Green Olive and Veal Linguini – serves 6

Green Olive and Veal Linguini – serves 6

Rosemary, Meat and Green Olive Ragout over Linguini This is a delicious and easy to prepare recipe for a weeknight. 1 pound linguini2 tbsp EVOO1 tbsp butter1-1/2 pounds combination (veal, pork, and beef) or ground turkey1 tbsp Ciao Down Italian seasoning1 onion...
Big Bolognase! Serves 6 – 8

Big Bolognase! Serves 6 – 8

We just love our new Italian blend, Ciao Down. This is a hybrid recipe, a little Rachel Ray and a little Mom’s Gourmet. You will LOVE it. Big Bolognase! Serves 6 – 8 2 tablespoons EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil4 strips of bacon cooked crisp and cut small dice or...
Veggie Lasagna with Gusto – Serves 8

Veggie Lasagna with Gusto – Serves 8

This is a spin off from the New Basics cookbook.   INGREDIENTS 1 eggplant 1 teaspoon coarse (kosher) salt 8 tablespoons olive oil 1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into julienne 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into julienne 1 large onion,...
Butternut Squash and Spinach Lasagna – serves a crowd

Butternut Squash and Spinach Lasagna – serves a crowd

I’ve trying to do more vegetarian dishes and this will be a repeat performer. If you use a mandolin, be very careful! 2 tsp. Canola oil 1-1/2 cups red onion – vertically sliced 1-1/2 Tbsp. sliced garlic cloves 1 large package of baby spinach 1 teaspoon...