Homemade Pasta 1 cup semolina flour1 cup all purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt2 large eggs1/4 cup water1 teaspoon oil In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients, semolina, all purpose flour and salt.Make a well and add egg, water and oil in the center of the well.Using a fork, scramble eggs…

Corn Beef and Cabbage 4-5 pounds beef brisket3 1/2 - 4 quarts water (enough to cover brisket)4 beef bouillon cubes2 tablespoons olive oil1 cup onions (diced)1/2 cup carrots (diced)1/2 cup celery (diced)Cabbage2 tablespoons olive oil1 head cabbage (shredded)1 onion (sliced)1 carrot (julienned)salt and pepper (to taste) Clean the brisket and…

Sticky Licky Wings 10-15 chicken wing parts (wingettes)1 teaspoon minced garlic2 teaspoons onion powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup baking powder1/4 cup all purpose flourSticky Sauce1 cup water1/3 cup light brown sugar1/4 cup soy sauce1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon onion powder1 teaspoon ground ginger3 tablespoons honeySlurry2 tablespoons flour2 tablespoons water Preheat the…

Cold Pasta Salad 16 ounces tri-color rotini1 tomato (diced)1/2 yellow pepper (small diced)1/2 green pepper (small diced)1/2 red onion (small diced)1/2 cucumber (small diced)1 cup parmesan cheese (grated)1 cup Italian dressing Boil pasta following package directions.Once boiled, drain pasta and add to a large bowl.Add tomato, peppers, onions, cucumbers, Parmesan…

Stuffed Shrimp 10 large shrimp (butterflied)2 slices toasted buttered bread (large diced)1 celery stalk (large cuts)1/2 onion (large cuts)1 teaspoon oregano1 teaspoon basil1/2 teaspoon parsley1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup chicken or vegetable broth2 tablespoons lemon juice (optional)1 cup crab meat1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs3 tablespoons butter (melted) Preheat the oven to…

Butter Garlic Sauce 3 tablespoons unsalted butter2 teaspoons garlic (minced)1/4 cup carnation milk3 tablespoons flour1/2 cup chicken broth1/4 cup parmesan cheese In a small sauce pot, add butter until melted.Add garlic and stir for a few seconds.Whisk in milk, then flour. Continue whisking to prevent lumps from forming.Add broth while…

Collard Greens and Ham Egg Rolls 1 tablespoon sesame oil2 cups collard greens (chopped)1 cup cooked ham (medium diced)4 egg roll wrappers2 tablespoons water4 tablespoons canola oil In a small skillet, add sesame oil.Add collard greens and ham, sauté for 5 minutes on low to medium heat.Remove from heat and…

Mini Beignets 1 cup warm milk4 tablespoons sugar (divided in half)2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast3 1/4 cups all purpose flour1 teaspoon salt3 tablespoons butter (melted)1 egg (whisked)cooking oil spray2 quarts canola oilTopping1 cup powdered sugar (for dusting) In a stand mixer, combine milk, 2 Tbsp. sugar, and yeast. Let…

Veggie Egg Rolls 2 tablespoons canola oil2 teaspoons garlic (minced)1 cup cabbage (shredded)1 carrot (julienned)1/2 red bell pepper (julienned)3 tablespoons chicken broth1 tablespoon sesame oil1 tablespoon soy sauce1 package egg roll wrappers2 tablespoons water (to seal wrappers)1 quart canola oil (for frying) In a large skillet, add canola oil until…

Minestrone Soup 2 tablespoons olive oil2 small onion (small diced)1 carrot (small diced)1 celery stalk (small diced)2 garlic cloves (minced)30 ounce canned diced tomatoes2 cups chicken broth3 cups vegetable broth1 cup red kidney beans1 cup zucchini (medium diced)2 tablespoons tomato paste1 teaspoon oregano1 teaspoon basil1 1/2 cups Ditalini Rigato pastaparmesan…