1/2 tsp salt
8 oz tbsp butter
1/3 cup blanched almonds, toasted
Methods/steps
Bring water and salt to a boil, add noodles, stir, cook 10 minutes or until just tender.Drain and pour hot water over noodles in colander.Melt butter in a saucepan, blend in almonds, add noodles and stir over low heat until noodles are heated and almonds are distributed.
Methods/steps
Bring water and salt to a boil, add noodles, stir, cook 10 minutes or until just tender.Drain and pour hot water over noodles in colander.Melt butter in a saucepan, blend in almonds, add noodles and stir over low heat until noodles are heated and almonds are distributed.
Portuguese Steak and Fries
Ingredients:
4 plump garlic cloves
4 plump garlic cloves
salt and pepper
2 1/2 tsp. red wine vinegar
4 steaks, about 3/4 inch thick
3 tbsp. olive oil
1large bay leaf, torn in half
4 oz. ham, chopped
6 tbsp. full bodied red wine
1 tbsp. chopped parsley
Method/steps:
Using a mortar and pestle or the end of a rolling in a small bowl, mash 2 of the garlic cloves with a pinch of salt; then mix in the vinegar and black pepper.
Using a mortar and pestle or the end of a rolling in a small bowl, mash 2 of the garlic cloves with a pinch of salt; then mix in the vinegar and black pepper.
Rub into both sides of each steak.
Leave in a cool place for 30 minutes.Halve the remaining garlic.
Heat the oil in a large heavy-based skillet, add the garlic halves and the bay leaf, and cook for 1-1 1/2 minutes, stirring.
Using a perforated spoon, discard the garlic and bay leaf.
Add the steaks and brown quickly and evenly on both sides 2-3 minutes a side.
Transfer to warmed plates and keep warm.
Pour off most of the fat from the pan, add the ham and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
Stir in the wine, dislodging the sediment, and boil until lightly thickened. Season and pour over the steaks.
Serve sprinkled with the parsley.
Fries
Ingredientes:
4 tbsp. olive oil
4 tbsp. olive oil
1 1/2 lb. small potatoes, sliced into 1/4 inch thick slices
salt and pepper
finely chopped
Method/steps:
Heat the oil over a moderate heat in a large, heavy-based skillet. Add the potatoes and cook for about 15 minutes until tender and golden, turning the slices frequently so they cook evenly.
Heat the oil over a moderate heat in a large, heavy-based skillet. Add the potatoes and cook for about 15 minutes until tender and golden, turning the slices frequently so they cook evenly.
Season the potatoes, drain on paper towels and transfer to a warm serving dish. Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.
Chicken Breasts Dijon
Ingredients:
3 pounds skinless boneless chicken breast halves(about 6 small
Ingredients:
3 pounds skinless boneless chicken breast halves(about 6 small
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons dry white wine
Freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons mustard seed
Chopped parsley -- if desired
Methods/steps:
Heat oven to 400 F.
Methods/steps:
Heat oven to 400 F.
Remove excess fat from chicken.
Place chicken, meaty sides up, in rectangular non-stick pan.
Mix mustard, oil and wine; brush over chickenSprinkle with pepper and mustard seed.
Bake uncovered until chicken is done, about 30 minutes.
Sprinkle with chopped parsley.
Pasta With Tomato, Basil And Ricotta
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups tomatoes, chopped
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
1 tablespoon red onion
1clove garlic, chopped
1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 pound pasta, Ziti or Penne, cooked al dente
Methods/steps:
Combine the tomatoes, basil, onion, garlic.Stir in the ricotta, olive oil, salt and pepper to taste.Toss hot pasta with the sauce and serve at once.
Methods/steps:
Combine the tomatoes, basil, onion, garlic.Stir in the ricotta, olive oil, salt and pepper to taste.Toss hot pasta with the sauce and serve at once.
ENJOY!
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