Prepare penne according to the instructions on the package. Add the chicken stock and Norcia base in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir frequently until hot, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer to a large mixing bowl. Add reserved pasta water and hot penne pasta and combine thoroughly. Divide among 6-8 serving bowls and finish eachContinue reading “Penne Norcia”
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Pasta Trigiani
In a large skillet over very low heat, warm the oil and garlic being very careful not to burn. Allow the oil and garlic to infuse for 10 minutes. Again, be very careful not to burn or even brown the garlic. Simply remove the skillet from the heat if you feel it is too hotContinue reading “Pasta Trigiani”
Pasta Carbonara
Cook the spaghetti using the instructions on the package. Heat the oil in a small skillet on medium heat. Add pancetta and stir frequently until cooked, about 6-8 minutes. Allow to cool slightly. In a large mixing bowl, combine the eggs, grated cheese, remaining ½ tsp salt, black pepper, and pasta water (if the waterContinue reading “Pasta Carbonara”
Oricchiette Ostuni
Bring the water and ¼ cup salt to a boil in a large stock pot. While you are waiting for the water to boil, prepare a large bowl of ice water. Add the dry pasta to the boiling water and stir frequently until pasta is tender but not mushy. Reserve 2 TB of the pastaContinue reading “Oricchiette Ostuni”
Fettuccine Alfredo
Cook the fettuccini using the directions on the package. Heat Alfredo in a 1 quart sauce pot over medium heat, stirring frequently, about 6-8 minutes. If sauce is too thick, add pasta water in 1 TB increments until desired consistency is reached. If the sauce is too thin, add grated cheese in 1 TB incrementsContinue reading “Fettuccine Alfredo”
Eggplant and Roasted Garlic Dip
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Peel Eggplant. Take one and a half of the eggplants and cut into a large dice. Toss with half of the olive oil and place eggplant on a baking sheet. Roast 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and tender. While the eggplant is roasting, take the remaining eggplantContinue reading “Eggplant and Roasted Garlic Dip”
Cilantro Spiked Corn, Crab, and Avocado Dip
Combine tequila, lime juice, olive oil, salt, hot sauce and cayenne pepper in a mixing bowl. Peel and small dice the avocado, quickly placing the avocado in the lime juice mixture and tossing well so avocado is well coated. Fold in remaining ingredients.
Supper Bread
Melt butter in a small sauté pan over low heat. Cook onions and garlic five minutes. Do not brown. Remove from the heat and stir in the mustards, Creole seasoning and black pepper. Set aside. In a large mixing bowl, combine cheeses, bacon and parsley. Cut bread into1-inch thick slices on a diagonal. Do notContinue reading “Supper Bread”
Shrimp Empanadas
Toss the shrimp in the blackening seasoning, Old Bay and 1/2 tsp salt. In a medium sized sauté pan, heat olive oil over high heat and sauté seasoned shrimp until pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp from the pan and cool completely. Finely chop the chilled shrimp and place in a mixing bowl. In aContinue reading “Shrimp Empanadas”