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The Bananas Foster. If you ever have the opportunity to enjoy this dessert in New Orleans it most likely will be served flambéed at your table. SERVING: Serves 4 INGREDIENTS: 1 packed cup (3 oz) dark brow sugar…
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The spicy shrimp New Orleans style. A little heat, a little sweet and a whole lot of flavor! INGREDIENTS: ¼ cup fresh parsley leaves ½ cup olive oil ½ cup mustard 2 green onions – finely chopped 1…
The Orecchiette with sausage and rapini. Rapini or what is sometimes known as broccoli rabe closely resembles broccoli but is not a broccoli derivative at all but is actually, closely related to the turnip family. It is a little bitter…
FIG TREES, THE E. 48TH STREET MARKET AND THE USO! Or one little twig and how it grew! The story of a hobby about propagating Fig trees resulted in raising funds to assist our military personnel through the services…
The Corn Chowder. Delicious to make when fresh corn is in season. SERVING: Serves 6 INGREDIENTS: 2 tb. butter 1 lb. red or small potatoes – cubed 3 cups chicken broth 2 green onions – thinly sliced Freshly…
The roasted vegetables ricotta panino. A tasty bite for a picnic or “al fresco” lunch. INGREDIENTS: 4 cups mixed vegetables* – cut into not too thin slices 1 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tbs honey – or to taste…
The frozen Napoleon. Served on a warm evening nothing could be finer or more pleasing. INGREDIENTS: 2 cups and 2 tbs. heavy cream – divided 8 oz whipped topping 6 tbs. Cocoa powder 3 tbs. butter – softened,…
The Fish Grilled in foil. Easy, delicious and quick clean-up! SERVING: Serves 4 INGREDIENTS: 4 sheets heavy aluminum foil 2-3 tb butter – plus extra for spreading 1 tb fresh basil – minced 1 onion – thinly sliced…
The Lemon crumb pie or Crostata al Limone. This is a delicious summer dessert and so perfect in the hot weather because you never have to turn on your oven and the dessert is light and refreshing. INGREDIENTS:…
The Sausage Paella or Paella di Salsiccia Although we think of paella as traditionally being a Spanish dish, we know through history that as one culture conquered or traded with another, these culinary lines were crossed. Rice became popular…