Homemade Stuff Shells

Ingredients ½ pound jumbo pasta shells 2 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion – finely chopped use very generously salt and pepper 3 cloves garlic – minced 1 pound ground beef 2 tablespoon italian herbs 2 cups spaghetti sauce 2 cups ricotta – or cottage cheese 1 cup mozzarella – shredded plus more for topping ½ … Read more

Marinated Tomatoes & Mozzarella

INGREDIENTS 4-5 tomatoes sliced ½-inch thick1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar1 tablespoon honey (optional)2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion1 large clove garlic, finely minced or crushed1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley, plus additional for garnish1 tablespoon minced fresh basil, plus additional for garnish1 (16 oz.) log of fresh mozzarella cheese, dicedSalt and freshly ground … Read more

Carrot Cake Cinnamon Rolls with Mascarpone Icing

Ingredients: 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast1/4 cup warm water1 cup milk, warmed1/4 cup granulated sugar1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted1 tsp salt1/2 tsp ground cinnamon3 1/2 – 4 cups all-purpose flour1 cup finely grated carrots1/2 cup brown sugar2 tsp ground cinnamon1/4 cup unsalted butter, softenedFor the Mascarpone Icing:1/2 cup mascarpone cheese, softened1/4 cup unsalted butter, … Read more

Creamed Spinach, Bacon, and Mushrooms

Ingredients: 4 slices of bacon, chopped1 tablespoon butter1/2 cup onion, finely chopped2 cloves garlic, minced8 oz mushrooms, sliced10 oz fresh spinach, chopped1 cup heavy cream1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheeseSalt and pepper to tastePinch of nutmeg (optional)Directions: In a large skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet … Read more

No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Balls

Ingredients:8 ounces cream cheese, softened1/2 cup pumpkin puree1 cup powdered sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1 cup graham cracker crumbs (divided) Instructions:In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until it becomes smooth and creamy.Add in the pumpkin puree, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, … Read more

Pot Roast over Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients: 3 lbs beef chuck roast2 tbsp olive oil1 onion, chopped4 cloves garlic, minced4 carrots, sliced3 cups beef broth1 tbsp tomato paste2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped2 tsp fresh rosemary, choppedSalt and pepper to taste2 lbs potatoes, peeled and chopped1/2 cup milk4 tbsp butterInstructions: Season the roast with salt and pepper.In a large pot, heat olive … Read more

Spinach Mushroom Orzo

Ingredients:8 oz orzo pasta1 tablespoon olive oil8 oz mushrooms, sliced3 cloves garlic, minced4 cups baby spinach1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheeseSalt and black pepper, to tasteRed pepper flakes, for garnish optionalFresh parsley, chopped, for garnish optional Directions: