Meatballs

Ingredients: Ground pork/veal/beef (1/2 lb of each) 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper  1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp sage 1 tsp basil 1 tsp thyme 1 tsp oregano 1 tbsp parsley 1/2 cup chopped stale bread 1/2 cup parmesan Directions: Heat oven to 350 degrees Mix ingredients in bowl Form golf ball sized meatballs…

Sauteed Calamari

Ingredients: 2 cloves crushed garlic Olive oil Salt and pepper to taste 1/8 tsp red pepper 1/2 lb calamari 1/4 cup white wine 2 tbs. butter 1 tbsp. lemon juice 2 tbsp. parsley Directions: On medium heat, add olive oil to skillet Add garlic and red pepper to skillet and cook until tender Add calamari…

Butternut Squash Risotto

Ingredients 1 pound butternut squash, peels and seeds removed, roughly chunked 1/4 cup olive oil 1 pound mixed wild mushrooms, especially oyster, shiitake, and chanterelles 1 pinch salt and pepper, plus more to taste 2 shallots 2 cloves garlic 4 tablespoons unsalted butter Teaspoon dried thyme, plus more for garnish Teaspoon rosemary plus sprig to garnish 2 cups arborio rice 1/2 cup white wine 6 to 8 cups chicken stock, heated 2 tbsp…

Lobster Risotto

INGREDIENTS BUTTER POACHED LOBSTER 2 1-1.5 lb lobsters 4 tbsp of unsalted butter 2 cloves garlic 1 tbsp of thyme BROWN BUTTER 2 – 3 tbsp unsalted butter 2 – 3 tbsp lobster poached butter LOBSTER RISOTTO 6 cups lobster stock 1 tsp paprika 2 cloves of garlic 2 – 3 tbsp lobster poached butter or regular unsalted butter or olive oil (this is to saute onions) 2 shallots diced finely 1 cup arborio rice ½ cup white wine 1/2 cup freshly grated…

Garden Veggie Pizza

Ingredients: 1 ball pizza dough (store bough or homemade) FOR THE SAUCE: 2 tbsp. butter 2 cloves minced garlic 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour 1/2 c. whole milk 1 tsp. Italian seasoning 1/8 tsp. kosher sea salt 1/8 tsp. ground black pepper 1/3 c. parmesan cheese FOR THE TOPPINGS: 1/2 lb shredded mozzarella cheese 3/4 cup mushrooms 3/4 cup broccoli…

Pan Seared Veal Chop

Ingredients: 2 veal chops (approx. 1 pound each) 3 tbsp butter 1 tbsp flour 1/3 pound fresh mozzarella or fontina cheese 4 slices prosciutto 1/2 cup mushrooms 1 cup red wine (I prefer cabernet or marsala) 1 cup beef stock 1/2 tsp rosemary 1/2 tsp sage 1/2 tsp basil 1/4 tsp thyme 1 chopped shallot…

Red Sauce

1) 28 oz can of crushed tomatoes2) 2 chopped vine tomatoes3) 2 TBS red wine vinegar4) 1/2 tsp sugar5) Fresh basil6) 2 cloves garlic7) Oregano8) Salt and red pepper flakes to taste9) 2 tsp olive oil Mix ingredients and let simmer (about an hour or so)