Risotto al Limone     I adapted this recipe from Da Filippo Restaurant in Sorrento, Italy. Leftover risotto is excellent for making Arancini {Rice Balls{. Lemon Risotto Serves 4 Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter, divided 1 onion, finely chopped 1 3/4 cups arborio rice 3 ½ cups water 1/2 cup lemon juice ⅓ cup heavy cream 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest plus additional for garnish 1/2 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese Garlic shrimp, recipe below Salt to taste Directions Bring the water to a boil over high heat on a back burner. Remove the pot from the heat and add the lemon ju ..read more

America is a melting pot that was formed by the hard-working people who migrated here from lands as far east as China and Japan, as far north as Russia and Europe. They utilized American supplies and prepared them in ways that they had prepared them in their homeland. True American food is a collection of these culinary traditions passed down from generation to generation”.Each culture brought its cooking methods, food, and spices to America. They farmed the soil, hunted game, and incorporated their ways into the food of America. The earliest known reference to French toast is found in the Ap ..read more

  Roasting a whole chicken is easy and pays off economically. Not only do you get a great dinner but the leftovers are so good. I usually make a pot pie and chicken salad from the leftovers. This recipe I adapted from the Big Sky chef on the Magnolis Network is the best roast chicken I have ever made. Ingredients For the chicken 4 lb whole chicken 2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 tablespoon salt Mix and rub the outside and inside of the chicken Refrigerator overnight uncovered When ready to cook:   Quarter 1 1/2-2 lbs Yukon Gold medium potatoes 3 large carrots, cut into one piece Place ..read more

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups (180 g) all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 tsp sea salt 2 large eggs 2 medium-sized ripe bananas (1 cup mashed) 1/2 cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt 1/4 cup pure maple syrup 1/4 cup brown sugar ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans Directions Preheat your oven to 350ºF (176ºC), and lightly grease a 9 x 5 loaf pan. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. In a smaller mixing bowl, lightly beat the eggs until the yolks break apart. Whisk in the mashed bananas, yogurt, maple syrup, and sugar, mixing until smooth. Add the wet ingre ..read more

Ingredients 8 oz penne pasta 2 tablespoons butter 1 garlic clove, minced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives 1 ½ cups shredded cooked chicken 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/2 cup shredded parmesan Directions Cook the penne according to the directions on the package. Drain and set aside. In the empty pasta pot add the butter and heat over medium-high heat. Once the butter is melted add the garlic to the skillet. Stir well and cook the garlic for a couple of minutes. Add the shredded chicken and stir until all of the chicken is well coated. Add the heavy cream, sa ..read more

  Escarole, Bean, and Sausage Soup with Parmesan Cheese This is a classic Italian soup. Feel free to substitute the escarole with other greens when escarole is not available in your market. This time I substituted the escarole with one bunch of broccoli rabe. Yield: 4-6 servings Ingredients ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 small onion, sliced 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 links of Italian sausage, any kind of meat, cut into thin slices 6 cups chicken broth 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans or other white beans, undrained 4 cups chopped escarole or any type of greens 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ..read more

4 servings Serve the burgers with oven-baked fries and a tomato salad. Ingredients 1 pound 93% lean ground turkey ½ cup finely chopped onion 1 tablespoon mayonnaise 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 3 garlic cloves minced 1 teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Optional items for serving: cheese slices sliced tomato sliced onion pickles lettuce ketchup, mustard, or spicy mayonnaise sauce {see below} Directions Make the patties. In a medium bowl, combine the turkey, onion, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestersh ..read more

  If you would like a heartier meal, add rice Grilled Asian Tuna Steaks Seasoning 1 teaspoon dry mustard ½ teaspoon ground black pepper ¼ teaspoon smoked hot paprika ¼ teaspoon dried thyme ⅛ teaspoon dried rosemary ¼ teaspoon onion powder ¼ teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon salt Grilled Tuna 2 Tuna Loin Steaks, 1 inch thick Rub Seasoning 4 teaspoons sesame Oil   Directions Mix Asian rub and ginger. Brush the tuna with the same oil and rub on the seasoning sides. Let marinate for 30 minutes. Heat an indoor grill to medium-high or use the air fryer. Place marinated tuna steaks on the ..read more

  Fish Fillets Baked with Seafood Stuffing Ingredients Seafood Stuffing 6 oz fully cooked shrimp, peeled, deveined & chopped 6 oz crabmeat, fresh or imitation, chopped 4 oz cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded 1 t garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning juice of 1/2 a lemon Fish 1 lb thin white fish fillets Salt 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs 4 T butter Directions Combine the ingredients for the stuffing. Since I am only making 2 servings, I save the extra stuffing in the freezer for another meal. Preheat the oven to 4 ..read more

Shrimp Cocktail 2 servings Ingredients 1/2 teaspoon salt 10 medium shrimp shelled and deveined ¼ cup chili sauce ¼ cup ketchup 2 tablespoon horseradish 2 tablespoons lemon juice Directions In a medium saucepan bring water to cover the shrimp and salt to a boil. Reduce heat to low and immediately add shrimp. Cook until the shrimp curl and turn pink, about 3 minutes. Drain, pat dry with paper towels, cover, and refrigerate. In a medium bowl, combine the chili sauce, ketchup, horseradish, and lemon juice. Cover and refrigerate for one hour to let the flavors meld. To serve, put 4 tablespoons of ..read more