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Paillard "Pizzette with Summer Pesto & Arugula
By ccavaletti
In a food processor, pulse the herbs, Parm, nuts, lemon juice, and garlic into a thick paste
- PESTO
- 1 c (loosely packed) fresh basil leaves
- 1 c (packed) fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 1/2 c (loosely packed) fresh mint leaves
- 1/2 c grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
- 1/4 c shelled pistachios (Rachael likes Sicilian)
- Juice of 1 lemon (1/4 c)
- 2 small cloves garlic, peeled
- About 1/4 c EVOO
- PIZZETTE
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6-8 oz each)
- Salt and pepper
- 4 Tbsp olive oil
- 16 oz fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced
- 1 pt cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 c baby arugula (I had spinach in the house, so that's what we used)
Herb Sliders
By ccavaletti
Preheat the broiler. In a bowl, combine the ground beef, dill, parsley, shallot, salt and pepper; form into 12 patt...
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1 large shallot, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Dijon mustard
- 12 soft dinner rolls, such as potato rolls, split
- 1/2 pound white cheddar cheese, shredded
- 3 plum tomatoes, sliced
Meatball Patty Melts
By ccavaletti
Make the warm ketchup: In a small pot, combine the tomato paste, stock and garlic over low heat; stir to warm and ...
- For the Warm Balsamic Marinara Ketchup:
- 1/4 c tomato paste
- 1/4 c beef stock
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 3 Tbsp aged balsamic vinegar
- 3 Tbsp packed brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
- A few leaves fresh basil, torn
- For the Burgers:
- 2 slices white bread, crusts trimmed and bread crumbled
- Milk, for soaking bread
- 1-1/2 lbs ground beef and pork combined
- Salt and pepper
- 1/4 c flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 3 Tbsp grated onion or 2 tsp granulated onion
- 1/2 c grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
- Olive oil, for drizzling
- 8 slices good-quality Italian American bread with sesame-seed crust, sliced 3/4-inch thick
- Melted garlic butter, for brushing
- 8 slices deli-cut mozzarella
- 8 slices deli-cut provolone
- Garlic Butter:
- Melt 3 Tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat until foaming. Stir in 3 cloves finely chopped garlic for 1 minute.
Italian Sausage Soup
By ccavaletti
In a large Dutch oven, cook sausage, onion, celery and carrots over medium-high heat until sausage is browned and c...
- 16 oz sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 1 c minced celery
- 1 c minced carrot
- 2 (14 oz) cans beef broth (use more next time, the pasta soaked up all of the broth)
- 2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes with basil, oregano, and garlic
- 1 (16 oz) can red kidney beans, drained
- 1 (16 oz) can light red kidney beans, drained
- 1 (15.5 oz) can great Northern beans, drained
- 2 c ditalini pasta
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
Grilled Chicken, Sausage and Vegetable Skewers
By ccavaletti
1. WHISK together marinade ingredients in shallow dish
- MARINADE:
- 8 (12-inch) wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
- 1/2 cup Crisco® Pure Vegetable Oil, or any Crisco oil of your choice
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon each: dried basil, oregano and thyme
- SKEWERS:
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 2-inch cubes
- 1 (12 oz.) package mushrooms
- 2 red bell peppers
- 2 medium onions
- 3 links Italian sausage
- Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
- Orzo or rice
Pull-Apart Pizza Sandwiches
By ccavaletti
Preheat the broiler. Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-heat
- 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 8 oz sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 1 clove garlic, finely grated
- 1/2 tsp dried oragano
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 12-pack pull-apart dinner rolls
- Kosher salt
- 1/2 c sliced pepperoni, chopped (about 2 oz)
- 1/4 c marinara sauce
- 6 oz mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 2 Tbsp shredded parmesan cheese
Fish with Red Wine Sauce & Rosemary Potatoes
By ccavaletti
Place a rack in the center of the oven; preheat to 550º (or as high as your oven will go)
- Potatoes:
- 1-1/2 lb small round white- or yellow-skinned potatoes, halved
- Salt
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 1 large clove garlic, crushed
- Pepper
- 4 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves stripped and finely chopped (about 2 Tbsp)
- Sauce:
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 large shallot, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 1 large fresh bay leaf
- Salt and pepper
- 1-1/2 c Pinot Noir or other light- to medium-bodied red wine
- 1/2 c seafood stock or clam juice
- 2 Tbsp butter
- Fish:
- 4 red snapper or black bass fillets (6 to 8 oz each)
- Salt and pepper
- About 2 Tbsp olive oil
- Finely chopped fresh chives, for garnish
Grandma Cavaletti's BBQ Sauce
By ccavaletti
Combine and simmer 10-15 minutes
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp celery seed
- 1/4 c brown sugar
- 1/4 c vinegar
- 1/4 c Worcestershire sauce
- 1 c ketchup
- 2 c water
- 3-4 drops Tabasco sauce
Burgers au Poivre
By ccavaletti
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees
- 3 potatoes, cut into thin wedges
- 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons grill seasoning
- 10 ounces white mushrooms, sliced
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- Salt and pepper
- 2 pounds ground beef sirloin
- 1 tablespoon coarse black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups dry red wine
- 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 10 ounce bag spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup applesauce
- 3 tablespoons horseradish
- 3 tablespoons bread crumbs
Hungry Man Barbecue Salad
By ccavaletti
On 4 dinner plates, layer lettuce, tomatoes, peppers, carrots, onion, celery, pork, and cheese
- 8 c chopped romaine lettuce
- 8 tomato slices, halved
- 1 c chopped green, yellow and red bell peppers
- 1/2 c chopped carrots
- 1/4 c chopped red onion
- 1/4 c chopped celery
- 1 lb shredded barbecue pork
- 1/2 c shredded Cheddar cheese
- 4 hard boiled eggs, quartered
- Ranch dressing
- Barbecue sauce
- Crostini