Hearty Flavory Pasta with Veggies

ingredients
1 package of any pasta of your choice
1 bunch of fresh baby spinach (about 1 lb)
1 bunch of kale, roughly chopped
4 cloves of garlic, crushed and chopped
1 lb red and yellow cherry tomatoes
8 oz block of feta cheese, crumbled
2 tbsp butter
juice and zest of one lemon

directions

• cook pasta according to package instructions and set aside.


• in a big skillet, cook garlic with butter over medium high heat. keep an eye on the garlic so as not to burn...


• add kale and spinach until wilted. add tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes.


• turn the heat off and immediately add the zest and lemon juice.


• toss pasta and sprinkle with feta cheese.


• serve immediately.
  

The Best Steak (Pinoy Bistek)

ingredients
1 pc of angus round steak (about 1 1/2 lb), sliced thin
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp lemon juice (or kalamansi)
2 large white onions cut into rings-
2 tbsp olive oil

directions

• marinade beef with soy sauce, lemon juice, and onions. about 30 minutes or overnight in the fridge.


• in a large skillet heat oil on medium high and saute beef until golden brown, about 10 minutes.


• spoon out the beef from the skillet and set aside.


• on the same skillet add more oil if needed and saute onions, not more than 10 minutes.


• add beef and sauce. simmer for few minutes until thick.


• serve with white rice.

Great Tasting Sauteed Cabbage with Shrimp

ingredients

1 small head of white cabbage, including outer green (2 1/2 lbs)

1 tbsp olive oil

1 lb medium sized shrimp, peeled and deveined

1/4 c thinly sliced carrots (like matchstick)

1/4 c chopped celery

1 onion thinly sliced

1/4 c chicken broth or shrimp paste (see note)

directions

• cut the cabbage in half. slice it thinly around the core. discard the core.
• in a heavy bottomed pot, saute onion with olive oil over medium high heat. add celery and cook for 5 minutes. stir in the shrimp. cook shrimp until dark pink.
• add cabbage, carrots and the broth or shrimp paste
• bring to a boil and simmer 5 minutes
• remove from the pot and serve hot.

NOTE:

it may appear yucky...but you can buy the shrimps with heads. put shrimps heads in a mortal and pestle. pound heads until very smooth. add a tbsp of water and squeeze to get the juice. use the juice as seasoning.

Rock-A-Bye-Baby-Rack-A-Sweet-Lamb

ingredients

2 racks of lamb, scrape most of the fats but leave an inch on the meat

2 tbsp rosemary, minced

salt and pepper

1 tbsp paprika

5 garlic cloves, minced

1 tbsp white vinegar

a bunch of asparagus, grilled

5 pcs of carrots, grilled

2 pcs red skinned tomatoes, quartered and roasted

directions

• pre heat oven to 450 degrees
• in a food processor mince garlic, rosemary and vinegar
• coat the lamb with vinegar mixture and drizzle with paprika
• roast lamb for 20 minutes for rare and 25 minutes for medium rare
• rest for 15 minutes before cutting into individual ribs and serve.
• garnish with grilled asparagus, carrots and red skinned potatoes

The Finest Baked Ham with Pineapple and Cherries

ingredients

1 fully cooked smoked ham (14-16 lbs)

6 garlic, peeled

1 c light brown sugar

zest of one lemon

1/2 c pineapple juice

1 c pineapple chunks

1 small can of cherries drained

directions

• pre heat oven to 350 degrees
• in a food processor mince the garlic. add sugar, zest and pineapple juice. process until smooth.
• pour the glaze over the ham and bake for one hour or until the glaze is well browned
• garnish with pineapple chunks and cherries.

Delectable Noodle Kugel

ingredients

1 lb any curly egg noodles

6 large eggs

4 c half and half

1/4 c brown sugar

2 tsp vanilla essence

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp nutmeg

1 c ricotta cheese

1 c golden raisins

1 c regular raisins

1 c crushed pineapple, drained

salt and pepper

directions

• cook noodle according to package direction. drain and set aside
• pre heat oven to 350 degrees
• in a large bowl whisk eggs, half and half, sugar, vanilla, salt and pepper, cinnamon and nutmeg.
• stir in ricotta, raisins and pineapple. add the noodles and gently blend all ingredients
• pour the noodle mixture into baking dish. place the baking dish into a larger pan with hot water to come halfway up the sides.
• cover with foil. bake for 45 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for another 45 minutes.
• serve warm.

Teeny Weeny Spaghetti With Clams

ingredients

1 pack spaghetti, cook according to package direction

2 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp butter

2 shallots finely chopped

4 garlic cloves crushed

2 1/2 lbs clams, scrubbed clean

1/2 c chicken broth

1/2 c fresh parsley

salt and pepper

grated zest of one lemon

directions

• in a large pot, saute garlic with oil and butter.
• cook until garlic is golden brown. keep an eye so not to burn.
• add shallots and cook until transluscent.
• pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil
• immediately add the clams and cover. cook for 6 minutes or until all clams are opened.
• add the cooked spaghetti. mix well with clams.
• remove from heat.
• sprinkle with parsley and lemon zest.

