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White Wine Marinade
By LoriCaputo
Combine all the ingredients and let stand at room temperature for 1 hour
- 1/4 ¼ cup white wine
- 1/4 ¼ cup oil
- 1/4 ¼ cup minced onion
- 3/4 ¾ tsp. minced fresh thyme or ¼ tsp. dried
- White pepper and salt
St. Joseph's Day Cream Puffs
By LoriCaputo
Bring the water, butter, sugar, and salt to a boil
- 1 cup hot water
- ½ cup butter
- 1 tbs. sugar
- ½ tsp. salt
- 1 cup sifted flour
- 4 eggs
- 1 tsp. grated orange peel
- 1 tsp. grated lemon peel
Double Chocolate Brownies
By LoriCaputo
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- 5 oz. bittersweet chocolate
- ½ cup butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- ½ cup flour
- ½ tsp. baking powder
- Pinch salt
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- ½ cup chopped toasted pecans
- 4 oz. semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- ¼ cup whipped cream
Tiered Eggplant Cake
By LoriCaputo
Heat oil over medium heat, add eggplants, onions, garlic, and cook about 10 minutes; stirring often
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 medium sized eggplants, about 500 grams each, peeled and diced
- 2 medium sized onions, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 eggs lightly beaten
- ¼ cup chopped freshly
- Salt and pepper
- 4 cups tomato sauce
- 10 -12 Crepes
Sweet Pastry
By LoriCaputo
Cream together the sugar and butter until mixture is fluffy
- 300 grams sugar
- 500 grams butter, at room temperature
- Salt and lemon to taste
- 100 grams eggs
- 120 ml. milk
- 870 grams pastry flour
- Pinch of baking powder
Spicy Chicken with Peppers and Basil
By LoriCaputo
Cut chicken on an angle into thin strips (about bite sized)
- Serve chicken and peppers with prepared rice.
Russian Tea Cakes
By LoriCaputo
Heat oven to 400 degrees. Mix butter, 1/2 cup icing sugar and the vanilla in a large bowl
- 1 cup butter or margarine
- 1/2 cup icing sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 2 1/4 cups flour
- 3/4 cup finely chopped nuts
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- Icing Sugar
Bolognese Sauce
By LoriCaputo
Melt the butter, sauté the bacon, onion, carrot, and celery; cook stirring 10 minutes; set aside
- 3 tbs. butter
- 4 sliced chopped bacon
- 1 chopped onion
- 1 medium carrot, finely chopped
- 1 stalk finely chopped celery
- 2 tbs. oil
- 2/3 lb. ground meat
- 1/2 ½ cup white wine
- 2 cups beef stock
- 3 tbs. tomato paste
- 1 tsp. oregano
- nutmeg, salt, and pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
Lemon Poppy Seed Cupcakes
By LoriCaputo
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 2 tbs. poppy seeds
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 stic butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tbs. grated lemon peel
Sour Cream Marble Pound Cake
By LoriCaputo
Combine flour, baking soda, and salt
- 3 cups flour
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- ½ tsp. salt
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups sugar
- ½ tsp. almond extract
- 6 eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 sq. unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled