Category Archives: Lunch

Sandwiches, and other lunch items

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Mac ‘N Cheese with Bacon

  6 to 8 servings Ingredients Kosher salt 1 pound elbow macaroni 3cups milk 1 cup heavy cream 2 teaspoons crushed thyme 2 cloves garlic, smashed and divided 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3 1/2 cups shredded  Cheddar cheese 2 cups shredded … Read More

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Spinach and Tortellini Soup

INGREDIENTS •  1 pound of fresh baby spinach •  1 medium yellow onion, chopped •  2 cloves of garlic, chopped •  3 Tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil •  1 Tablespoons of butter •  1 quart of chicken broth or stock •  1/2 teaspoons of … Read More

Spanakopita Miniature Muffin Bites

Spanakopita Miniature Bites

Makes 24 Ingredients: 2 tsp. canola oil 1 small yellow onion, peeled & chopped 3 green onions/scallions, chopped 1 large egg 1 c. cottage cheese 5 oz. feta cheese, crumbled 10 oz. pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry Freshly ground black pepper to … Read More

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Pasta e Fagioli

INGREDIENTS 6 cups of chicken broth or vegetable broth 4 clove of crushed garlic 1 onion chopped 2 15oz cans of cannellini beans 2 150z cans of crushed tomatoes 1 teaspoons dried oregano 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup of red wine 1 … Read More

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Grilled Sliders

Of course, the fun thing about mini burgers is that if you eat three of them, which is about equivalent to one regular burger, you can have three different toppings, three different cheeses, three different anythings.   Serves 4 main courses 12 appetizers Ingredients 2 lb. … Read More

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Spinach and Tortellini Soup

  INGREDIENTS •  1 pound of fresh baby spinach •  1 medium yellow onion, chopped •  2 cloves of garlic, chopped •  2 Tbls of extra virgin olive oil •  1 Tbls of butter •  1 quart of chicken broth or stock •  1/2 tsp … Read More

fruit-salad

Fresh Fruit Salad with Honey Melon Liquor Dressing

Cut or section the following fruit and toss in decorative bowl. Pineapple Mandarins or Clementines Grapes Cantaloupe Kiwi fruit Strawberry   Dressing: 3 tablespoons honey 1/4 cup Melon Liquor Mix the honey and Melon Liquor together until honey dissolves.  Pour over fresh fruit toss and … Read More

Asian crispy turkey salad

Asian Inspired Turkey Salad

This stunning little salad is an incredible way to use leftover turkey dark meat. It is inspired by crispy duck and a favorite at dinner parties. The dressing will make quite a lot, but will keep for a few days. It is gorgeous over fish … Read More

stuffed trout

Baked Trout with Fennel-Walnut Stuffing

Serves 6 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for brushing 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1medium fennel bulb, trimmed and finely chopped 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley kosher salt freshly ground black pepper 1 medium lemon, … Read More

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Salad With The Works

Ingredients: 1 1⁄2 cup sliced Romaine 1⁄2 cup baby arugula 2 oz. smoked mozzarella, julienned 2 pieces of a quartered marinated artichoke Marinated mushrooms (see below) 7 pieces of rock shrimp chilled, sauteed with garlic and herbs 3 slices of avocado 2 slices of prosciutto … Read More

Fresh Fruit Salad with Honey Vanilla Yogurt1

Fresh Fruit Salad with Honey Vanilla Yogurt

4 to 6 servings Ingredients 2 cups plain yogurt 2 tablespoons good honey 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Seeds scraped from 1/2 vanilla bean, optional 1/2 orange, juiced 1 banana, sliced 2 kiwi fruits sliced and quartered 1 inch thick 1/2 pint fresh blueberries 1/2 pint fresh … Read More

Artichoke & Lemon Soup with Ricotta Dumplings

Artichoke & Lemon Soup with Ricotta Dumplings

Ingredients: 3 Onions (sliced) 2 Cups Garlic (sliced) 5 Stalks Celery (sliced) 1 Large Leek (sliced) 4 Lemons (zest & juice) 1⁄2 Bunch Parsley (washed) 1 Bay Leaf 1 Tbsp Peppercorns, Black Salt (to taste) 1 Can (12-15 large pieces) Artichokes (reserve juice as well) … Read More