Excellent Meatballs Ingredients ( Yields 18 to 20 meatballs) Extra virgin olive oil 1 large onion ¼ inch dice Salt 2 cloves garlic smashed and chopped Pinch crushed red pepper ½ pound ground beef ½ pound ground veal ½ pound ground pork 2 large eggs 1 cup grated Parmigiano ¼ cup finely chopped fresh Italian [...]
Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes Ingredients (6 Servings) 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking powder 3 large eggs 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 2 cups milk 1 cup ricotta cheese 1/4 cup sugar 1 tbsp. vanilla extract Butter or cooking spray; for the griddle 2 cups fresh blueberries Maple syrup; optional for [...]
Creamy Mushroom Pork Cutlets Creamy Mushroom Pork Cutlets Ingredients (6 Servings) 6 pork cutlets 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1 cup heavy cream 1 tbsp. butter 2 cups mushrooms, sliced 3 garlic cloves, minced Garlic powder, to taste Sea salt, to taste Fresh ground black pepper, to taste Directions Heat the extra virgin olive [...]
Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole Ingredients (6 Servings) Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes 1 lb. extra lean ground round 1 onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 2 10oz. cans cream of mushroom soup 14oz. can mixed vegetables 1 package of frozen tater tots 1 cup [...]
Crunchy Peanut BBQ Ribs Crunchy Peanut BBQ Ribs Ingredients (6 Servings) Prep Time: 6.5 Hours Cook Time: 3 Hours 2 pork rib racks, 2 lbs. each 8 cups water 1 cup rice vinegar 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup salt 2 tbsp. Chinese five-spice Sauce: 1/4 cup ketchup 3 tbsp. soy [...]
Pomegranate Glazed Pork Chops Pomegranate Glazed Pork Chops Ingredients (4 Servings) 1 tbsp. unsalted butter 4 thick-cut pork loin chops 1 cup pomegranate arils, divided ½ cup strawberry jam ¼ cup water Fresh herbs, to taste Sea salt, to taste Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste Directions Preheat the oven to 400F. Season the pork [...]
Grilled Eggplant and Feta Cheese Grilled Eggplant and Feta Cheese Ingredients (4 Servings) 1 large globe eggplant 6 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled 1 garlic clove Pinch of cumin 1 1/2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1 shallot, finely diced Pinch of cayenne pepper Sea salt, to taste Fresh cracked black pepper, [...]
Grilled Italian Pork Sausage Flatbread Pizza Grilled Italian Pork Sausage Flatbread Pizza Ingredients (8 Servings) 1/2 lb. of Mario's Own Pork Sausage Patties. 3 tbsp. olive oil. 1 lb. of pizza dough, at room temperature 4 oz. of fresh ricotta 2 tbsp. of chopped chives Sea salt to taste Fresh ground black pepper, to taste [...]
Cheddar Cheese Cauliflower Casserole Cheddar Cheese Cauliflower Casserole Ingredients (8 Servings) 1 large head of cauliflower, 1 lb. total 4 tbsp. unsalted butter ¼ cup all-purpose flour 2 cups whole milk 10 oz. extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated Sea salt, to taste Fresh ground black pepper, to taste Directions Position a rack in the middle of [...]
Italian Spaghetti Squash Boats Chicken Sausage Ingredients (4 Servings) 2 medium-sized spaghetti squash 1 pound of Italian chicken sausage 2 cups of prepared marinara sauce Salt and pepper to taste 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1 tablespoon chopped parsley Directions Preheat the oven to 375 F. Slice off the [...]