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Spaghetti with Buttery Tomato Sauce & Farm Spinach
By Tufgrlz
Bring a largo pot of water to a boil, salt it, add the pasta and cook until just shy of al dente
- Salt and pepper
- 1 pound farro spaghetti or whole wheat spaghetti
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 2 - 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1/4 cup dry sherry
- 1 can (28 to 32 oz.) san marzano tomatoes
- 1 bunch farm-fresh spinach, coarsely chopped (about 4 cups)
- A few grates nutmeg
- Freshly grated pecorino-romano, for topping
Italian Hero Dip
By Tufgrlz
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
- 1 large loaf ciabatta (about 3 by 6 by 14 inches; 1 lb.)
- 1 16 ounce jar giardiniera (Italian pickled vegetables), drained and chopped
- 3/4 cup finely diced salami
- 4 slices prosciutto, torn
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 cup half-and-half, plus more for thinning sauce
- 10 ounces shredded provolone
- 1 tomato, chopped
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced iceberg lettuce, for garnish
Choco-Toffee Berries
By Tufgrlz
In bowl, microwave chocolate on high in 15-second increments, stirring in between, until melted and smooth
- 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 24 strawberries
- 1/2 cup toffee bits
Turkey Jerky
By Tufgrlz
Every pet is different, so please check with your vet to see if this recipe is suitable for your dog
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/2 cup grated carrot
- 2 tablespoons whole-berry cranberry sauce
- 1 tablespoon EVOO
Fleas-Be-Gone Biscuits
By Tufgrlz
Fido got fleas? These tasty dog treats will surely satisfy your pooches itch but please make sure you check with yo...
- 2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 cup chicken broth or water
- 1/2 cup brewer's yeast
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
Banana-Blueberry Muffins
By Tufgrlz
Toss blueberries with 2 Tbsp
- 1 cup frozen blueberries
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mashed ripe banana
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Beef Bourguignon
By Tufgrlz
Dredge beef in flour. Brown well in butter and oil, set aside
- 3 lbs. beef chuck, cut into cubes
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1/4 cup butter or margarine
- 1/4 cup oil
- 3 slices of bacon, cut up
- 8 carrots
- 1 large onion
- 2 leeks chopped (optional)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 1/4 cup red Burgundy wine
- 1 cub beef broth
- 1/2 lb. mushrooms
- 1 Tbs. butter
Shroom & Snap Pea Saute
By Tufgrlz
Melt 1 tbsp. butter in large skillet over medium-high heat
- 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
- 8 ounces shiitake mushroom caps, sliced 1/2 inch thick
- 1 clove garlic, smashed
- 8 ounces sugar snap peas, trimmed
Tortellini Caprese Bites
By Tufgrlz
1. Prepare tortellini according to package directions
- 1 (9-oz.) package refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini
- 3 cups halved grape tomatoes
- 3 (8-oz.) containers fresh small mozzarella cheese balls
- 60 (6-inch) wooden skewers
- Basil Vinaigrette
Puff Pastry - Cheese Straws
By Tufgrlz
Roll puff pastry sheets to 12" x 15" rectangles
- 2 sheets puff pastry
- 1 lg. egg
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 4 oz. grated Asiago-Parmesan cheeses