De Cecco PastaDe Cecco PastaYou will notice that all my pasta recipes call for De Cecco pasta of one type or another. This is because I’ve tried almost every type of pasta available for consumption and De Cecco has always delivered the very best pasta experience, flavor and texture.Do yourself a favor and use De Cecco pasta when cooking Italian.
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Cream-Filled Cupcake Balls
Cream-Filled Cupcake Balls Cream-filled Cupcake BallsOh YUM! Had to post this because they look divine and I love Hostess cupcakes.These are supposed to be just as good.Gonna make these one day soon. I’ll share the results and my opinion when I do. Recipe: http://www.coolcraftsites.com/2011/food/hostess-cupcake-cake-balls/Thanks Deb!
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Fettuccine Alfredo
Fettuccine AlfredoA kiddie favorite. Ingredients:1 pound Di Cecco Fettuccine1 pint heavy cream (whipping cream)1 stick salted butter (melted)2 egg yolks (beaten)1 cup grated Parmigianno (or Parmisan) cheese1 tsp. Ground pepperOptional:1 cup cooked peas1 cup chopped hamPreparation:- Cook fettuccine in boiling, salted water until “al dente.” While
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Pasta Cooking Tips
Pasta Cooking Tips- I always use De Cecco pasta. It makes a big difference in texture and taste.- Use a large pot capable of holding 1 quart of water per 3 1/2 oz of pasta.- Bring water to a rolling boil, then add salt ( 3 Tbs. salt per 1 quart of water.)- Add the pasta to the water plus a few drops of any cooking oil (prevents pasta from sticking
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Easy Corned Beef and Cabbage
Easy Corned Beef and Cabbage Corned Beef and Cabbage with Spicy Mustard SauceA typical St. Patrick’s Day meal that’s good any time of the year. This recipe is easy to prepare because a typical beef brisket already comes with the seasonings. YAY for easy! Ingredients:1 large Beef Brisket (at least 3 pounds with seasoning package included)1 Head of
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Halloween Dinner for Kids
Halloween Dinner for KidsPerfect Trick or Treater’s Halloween dinner: Halloween Dinner
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The Right Cooking Vessels
The Right Cooking VesselsA well-stocked kitchen cabinet will make your life as a cook much easier.You will need a complete set of pots and pans, from a small pot or frying pan to heat the little things to a large stock pot or frying pan for the bigger tasks. I also use an electric skillet for many recipes.A griddle pan is ideal for making
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Turkey Kielbasa Appetizer
Turkey Kielbasa AppetizerTurkey Kielbasa with Spicy sweet mustard dipping sauceThere’s nothing really special about turkey kielbasa until you pair it with divine Spicy Sweet Mustard Sauce. Then you’ve got a delicious appetizer.Ingredients:1 package Hillshire Farms Turkey KielbasaPreparation:Cut kielbasa links into 4 even sized pieces. Cook kielbasa
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French Green Beans
For the record, I hate green beans, but I love French green beans, which are thinner and have a more delicate flavor. These are not the French sliced green beans in the frozen food section of your market although you could certainly adapt this recipe to use them. I find these whole French Green Beans at Trader Joe’s markets. If you can find them,
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Spices & Seasonings
I try to use fresh herbs whenever possible. Fresh garlic is a must and I would never recommend or use bottled crushed garlic. It’s just not as good as fresh and certainly not as healthy and I use organic whenever I can find it.Extra Virgin Olive Oil will absolutely make your food taste better – use it Some of the spices and seasonings I use
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Spicy Sweet Mustard Sauce
Spicy Sweet Mustard SauceA delicious slightly sweet mustard sauce that goes especially well as a dipping sauce with Kielbasa, sausage, Corned Beef & Cabbage or any other meat appetizer.Ingredients:1/4 cup dry mustard1 egg1/4 cup white vinegar2 Tbs. sugar1 cup mayonnaisePreparation:In a small saucepan, combine all ingredients except the
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Sliced Baked Red Potatoes
Sliced Baked Red PotatoesIngredients:8 large red potatoes4 Tbsp. salted butterLawry’s Seasoned SaltPreparation:Slice washed red potatoes in 1/4 inch slices. Layer potatoes in a large glass baking dish. On top of each layer of potatoes, dot with butter and sprinkle evenly with Lawry’s Seasoned Salt.Bake in 350 degree over for 45 minutes or until
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