Here’s a recipe to warm you up in the chilly weather. Minestrone Soup 1 cup Pasta Shells (Cooked) 2 tablespoons Olive Oil 1 cup diced Onion 3 cloves Garlic (sliced) 1/2 cup diced Carrot 1/4 cup diced Celery 1 teaspoon pepper 1 small Zucchini (large dice) 1/2 cup White Wine 4 cups Chicken or Vegetable …

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All the credit for this recipe goes to Jef, who, when I was recovering from surgery a few months ago took over the cooking duties for a few days. This recipe is a result of his cooking adventures. For the Salad: 1 lb Orzo Pasta 4 cups halved Cherry or Grape Tomatoes 2 cups crumbled …

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Easy Spaghetti Carbonara 1 lb. spaghetti 3 egg yolks ½ cup grated parmesan cheese ½ cup heavy cream 6-8 rashers of bacon 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings 1 tablespoon chopped parsley Prep: In a bowl mix the egg yolks, parmesan cheese, and heavy cream then, set aside. Chop the parsley and set aside. Next, chop …

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This recipe from the Williams Sonoma catalog has gotten a lot of mileage this winter, it’s very hearty and meaty. Baked Ziti 4 tsp. plus 1 Tbs. olive oil 3/4 lb. sweet Italian sausage, casings removed 1 small eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1 yellow onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 cup dry red …

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