Garbage Pail Pasta

Serves 2-3Ingredients:3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 tablespoon finely chopped walnuts1 tablespoon finely chopped hazelnuts1 rounded tablespoon whole pine nuts2 tablespoons raisins (preferably golden)1 rounded tablespoon salted capers, rinsed and coarsely...

Delicious Fresh Pasta

Ingredients:3-4 tablespoons olive oil4-5 cloves of fresh garlic, finely choppedLots of fresh tomatoes (amount is to taste, but we like lots of tomatoes), choppedHandful of fresh basil leavesDirections:Saute garlic in olive oil. Stir constantly until soft.Add chopped...

Cold Curried Chicken Salad

From the Dallas Junior League Cookbook. Serves 12-14.Ingredients:2 cups uncooked rice1 cup raw cauliflower buds, chopped in 1/4″ pieces8 ounces bottled creamy French dressing1 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon curry powder, or more1 tablespoon salt1 1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2...

Whole Chicken Cooked in a Romertopf Cooker

A Romertopf Cooker is a clay cooker (2 pieces) and is often oval-shaped. This cooking process enables the flavors to be retained and the food cooked to be extra moist and flavorful.The cooker must be soaked in water for 30 minutes prior to use. Then, after the food is...

Avocado Shooters

Ingredients:1 medium-sized, ripe but firm avocado1 cup sour cream1 cup chicken broth1/3 cup packed parsley or cilantro leaves (no stems)1/2 teaspoon saltJuice from 1 lime1 cup prepared gazpacho or 1/2 cup each diced tomato (peeled) and diced cucumber (or, you can use...