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Rigatoni by Norma
By LisaMK
This recipe was taken from Wine Spectator and was served tapas' style at a wine tasting
- 5 tbs evoo
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 5 c cherry tomatoes, roughly 1 3/4 lbs, quartered
- 1 fresh bunch basil, leaves torn and destemmed
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 4 japanese eggplants, roughly 3/4 lb
- canola oil
- 3 tsp thyme, chopped
- 1 lb rigatoni
- 3 tbs grated parmesan cheese (more for topping)
- 2 tbs fresh mozzarella
- salt and pepper
- fresh basil leaves for garnish
Dark Chocolate Bark with Almonds, Pumpkin, Sunflower Seeds
By LisaMK
This recipe is from Food & Wine, March 2011 by chocolatier Jacques Torres in NYC
- 1 lb dark chocolate (60 to 70 percent cacao)
- 1 1/4 c roasted whole almonds
- 3/4 c salted roasted pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds
Pork Stew
By LisaMK
This is a recipe that appeared in the virginia-pilot newspaper 2013
- 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 chopped apples (pink lady works well)
- 1 chopped vidalia onion
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- pinch of salt and pepper
- 1 lb pork (boneless pork shoulder) cubed 1 inch
- 3 cups of natural apple cider
- 2 tbs cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
Roasted Cauliflower w/ Golden Raisins
By LisaMK
from Food and Wine, Feb 2011
- 1 head of cauliflower, cut into small florets
- 2 1/2 tbs evoo
- 1 tbs white balsamic vinegar
- salt and pepper
- 2 tbs golden raisins
- 1/4 c pecorino romano cheese
- 1 tbs chopped parsley
Baked Feta & Peach Phyllo Cup
By LisaMK
This is a healthy appetizer that is sweet and salty
- 1 package phyllo cups
- 1 package feta, cubed
- 1 container peach jam
- mint leaves for garnish
Macaroons
By LisaMK
Recipe is from the newspaper submitted by Kaye Miller of Norfolk
- 1 can almond paste
- 1 1/4 c sugar
- 2 egg whites
Fruitcake from La Dolce Vita Bakery
By LisaMK
This recipe is from coastal Virginia magazine
- Glaze:
- 10 oz unsalted butter
- 10 oz dark brown sugar, moist
- 1 tbs molasses
- 5 large eggs, plus more 1 or 2 more if needed, room temp
- 12 oz flour
- 8 oz currants
- 8 oz coconut, shredded
- 8 oz dried pineapple, shredded
- 4 oz golden raisins
- 4 oz mixed red or green glazed cherries, quartered
- 4 oz ground almonds
- 3 oz chopped candied orange and lemon peel mixed
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp allspice
- 1 tbs vanilla extract
- 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 2 c light brown sugar
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 orange, juiced
- 1/4 c bourbon
Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
By LisaMK
The recipe was published in Food and Wine, from Krisin Ferguson, Pastry Consultant in Pasadena, CA
- 3/4 cup plus 2 tbs light brown sugar
- 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 1 vanilla bean, split, seeds scraped
- 1/2 large pineapple sliced and quartered
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Turkey Sloppy Joe
By LisaMK
Ground turkey with nice smoky spices that can be served in hamburger buns or sliders
- 1 tbs EVOO
- 1/4 Cup Diced bacon
- 1 vidalia onion, chopped, medium
- 1 red bell pepper. chopped
- 1 poblano, blistered and chopped
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tbs chili pepper
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- 3 tbs tomato paste
- 2 lbs ground turkey
- 1 -14.5 oz diced tomatoes
Baked Bacon Strip Appetizers
By LisaMK
The original recipe was in Food and Wind magazine
- 1/2 c packed light brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp chile powder
- 1 1/2 tsp Aleppo flakes
- 1 package of your favorite bacon (smoke applewood bacon is great!)