Ingredients 1 pound Bowtie pasta, boiled according to package 2 cups of baby Portabella mushrooms, sliced 1 pint of multi-colored cherry tomato, cut in half 3 Tablespoon of extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 Tablespoon of butter 1/4 cup of Pecorino Romano Cheese, grated 1/3 cup stuffed pimento green olives, pitted and cut in half 1/2 cup Homemade Basil Pesto (see recipe on my site) 1 red onion, thinly sliced Preparation Use a large pot with boiling salted water and cook pasta al dente. 2. Rinse pasta and set aside. 3. Use a large skillet and at medium-high heat with olive…
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Continue ReadingIngredients 2 large eggplants,cut rounds in 1/2 inch thick 2 large russet potatoes, cut rounds in 1/2 inch thick 3 mini yellow sweet bell peppers, cut in 1/2 inch rounds 2 mini orange sweet bell peppers, cut in 1/2 inch rounds 2 large carrots cut in oblong shape of 1/2 inch thick 2 red onions, cut in rounds of 1/2 inch thick 2 Roma tomatoes, cut in rounds of 1/2 inch thick 2 Tablespoon dried basil 2 Tablespoon dried oregano 2 Tablespoon kosher salt 2 Tablespoon pepper 4 -6 Tablespoon of Olive oil Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 grades Fahrenheit.…
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Continue ReadingIngredients 1 (32 ounces) Original Plain Yogurt 1 teaspoon sea salt 3 cups of Extra Virgin Olive Oil Fresh string of thyme leaves Preparation Place the yogurt into a mixing bowl and mix in the salt. Use a cheesecloth or clean pillowcase to transfer in the plain yogurt. Set a sieve over a large container. Place the cheese cloth or thin pillowcase bag covering the entire surface of the sieve and sides of pillowcase bag are hanging down to be able to tight it up. Transfer the whole milk yogurt into the center of cheesecloth or pillowcase bag.5. Grab pillowcase bag and…
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Continue ReadingIngredients 18 lasagna noodles cooked 15 ounce Cottage cheese 2 Tablespoon Ricotta cheese 3 cups shredded cheese blend(Mozzarella, Pecorino, Havarti) 1 cup grated parmesan cheese, for garnish 1 cup chopped fresh basil 1cup chopped parsley, some for garnish 2-3 fresh strings of thyme leaves 2 eggs 3 cups (Homemade marinara sauce, see recipe on my site) 4 zucchini, sliced lengthwise 1/2 inch thick 4 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes Preparation Preheat oven to 375 grades Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with foil paper. Cut zucchini lengthwise (vertical) and place on…
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Continue ReadingIngredients 2 large eggplant, thinly sliced 2 Tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Fresh basil leaves, chopped 4 cheese Labneh balls (see recipe on my site) Salt and Pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 400 grades Fahrenheit. Place sliced eggplant over a baking tray and drizzle over with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Roast eggplant in the oven for about 30 minutes till tender. Set aside to cool. Use a large bowl and mix labneh cheese balls with Italian seasoning and chopped fresh basil. Use a fork to blend in spices into the cheese balls creating a creamy paste.…
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Continue ReadingIngredients 1 (17.5 ounces) package puff pastry thawed (if frozen) 2 Tablespoon of corn syrup or granulated sugar 1 1/2 cups of whole milk 1/2 cup of heavy cream 3 extra large egg yolks 1 teaspoon of vanilla or vanilla bean 4 Tablespoon sugar 3 Tablespoon of corn starch powder sugar to dust Preparation Preheat oven to 375 grades Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with a silicon sheet or parchment paper. Cut the sheet of puff pastry in 3 equal rectangular pieces. Place cut rectangular pieces on your prepared baking sheet. Prick dough with a fork lightly. Sprinkle with granulated sugar…
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Continue ReadingIngredients 3 1/2 cups cake flour 4 eggs, room temperature 1/4 cup sweetened cocoa powder 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 cup vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/3 teaspoon salt 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract 1 cup plain yogurt 1 1/2 cup semi-sweet baking chocolate chips 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar red food coloring, gel Preparation Preheat oven to 350 grades Fahrenheit. Prepare two 9 inch-cake pans grease with baking spray. Place cut round parchment paper to fit on bottom of the pans and coat again with nonstick spray. Set baking pans aside. Using a large bowl, whisk together cake flour, cocoa powder,…
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Continue ReadingIngredients 2 1/3 cups of cake flour 1/3 teaspoon baking powder 1/3 teaspoon baking soda 1/3 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup whole milk, room temperature 1/2 cup plain yogurt, room temperature 3/4 cup olive oil 3 eggs, room temperature 1 cups fresh blueberries 1/2 cup fresh blackberries 4 or five small lemons, thinly sliced 2 Tablespoon light brown sugar 1 cup granulated sugar 2 Tablespoon of lemon zest 1 Tablespoon of Rose Water or orange blossom(can also use lemon extract if preferred) Preparation Preheat oven to 350 grades Fahrenheit. Spray your 14 inches square pan with baking spray. Sprinkle over with brown sugar…
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Continue ReadingIngredients For the Dough 2 cups bread flour 1 Tablespoon dry active yeast or (use 1/2 cup of my “starter” recipe) 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/2 cup warm water 3 Tablespoon olive oil Preparation1. Use a small container, add warm water and sugar to the active yeast. Wait 10 to 15 minutes to bubble up. 2. In a large bowl, combine bread flour and dissolved yeast. Add olive oil and salt. Knead the dough until well combined over a slightly floured surface. Shape dough into 3 inches balls. Place over a floured tray and cover with a towel until double in size. Set aside. Ingredients…
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Continue ReadingIngredients 4 cups peeled and cubed butternut squash, boiled 3 cups water 1 cube chicken bouillon 1/2 teaspoon curry powder 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, ground 1/3 teaspoon ginger, ground 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 Tablespoon fresh squeeze lemon juice heavy cream drops (to drizzle after) pumpkin seeds (for garnish) Preparation Use a large pot and fill it with 3 cups of water. Add chicken bouillon. When it starts to boil add cubed butternut squash. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until is tender. Place tender cooked butternut squash with their broth water into a blender and pure until smooth.3.…