Cooking Method: Sautéing
Pasta Florentine
Florentine, or the term à la Florentine, refers to a recipe that is prepared in the style of the Italian region of Florence. Over the years it has come to mean cuisine that includes spinach as an ingredient. I love making this for a crowd because it is vegetarian. This is a recipe that I have adapted over the years from a cookbook that my aunt Marjorie gave me from New Orleans called Artist's Palate Cookbook, New Orleans Museum of Art.
By - Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
- Yields: 8 - 10 Servings
Sage Crusted Pork Chops
To Brine or Not to Brine, that is the question
Brining is a process similar to marinating in which meat is soaked in brine before cooking. Brining makes cooked meat moister by hydrating the cells of its muscle tissue before cooking, via the process of osmosis, and by allowing the cells to hold on to the water while they are cooked.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Chicken with Peach & Bourbon BBQ Sauce
If you like tender, falling off the bone chicken, then this is a must try. The recipe is loosely based on the Pioneer Woman's recipe. I changed it to bourbon and added some chipotle powder, which I think helps balance the sweetness.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 1 hrs 45 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Frittata with Italian Sausage, Spaghetti & Tomatoes
I have made many frittatas in my day. It's a great way to use up leftovers. I found a recipe for spaghetti frittata in an elevator in downtown Los Angeles (you will have to click on the link). Anyway, I made this version last night and it was really good and very easy. What I like about frittatas in general, is that they can be eaten hot, warm, room temperature or cold.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Yields: 6 - 8 Servings
Potatoes with Bacon, Apples & Onions
Eric, my husband, was in charge of the side dish to go with the Pork Chops with Figs in Hard Cider. He dug around in the larder and came up with this stellar starchy side!
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Pork Chops with Figs in Hard Cider
Williams Sonoma recently posted a recipe for pork with figs. We have an enormous fig tree in the back yard and I am always trying to figure out ways to use them. The crows, squirrels and parrots get most of them. Anyway, I tried this recipe and used pork chops instead of tenderloin. It was excellent and I got to use up some more figs!
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Balsamic Braised Cabbage
This Balsamic Braised Cabbage is the perfect accompaniment for pork chops. It's fast and easy!
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Classic Baked Macaroni & Cheese
Every Monday, I make Macaroni & Cheese for a school, for 11 years. I can only image how much macaroni I've boiled - 10 lbs per week. I guess you could say that I'm fairly good at it. However, this recipe is NOT the school recipe. That one is done on the stove top and this recipe is baked with breadcrumbs. Let's face it, there is nothing better than mac n' cheese.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: 6 - 8 Servings
Cowboy Casserole
Here is a recipe that we've been testing for our hot lunch program. This is the kids version. I think I would throw in some chopped green chilis!I hope they like it!
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 1 hrs 10 mins
- Yields: 8 Servings
Pasta with Cannellini Beans, Bacon and Kale
Don't you hate those days when you have no idea what to make for dinner? This is one of those meals I created out of what was in the pantry and fridge. You can substitute any number of things - like chickpeas and spinach, for example. I always try to have many kinds of beans on hand.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
