escarole (about 1 pound total), trimmed, leaves torn and washed well
Coarse Salt
DIRECTIONS
In a large…
White Bean Soup with Bacon and Escarole
White Bean Soup with Bacon and Escarole
INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
10 ounces slab bacon, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
2 medium onions (about 6 ounces each), finely chopped
1 large shallot, finely chopped
1 garlic…
Asian Pear Crumble
Asian Pear Crumble
INGREDIENTS:
2-3 large Asian pears, cored and sliced
juice of half a lemon
1/2 cup flour
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
pinch of salt
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat…
Shanghai Noodles with Chicken, Bok Choy and Leeks
INGREDIENTS:
1 lb. fresh Chinese egg noodles
1 Tbs. Asian dark sesame oil
2 Tbs. peanut or canola oil
1 spring garlic or garlic clove, minced
1 Tbs. finely grated fresh ginger
1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
3 cups wide strips…
Spring Garlic and Eggs
Spring Garlic and Eggs
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup chopped spring garlic
2 Tbsp. olive oil
¼ cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
4 eggs
salt & pepper
DIRECTIONS:
Sauté the garlic in the olive oil for 5 minutes or so, until soft…
Sauteed Bok Choy
Sautéed Bok Choy
INGREDIENTS:
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 stalks spring garlic whites chopped or 2 medium garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger (from 1/2-inch piece)
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 1/2 pounds…