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27 June 2011
Johnny Marzetti
This is my version of a childhood favorite in Ohio. Its origins go back to the Marzetti restaurant in Columbus Ohio. By the1920`s it became popular . I (...)
29 September 2011
Herbed Rice
Ingredients 1 cup uncooked long-grain white or Basmati 1 3/4 cups water 3/4 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons dried parsley 2 tablespoons dill3 (...)
9 May 2014
Peppernata
Ingredients: 2 or 3 bell peppers ( any color will do )1 tablespoon of chopped GarlicOlive oilfresh Basil ( you can also used dried basil if needed)Salt and (...)
3 March 2011
Apple Chutney
4 cups chopped peeled apples¼ golden raisins¼ cup raisins¼ cup cider vinegar½ tsp. salt½ tsp. ground ginger½ tsp. ground mustard½ tsp. curry powder½ cup honey (...)
26 July 2012
Easy grilled lamb chops
4 - Lamb chopsFresh ground pepper3 - tablespoons Olive Oil1 - tablespoon dried Rosemary2 - tablespoon minced GarlicIn a bowl add Pepper, Garlic, Rosemary and (...)
9 February 2011
Italian vinaigrette recipe for salads and dressings
Italian Vinaigrette¾ cup extra virgin olive oil¼ cup white wine vinegar½ tsp minced garlic½ tsp. dried oregano1 tsp. chopped parsleySalt and pepper to (...)
2 February 2012
Bean soup recipe for crock pot
1 pd. bag of dried 15 bean mix. Soaked overnight and rinsed1 pound of ground meat browned( I used turkey)1 med. yellow onion diced2 16 oz.- cans Fire roasted (...)
12 September 2016
Butternut squash chili
Recipe makes 2 quarts and freezes well!Ingredients1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil1 pound ground turkey1 onion, chopped2 cups water1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes1 (...)
25 October 2014
Radish and mandarin orange salad with tunisian vinaigrette
Ingredients:1 1/2 - cup finely chopped radishes ( 1 bunch)1 - 11 oz. can of drained mandarin oranges1/2 - cup dry parsley1 - tsp. lemon juice2 - tsp. olive (...)
28 April 2017
Sweet Noodle Kugel
Kugel is a Jewish dish similar to a casserole or pudding and is a traditional food for Shavout.INGREDIENTS:1 cup golden raisins12 oz wide egg noodles6 large (...)
1 September 2016
Grilled zucchini with balsamic glaze
So easy and so delicious.Ingredients2 med. Zucchini`s sliced into 3/4 inch slicesOlive OilBalsamic Glaze1 teaspoon Black Sesame SeedsDirectionsPreheat Gas (...)
7 February 2011
Sumac Marinated Chicken Thighs
Marinade½ cup Olive Oil2 tbls. SumacSalt and black pepperPlace 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs in a gallon size ziplock bag and add marinade and put (...)
3 August 2014
Tomato Basil Soup
Ingredients :2 - cans 28 ounce San Marzano whole tomatoes2 - tablespoons olive oil1- med. yellow onion diced2- tablespoons minced garlic1/2 - teaspoon red (...)
17 February 2011
Chicken Curry
slow cooker recipeIngredients3 tbs. flour3 tbs. curry powder1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin1 tsp. salt6 boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into chunks3 peeled (...)
12 May 2014
Mediterranean grilled chicken kebabs
Ingredients1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil2 teaspoons of minced garlic1/2 teaspoon crush red pepper flakes1 tablespoon Greek oregano1 teaspoon Thyme1 pound (...)
25 August 2011
Godiva french vanilla turkish inspired iced coffee
My inspiration for my Godiva French Vanilla Turkish Inspired Iced Coffee was my passion for the flavors and spices of the Middle East, incorporating Cardamom (...)
14 May 2012
Key Lime White Chocolate Pistachio Cookies
Makes 2 dozenIngredients:1 - stick unsalted butter, softened¾- cup packed light brown sugar2 - tablespoons granulated sugar1 1/2 - tsp vanilla2 - eggs2- cups (...)
31 January 2011
Curry Chicken Salad
3 cups - cooked diced chicken½ cup - chopped celery½ cup - chopped walnuts1 - apple with peeling, chopped1 ½ cups of mayonnaise1 ½ tsp. of curry powderMix well (...)
6 October 2011
Planters Peanut Butter Cookies
I was selected to receive a sample of Planters Peanut Butter from the National Peanut Butter Board. To create a nutritious healthy snack using Planters Peanut (...)
10 July 2014
Za'atar Spice Blend
Za'atar (zaatar) is a mixture of sumac, sesame seed and herbs frequently used in the Middle East and Mediterranean areas.Za'atar is the Arabic name for an herb (...)
26 April 2013
Authentic Italian Tiramisu
This is a modified Tiramisurecipe from my friend Michela Concetti from Susa ItalyIngredients:17 ounces mascarpone cheese4 egg yolks2 pkgs. of lady fingers½ cup (...)
24 July 2015
Steakhouse Kebabs
Ingredients:1 med. yellow onion8 baby Yukon Gold potatoes14-16 ounce rib eye steak8 button mushrooms⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil⅓ cup balsamic vinegar3 (...)
5 August 2011
Double coconut chocolate chip cookies
½ stick melted unsalted butter½ cup of Tropical Traditions virgin coconut oil¾ cup of Organic sugar¾ cup of lt. brown sugar sugar 2 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla1 (...)
13 February 2011
Layered Tuna Salad
1 ½ cup shredded mild cheddar cheese1 ½ cups mayonnaise ( mayo. with Olive oil is even better)1 small bag frozen peas2 - 6.5 ounce cans albacore tuna drained4 (...)
26 August 2014
Grilled Eggplant Parmesan
4 servingsIngredients:2- med. size eggplant sliced.2 - cups basic spaghetti sauce or store bought is fine,( I like Paul Newman`s Tomato and Basil)3/4 - cup (...)
