Chicken Piccata
Chicken Piccata is one of the signature meals that were served at the Joe Collins Italian Seafood Restaurant that I once worked. It was a classic menu item and I still can remember the lemon butter sauce as… Read More
Month: January 2021
Corned Beef with Cabbage, Carrots, and Potatoes
My gal just loves a corned beef meal. Though this is not on my top ten list of meats that I might make for myself, a nice brisket properly prepared does make a fine entrée. I will taste… Read More
Teriyaki Sauce
I asked my gal if she wanted some teriyaki chicken. Well, it was a quick …”YES”. So I need some teriyaki sauce. Let’s just make some because I need some for this meal. 5 tbsp brown sugar 1/4… Read More
Classic Tortellini Soup
You are out shopping and your brain spots a cold storage case in the Italian aisle. You see a package of tortellini and they call to you. You grab them up and later at home you have no… Read More
Tuscan Seasoning
6 tablespoons dried basil 3 tablespoons granulated garlic 3 tablespoons kosher or flaked sea salt 2 tablespoons dried or crushed rosemary 2 tablespoons dried oregano 2 tablespoons dried thyme 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoons dried… Read More
Basic Pesto
Pesto is a gift from the heavens. The recipe is as ancient as Rome. The combination of basil, garlic, oil, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese; pesto delivers a fresh taste of a food culture that valued life. 2 cups… Read More
Roasted Rosemary and Garlic Potatoes
1.5 lbs. Yukon gold minis potatoes 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp dried rosemary 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 1 tsp dried parsley Wash your potatoes well, then cut them into 3/4-inch cubes or pieces. Place the potatoes in a 1-gallon ziplock… Read More