Rigatoni with Bolognese Ragù
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan set on high heat until sizzling, about 2 minutes. Add the red pepper flakes, celery, carrot, onion, garlic, bay leaf, sage and basil, and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Reduce the
Pork Chops with Apple & Whiskey Sauce
Trim the pork chops; save the trimmings for the sauce. Place the chops in a resealable plastic bag. (To help them retain a uniform shape and make them easier to work with, tie a piece of kitchen twine around the
Pineapple Upside-down Cake
In a saucepan over medium heat, mix the brown sugar and the butter, and cook, stirring well, until the mixture starts to brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. Turn off the heat. Pour this mixture into a baking pan, then add
Pears in Marsala Wine Sauce
Cut a small slice from the bottom of each of the pears so they will stand up straight in the saucepan without falling over. In a saucepan large enough to hold the pears, bring the wine and sugar to a
Pea Soup with Confit of Peppers & Shrimp
To prepare the Confit of Peppers & Shrimp: Cook the shrimp or prawns in 1 teaspoon of the extra virgin olive oil for 1 minute. Using a slotted spoon, place the cooked shrimp or prawns in a bowl. Cook the remaining olive
Pasta with Sweet Sausage Ragù
To prepare the Ragù Di Carne: Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan set on high heat until sizzling, about 2 minutes. Add the red pepper flakes, celery, carrot, onion, garlic, bay leaf and basil, and cook for 2 minutes,
Pasta with Shrimp, Basil, Parsley & Wine
Bring a pot of water to a boil for the pasta. Mix the salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika and optional sugar together. Sprinkle the spice mixture over both sides of the shrimp and set aside. In a large sauté
Pasta with Sausage & Butternut Squash
Pour 1 tablespoon of olive oil into a large skillet (12 inches), and cook over high heat for 2 minutes. Take the sausage out of the casing and add it to the hot oil. Cook for about 3 minutes until
New York Steak with a Vodka Martini Sauce
Start by making the Vodka Martini Sauce (see below). Keep warm. To prepare the steaks: Salt and pepper the steaks to your liking, and prepare using one of the methods below. Option one: Brush the steaks with the extra light olive oil and grill
Nick Stellino’s Magic Cornbread
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Start browning the bacon. While the bacon is cooking, melt the butter in a separate pan. I’ve used unsalted butter for this recipe; however, salted butter would be fine, too. In a bowl, mix the cornmeal,