Sunday, October 31, 2010
Pizza Piena
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Pork Tenderloin, Scarole Ibottite & Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Pork Tenderloin was on sale this week. I purchased one and cut 14 slices of of it. The rest of the tenderloin will appear later this week. I breaded the slices in a mixture of flour, rosemary, sage, thyme, salt and pepper. Sauteed the pork in olive oil and finished them off in the oven.
We had a wonderful bottle of wine with dinner. Cantina Zaccagnini, Montepulciano d"Abruzzo. Nice cherry and vanilla flavors.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
This and That
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Roasted Vegetables and Chicken Sausage
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Rigatoni with Meat Sauce and Meatballs
Monday, October 25, 2010
Roast Beef and Horseradish Cheddar Paninis and Chicken Soup
I got a box from Foodbuzz the other day and inside was Nature's Pride Whole Wheat Bread. 100% Whole Wheat Bread. No high fructose corn syrup. 19 grams whole grains per slice! 25% less sodium. I have recently starting making bread for sandwiches but if I couldn't make it this would be a good alternative. No really. I am not just saying that. It tasted good and I even liked the crust!
I used the bread to make Roast Beef and Horseradish Cheddar Cheese Paninis. We love the Horseradish Cheddar Cheese!
Yesterday I made some chicken soup which we had tonight. Nice flavors. A very comforting meal.
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Philly Cheesesteak Pizza
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Apple and Ricotta Ravioli in a Meat Ragu
Today we went to see Lombardi on Broadway. My maiden name was Lombardi, no relation to the great Vince Lombardi, but the nuns were sure that Vince Lombardi was my uncle. If you get an opportunity see this play you should. Amazing performances.
Before the play we had a light lunch at Smith's Bar. After the play we went to The Algonquin Hotel Blue Bar. A very nice bar but a bit pricey.
Now on to dinner. Re Sette is our favorite Italian Restaurant in New York. We have never had a bad meal there. We started with Fried Calamari and a small plate of meatballs made from lamb. They were excellent. For dinner I had Ravioli filled with Apple and Ricotta in a Meat Sauce. I had read about Ravioli filled with apple on an Italian food blog so when I saw it on the menu I had to give it a try. I cleaned my plate! The apple was subtle but the meat sauce was amazing. It was pork and it tasted very close to what my mom use to make. Chris had the Homemade Lobster Ravioli with Shrimp, Shallots & Tomato in a Pink Sauce. He cleaned his plate too. Lenore had the Baby Pork Loins with Dried Cranberries in Grappa & Cranberry Reduction. Ralph had the Pollo Con Lemoncello. We had a nice bottle of Ruffino Modus 2006. Excellent choice! Tiramsu, Pistachio Gelato and a Poached Pear finished off the meal. What a day.
Before the play we had a light lunch at Smith's Bar. After the play we went to The Algonquin Hotel Blue Bar. A very nice bar but a bit pricey.
Now on to dinner. Re Sette is our favorite Italian Restaurant in New York. We have never had a bad meal there. We started with Fried Calamari and a small plate of meatballs made from lamb. They were excellent. For dinner I had Ravioli filled with Apple and Ricotta in a Meat Sauce. I had read about Ravioli filled with apple on an Italian food blog so when I saw it on the menu I had to give it a try. I cleaned my plate! The apple was subtle but the meat sauce was amazing. It was pork and it tasted very close to what my mom use to make. Chris had the Homemade Lobster Ravioli with Shrimp, Shallots & Tomato in a Pink Sauce. He cleaned his plate too. Lenore had the Baby Pork Loins with Dried Cranberries in Grappa & Cranberry Reduction. Ralph had the Pollo Con Lemoncello. We had a nice bottle of Ruffino Modus 2006. Excellent choice! Tiramsu, Pistachio Gelato and a Poached Pear finished off the meal. What a day.
Friday, October 22, 2010
Venetian "Mac and Cheese"
One word, well okay three words, and I quote, "This is delicious!" I am glad I made 1/2 the recipe because we would have eaten the whole pan. Was it the cream, the fontina cheese? I think this is going to be our 2nd favorite baked macaroni recipe. Sorry but my mom's will always be #1.
Ingredients
6 oz. wide egg noodles
1 1/4 milk (1%)
1 cup heavy cream
1 tsp. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. fresh ground pepper
1 cup grated fontina cheese
1/4 cup mozzarella cheese
2 oz. prosciutto
1 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Butter square Pyrex baking dish. Cook the noodles in a large pot of boiling salted butter until tender but firm to the bite, stirring frequently, about 8 minutes. Drain well (do not rinse).
Whisk milk, cream, flour, salt,and pepper in a bowl to blend. Stir in 1/2 cup fontina, 1/4 cup Parmesan, 1/4 mozzarella, the prosciutto and parsley. Add the noodles and toss to coat. Transfer the noodle mixture to the prepared baking dish. Combine the remaining fontina, Parmesan, mozzarella in small bowl and toss to blend. Sprinkle the cheese mixture over the noodle mixture. Bake until the sauce bubbles and the cheese melts and begins to brown on top, about 15 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes. Serve warm.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Sausage, Fontina and Bell Pepper Strata
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Beef Rolls Roman Style
Monday, October 18, 2010
Chunky Bean and Chicken Chili
I did make a couple of alterations to the recipe, not a cilantro fan. Here is the recipe as I prepared it.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cup tortilla chips, crushed
2 tsp vegetable oil
1/2 lb. skinless chicken breast and 1/2 lb. chicken thighs, cut into bite size pieces
1 can cannelini beans, rinsed and drained
1 14 0z. can reduced sodium chicken broth
2 oz. diced green chile pepper, undrained
1 1/2 cup shredded Pepper Jack Cheese
1 1/2 cup water
sliced scallions
In Dutch oven heat oil over medium high heat. Cook and stir chicken until brown. Stir in crushed tortilla chips, drained beans, broth, undrained chile peppers, 1 cup cheese and water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Serve topped with sliced scallions and grated Pepper Jack Cheese.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Well the bread was good!
There's always tomorrow...
Friday, October 15, 2010
Shrimp and Beans, Gamberi Coi Fagioli
I had never purchased celery root before. I was surprised by what it looked like. It reminded me of a skull. But I loved the taste. It was a great salad.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Pizza!
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Happy Anniversary!
19 years! We went to Friend's and Company for dinner. Talk about timing. The restaurant is celebrating their 30th anniversary. The special was 2 meal for $30! Wow.
We started with a couple of cocktails and some Crispy Shrimp. For dinner Chris had the Peppercorn Crusted Flank Steak. I had Pork Ossobucco. Both dishes were wonderful. As was the Black Cat Pinot Noir.
We started with a couple of cocktails and some Crispy Shrimp. For dinner Chris had the Peppercorn Crusted Flank Steak. I had Pork Ossobucco. Both dishes were wonderful. As was the Black Cat Pinot Noir.
Monday, October 11, 2010
Vegetable Soup with Squash and Orzo
After dinner we had a surprise visitor...
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Steak with Dijon Mustard Sauce & Scones
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Scalloppine All'Aceto Balsamico
Ingredients
1 lb. pork cutlets
All-purpose flour for dredging
1/4 extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
salt
Method
Pound the pork cutlets to make them very thin, then flour them lightly. Heat the olive oil in a pan, add the pork, and brown on both sides. Salt and sprinkle with the balsamic vinegar. Serve immediately while the heat is still making the vinegar give off all its fragrance.
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