The Best in the West Roasted Potatoes

ingredients

3 lbs red or white skinned potatoes or a mixture

1/4 c olive oil

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp pepper

10 cloves garlic, minced

2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

directions

• preheat oven to 450 degrees
• cut the potatoes in quarters
• in a large bowl, combine oil, salt and pepper and garlic
• toss the potatoes until well-coated
• arrange potatoes in a baking sheet and roast in the oven for one hour or until golden brown and crisp
• remove the potatoes from the oven and sprinkle with parsley.

The Fabolous Sauteed Asparagus

ingredients

2 lbs asparagus, trimmed and slice into 2 inch piece

2 tbsp melted butter

1/2 tsp olive oil

1/2 c parmesan cheese

15 pcs cherry tomatoes, halved

1 large yellow onion, slice thinly

salt and pepper

1.2 tsp red pepper flakes

directions

in a large saute pan, heat butter and olive oil

add onions and saute until soft. add asparagus, and tomatoes and cook for about 5 minutes.

add salt, pepper, pepper flakes of desired taste.

if very dry, add 2 tbsp water or chicken broth

sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

serve hot.

The Outrageous Turkey Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

ingredients

1/4 c seasoned bread crumbs

2 large eggs lightly beaten

2 tbsp whole milk or half and half

3/4 c grated parmesan or romano cheese

salt and pepper

1 lb ground turkey dark meat

2 c marinara sauce

directions

• pre-heat oven to 400 degress
• combine together in a bowl, bread crumbs, eggs, milk and cheese
• season turkey with salt and pepper. go slow on salt
• gently add the turkey to the egg mixture
• shape the meat mixture into bite sized balls
• if it is too dry add more milk
• arrange meat balls in a baking dish and bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown
• meanwhile, heat the marinara sauce in a pot. add the baked meatballs and simmer until the flavor blend about 10 minutes
• can be served with your favorite pasta or can be served as appetizer.

Hasta La Vista, Pasta Primavera Y Primera Clase

ingredients

1 lb pasta (penne, bow-tie or vegetable pasta)

2/3 c of the following vegetables, thinly cut into 2 inch long strip:

-carrots, zucchini, and yellow summer squash

1 yellow onion thinly sliced

1/4 c olive oil

1 tbsp dried italian herbs

salt and pepper

15 cherry tomatoes, halved

3/4 c parmesan cheese

1/4 c white vinegar

directions

• cook pasta according to package direction.
• in a food processor, blend vinegar, oil, dried italian herbs, salt and pepper.
• pulse until well-mixed
• meanwhile, in a large salad bowl, combine all vegetables, tomatoes and pasta.
• pour and blend well the vinegar mixture
• you can add more vinegar depending on your taste
• sprinkle with parmesan cheese and serve.

Really Good Crustless Quiche (Courtesy of Stephanie Rejtig)

ingredients

1 1/2 lb fresh spinach

1 1/2 lb cheddar cheese shredded
take 1/2 for the toppings

1 c parmesan cheese shredded

6 eggs

3/4 c heavy cream

salt and pepper

directions

• boil spinach until wilted. drain.
• add other ingredients
• pour into greased pan
• bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees
• take out and add cheese on top
• bake again until cheese melts.

The Toasty Fried Calamari

ingredients

3 c vegetable oil

2 c panko bread crumbs

2 tbsp dried parsley

1 lb clean squid, cut into rings

1 tsp hot chili sauce

2 eggs slightly beaten

2 lemons, cut into wedges

salt and pepper

1 c ketsup or marinara sauce

directions

• in a large heavy frying pan, pour vegetable oil and heat over medium high
• meanwhile, mix together in a bowl, eggs and hot chili sauce
• in a separate bowl, mix panko bread crumbs and parsley.
• season squid with salt and pepper
• working in batches, toss the squid into egg mixture and then into the flour mixture
• to coat generously
• slowly add the squid to the oil and fry until crisp.
• transfer the fried squid to a paper towel lined plate to drain
• serve with ketsup or marinara sauce.

Edith's Dynamite Egg Salad

ingredients

1 doz organic cage free large sized eggs

2 tbsp regular mayonnaise

1 tbsp chopped dill

1 tbsp chopped scallion

directions

• in a large boiling pot, with a tight fitting lid, place eggs and cover eggs with water by 1 inch
• bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes. no more no less.
• cool the eggs under cold running water
• peel the eggs and use cheese grater to mash the eggs
• in a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, dill and scallion. add eggs to mayonnaise mixture and gently mix them together.
• season with salt and pepper
• use in sandwiches and salad, or just eat it plain.

The Fantastic Sweet Potato Chips

ingredients

2 large sweet potatoes

1/2 c olive oil, divided

1 tsp light brown sugar

1 tbsp minced garlic

salt and pepper to taste

directions

• clean potatoes and cut into rings
• in a small bowl pour in 1/4 c oil and garlic,
• put in potatoes and coat.
• add salt and pepper
• set aside and let it rest for 15 minutes
• meanwhile, in a medium frying pan, pour on the remaining olive oil
• scoop out potatoes from the bowl and sprinkle sugar
• fry potatoes in batches until golden brown.yum-o