Lilly Den Meatballs
My family absolutely loves meatballs. They love to eat them as a snack as soon as they come out of the oven. They love to eat them over pasta with their favorite marinara sauce. They love to heat them for…
Homemade Lasagna: It is as Easy or as Hard as You Choose
I was always under the impression that you needed to devote an ENTIRE day of your life to making a tray (or 2 - one to put in the freezer for a treat in the future) of lasagna. After all,…
Osso Buco
1/2 Cup Flour Salt And Pepper, To Taste 4 Pieces Veal Shank With Bone, Cut 3 Inches Thick 3 TBSP. Olive Oil 3 TBSP. Butter 1 Onion, Chopped 1/2 Cup Celery, Chopped 1/2 Cup Carrots, Chopped 4 Cloves Garlic, Coarsely…
Beef in Stout
2 Lbs. Stew Meat – Chuck, Boiling Beef, Brisket, Or Shanks ½ Lb. Bacon Or Ham 2-3 Cooking Onions, Peeled And Sliced Dusting Of Flour (Optional) 1-2 Bottles Stout Or Porter 1 Qt. Of Stock Or Water 2 Bay Leaves…
Beef Roast
Plan ahead. Thaw out the roast overnight. Do not use a micro-wave. Pat dry with a paper towel. Brown/sear with two tablespoons of good oil in a hot roaster (preferably cast iron). Add one sliced onion, some parsley, a clove…
Summer Garden Ratatouille
2 Onions (Chopped) 4 Cloves Garlic (Minced) 1 Bay Leaf 3 TBSP. Olive Oil 1 Medium Eggplant (Chopped) 1 1/2 TBSP. Fresh Basil (Chopped; Or 2 Tsp Dried) 1 TBSP. Fresh Rosemary (Chopped; Or 1 Tsp Dried) 1 1/2 TBSP.…
Bruscetta with Eggplant
1 Lg Eggplant, In 1/2" Slices 1 Sm Red Bell Pepper 1 TBSP. Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 Cloves Garlic, Minced To A Paste* 1 Tsp. Balsamic Vinegar (NOT Regular Vinegar) 1/4 Cup Chopped Italian Parsley Salt And Pepper, To…
Brinjals Eggplant, Ceylon Style
1 Clove Of Garlic, Peeled 2 Eggplants, Peeled 3/4 Cup Bread Crumbs 3 TBSP. Grated Onion 3 TBSP. Chopped Parsley 1/8 Tsp. Powdered Ginger 1/8 Tsp. Turmeric 2 Tsp. Salt 1 Tsp. Pepper 1/4 Cup Melted Butter Rub a casserole…
Cucumber Salsa
This fresh and crisp recipe for salsa combines sour cream, yogurt, and fresh herbs with chopped cucumbers. Serve it with grilled fish, or with taco chips for dipping. 1 Cup Sour Cream 1 Cup Plain Yogurt 1/4 Cup Chopped Parsley…