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Tuna Mousse
By zboni
Combine the soy sauce, vinegar, & lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp. Soy Sauce
- 1 Tbsp. Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. Fresh Lemon juice
- 10 oz. (about 2 cups) drained Italian, Spanish, or Portugese tuna packed in oil
- 5 Tbsp. unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 2 Tbsp. heavy cream
Peas and Ricotta Spread
By zboni
chop the onion to about size of the peas boil peas and onions together in salted water, then drain and allow to co...
- 1 lb frozen peas, regular size is better than petite peas for this recipe
- small onion, red onion or sweet
- 8 oz ricotta
- fresh basil, can also use mint leaves
- red pepper flakes
Asparagus With Nutmeg Butter
By zboni
In a skillet, bring enough water to cover asparagus to a boil over medium high heat
- 16 asparagus spears, trimmed
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
Avocado soup w/cilantro sauce
By zboni
To make soup: Put avocados, broth, milk, shallots, cherries and Tabasco in food processor or blender & process unt...
- Avocado Soup:
- 4 Avocados, peeled, pitted & diced
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2/3 cup milk
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
- 6 fresh red cherries, pitted & chopped
- 1/2 tsp Tabasco sauce
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- Cilantro Sauce:
- 1/4 cup sour cream, plus more for garnish
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeno chile, seeded & finely chopped
- 2 cups cilantro leaves
- Salt & pepper to taste
Penne w/Spinach, Cherry Tomatoes & Pecorino Cheese
By zboni
Cook Pasta In a medium skillet, sauté garlic in 2 Tbsp
- 1 Box Penne
- 4 Tbsp. EVOO
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 4 cups cherry tomatoes, 1/2
- 1 bag (6 0z.) baby spinach
- 1 cup Pecorino cheese or parmesan
Arancine con Ragu (Rice Balls w/Sauce)
By zboni
Melt butter in a large deep skillet, add 1 chopped onion and saute until softened
- 2 Tbsp. unsalted Butter
- 1-1/2 cups Aborio Rice
- Pinch of Saffron
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- 3 cups hot chicken broth, for rice
- Salt & Pepper
- 1 cup grated Parmesan
- 5 large eggs, 2 for rice, 3 beaten to dip rice balls in
- 2 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 small onions, diced and separated
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1/2 lb. ground lean beef
- 1/2 lb. ground pork
- 5 large fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 Tbsp. tomato paste
- 4 oz. tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup frozen baby peas
- 2 cups seasoned bread crumbs
- Vegetable oil for frying
Baked Beans
By zboni
Chop 1 lb. bacon into small pieces and render in frying pan
- 1 lb. chopped bacon
- 1 chopped oonion
- 1 jar baked beans
- Dark Brown Sugar to taste
Au Pair Martini
By zboni
Pear/Gorgonzola Martini
- Absolut Pear Vodka
- Pear Puree
- Cabrala - Spanish Blue Cheese, melted
- Prosecco
- Sugar
Ruby Red Slipper
By zboni
Red Grapefruit Martini
- Ruby Red Absolut
- Pink or Red Grapefruit juice
- slice grapefruit
- Sprite
Baked Brie Parcels
By zboni
Heat oven to 4oo. Place 1 sheet of phyllo on a clean work surface; brush with butter
- 1 pkg. (16 oz.lfrozen phyllo pastry, thawed
- 2/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 lb. Brie cheese
- l/2 cups whole cranberry sauce