Chilled Cantaloupe Soup with Fresh Chantilly Cream- A Perfect Summer Starter or Dessert!

  This delicious, refreshing soup works great as a starter, as well as for dessert, especially during the summer months when the weather is hot and the likelihood of finding a ripe, sweet, delicious melon is greater. Serves 4 Ingredients: … Continue reading

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Pasta with Smoked Salmon Pink Sauce, Perfect for Brunch!

Pasta with Smoked Salmon Pink Sauce Perfect for Brunch! Serves 2-3 Ingredients 1/2 pound imported Italian pasta (or fresh pasta) 1 tablespoon butter 4 ounces Smoked Salmon 1 cup tomato sauce (previously made or store bought) handful fresh basil 1/2 … Continue reading

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Pasta “Scampi” with Ripe Tomatoes and Shrimp

Pasta “Scampi” with Ripe Tomatoes and Shrimp Serves 2-3 Ingredients 1/2 pound imported Italian pasta 1/2 pound Shrimp, peeled, deveined. 2 cups ripe cherry or grape tomatoes 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, additional for drizzle off the heat at … Continue reading

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Penne Alla Vodka: A Glamorous, International Celebratory Pasta Dish, Cooking Tips and Variations

  Penne alla Vodka Serves 4-6   Ingredients: 1/2 yellow onion or equivalent amount of shallots, finely chopped Pinch red pepper flakes (to taste), optional 4 tablespoons unsalted butter *Optional 4 ounces diced pancetta or bacon (can also add sausage … Continue reading

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Fred Bollaci’s Avocado Herb Green Goddess Dressing

Goddess Dressing 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise) 1/2 avocado Lemon (juice 1/2) Evoo 2 tbs Cider or white vinegar 2 tbs  1 clove garlic 1 tbs anchovies (optional) 2 tbs chopped onion, scallion, chives etc. Salt and pepper … Continue reading

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