Gluten-free, Paleo, Keto, Plant-based and delicious! You’ll never miss the breading in this dish, it’s loaded with veggies so it’s guilt free yet the taste will make you think you are splurging. Ingredients: 3 lg 28 oz cans Whole Tomatoes, Cento San Marzano are the best 1/4 cup Olive Oil 1 med/lg White Onion, diced…
Ingredients: 2 lg eggplants, sliced into 1/4 inch discs Marinara sauce 1 lb Fresh mozzarella, sliced or shredded 1 lb Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese/Parmesan cheese, shredded 2-3 cups Italian Breadcrumbs, I prefer Progresso 2 lg eggs, beaten Sea Salt & Fresh Ground Pepper to taste Fresh chopped Basil for Garnish Directions: Prepare your marinara sauce. Rinse and…
Butternut squash is not only a delicious fall treat but together with carrots and ginger it makes for a beautiful addition to your Easter brunch or dinner as well. Not only is it loaded with nutritional health benefits but this creamy, sweet, savory soup will quickly become a family favorite in your home, I hope…
Football season is in full force and that means hearty finger foods and appetizers for your family and friends! Italian Zucchini Boats are fun to make and your guests are sure to devour them. They can be a main course by using larger zucchini or as an appetizer using the smaller young zucchini. This recipe…
I just returned from Alaska and it happened to be halibut season! There is nothing better than fresh Alaskan halibut and this is the time of year to take advantage of it. Halibut piccata is cooked in the same way as chicken piccata but takes a bit less time to prepare because the fish cooks…
These delicious tacos will put a new twist on your summer barbecues. The combination of a grilled steak or chicken taco combined with the beautiful vegetables of portobello fajitas make this dish a must have for any outdoor fiesta! Ingredients: 4 lb Tri Tip Roast/Triangle Steak, well marbled and trimmed 4-5 Lg Chicken Breasts 3…
This was Uncle Hank’s favorite dish, hands down. He served it in his restaurant in Marina Del Rey, California, and would often bring it home for dinner. It was one of the first recipes he taught me from the old country when I was 25 years old and has always been a hit in our…
Ingredients: 16 oz uncooked split peas, rinse well 2 Hot Italian Sausages 8 cups chicken broth 8 Sprigs Fresh Thyme (leaves will fall off as they cook, stems will be removed later) 1-2 Tbs Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 tsp Tbs White Wine Vinegar 2 Tbs Fresh Garlic, minced 2 tsp Turmeric 1/4 tsp Ginger…
In my home Super Bowl Football means family, friends and delicious appetizers. These jalapeno poppers made with prosciutto and goat cheese add a delicious new twist to the traditional popper, and because they’re baked instead of fried, you and your guests can enjoy guilt free! Ingredients: 12 lg jalapeños 16 oz whipped cream cheese 5…
Super Bowl Sunday is right around the corner and in my family that means Hot Italian Sausage & Peppers Sandwiches and football! This recipe has been a Super Bowl tradition in my family for over 30 years. It was passed down to me by Uncle Hank who brought it from the family in Italy. The…
While traveling Thailand I learned to make several wonderful curry dishes, here’s a favorite that I hope you enjoy! Phanaeng is an ancient variety of red curry, usually prepared with pork. Like everything else making your own fresh curry paste gives you the best most flavorful taste. Ingredients: Fresh Phanaeng curry paste https://maryskitchenchef.com/travel-blog/thai-phanaeng-or-panang-curry-paste/ 1/2-3/4 lb…
Ingredients: 1/4 Cup Olive Oil Large White or Yellow Onion chopped One Large Bunch of Fresh Basil chopped 4-5 cloves of garlic chopped 1-2 lg pinches of Crushed Red Pepper to taste (I like heat in mine) 3 large cans whole, chopped or crushed tomatoes (I like Cento Tomatoes or San Marzano canned tomatoes) Sea…