Happy Halloween!! Candied Sweet Potatoes

Happy Halloween!! The kids are going to love this one!! Maybe not!

1 sweet potato
3 tablespoons brown sugar
4 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla

Squash & Parmesan Tortellini

This is one of my favorites!!!

Pasta:
1 3/4 cup flour
3 eggs (2 whole eggs and one egg yolk)

Filling:
1 butternut squash
3 tablespoons cream
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
salt & pepper to taste

Roasted Butternut Squash & Parmesan Dip

Smooth and Tasty!!

1 butternut squash
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
salt & pepper to taste

Roasted Shrimp with a Lemon Lime Dipping Sauce

1/2 lb shrimp
2 lemons
1 lime
1 garlic clove
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon pepper flakes
1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce

Shrimp & Mushroom Cakes

1/4 lb shrimp
7 mushrooms
1 egg
1/4 cup bread crumbs
1 teaspoon old bay
salt & pepper to taste

Spinach & Ricotta Ravioli

pasta:
1 3/4 cup flour
3 eggs 2 whole eggs and one egg yolk

filling:
1/4 cup spinach
1/8 parmesan cheese
1/4 cup ricotta cheese

Homemade Pasta with Tomato Sauce

pasta:
1 3/4 cup flour
2 eggs

sauce:
1/4 cup diced tomatos
1/4 cup tomato sauce
1/4 cup onion and bell peppers
pinch basil and garlic salt

Bacon Stuffed Pork Chop with a Bacon Salad

1 pork chop
1 lb bacon
1 tablespoon brown sugar
carrots and celery optional

Smoky Corn Chowder

1 pkg smoked bacon
12 oz frozen corn
2 garlic cloves
1 onion
1 carrot
1 celery stalk
2 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cup half&half
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
pinch red pepper flakes

Baked Polenta with Chorizo and Tomato

4 pieces of polenta
1 pkg chorizo
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
1 onion
1/4 cup cilantro
1 can diced tomatos
2 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon oregano
dash chipotle hot sauce

Lemon Spaghetti

1 lb spagetti
2 lemons
1/4 cup cilantro
2/3 cup parmesan cheese
2/3 cup ex.virgin olive oil

Chilpotle Chicken Stew

2 chicken breasts
1 cup carrots
1 onion
1 potato
3 celery stalks
1 can diced tomatos
1 can salsa verde
1/4 chipotle sauce
2 cups chicken broth
8 oz tomato sauce
dash chipotle hot sauce

Roasted Pepper and Caper Salad

1 red pepper
1 green pepper
1/2 tablespoon capers
1/2 tablespoon ex.virgin olive oil
1/4 cup cheese
1 teaspoon italian seasoning

Fried Mozzarella Cheese Sticks

string cheese
flour
bread crumbs
1 egg

Spinach Dip

10 oz spinach
8 oz cream cheese
8 oz monterey jack cheese
4 oz can green chili's
1/3 cup half & half
3 roma tomatos
3/4 onions

Spicy Pork and Mushrooms

1 pork chop
1/2 lb mushrooms
1/4 cup mixed bell peppers and onions
4 red chili peppers
1 garlic clove

Sauce:
1 tablespoon garlic chili sauce
1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1/2 cup chicken broth

Stir-Fried Apple Shortcake

2 apples
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 tablespoons butter
mini shortcakes to serve it over

Pasta with Vodka Cream Sauce

1/2 lb pasta
1/4 cup cream
1/8 parmesan cheese
1 can diced tomatos
1.7oz vodka
1 teaspoon dried parsley

Spinach Balls

10 oz spinach
2 eggs
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1/4 cup onion
1 cup stuffing mix
4 tablespoons butter

Lakeside Vittles

sausage
onion
tomato
red potatos
whatever else you like!

Chicken Stir-Fry

1 chicken breast
4 mushrooms
1/4 cup baby corn
1 red pepper
1 yellow pepper
1 zucchini
1 green onion

Sauce:
2 tablespoons sherry
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 garlic clove
2 red chili peppers

Chicken Cacciatore

4 chicken thighs
1 chicken breast
2 cans diced tomatos
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup marsala wine
1 green onion
1 onion
1 red pepper
1 yellow pepper
2 teaspoons italian seasoning
4 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons capers

Polenta Pizza with Bacon Cheese Sauce

Crust: 8 tablespoons polenta
2 cups water

Sauce: 2 cups milk
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour

Toppings: 1 onion
3 mushrooms
1 roma tomato
1 lb bacon

Chicken Piccata

1 chicken breast
1/4 cup parsley
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon capers
2 lemons
1/8 cup chicken broth

Teriyaki Chicken on a Stick

8 chicken tenders
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup sherry
1 garlic clove
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon pepper flakes
2 green onions
1 teaspoon cornstarch

Baked Magic Mushrooms with Cheese Sauce

2 large mushrooms
1 green onion
1 1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1/2 cup bread crumbs

Shrimp and Tomato Stew

1/4 lb shrimp
1 can black olives with juice
1 can chicken broth
1 can diced tomatos
1 onion
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 green onions
1/4 parsley

Perch with Cucumber and Mint Salsa

3 perch fillets
1 cucumber
1 garlic clove
1 green onion
1 tablespoon plain yogurt
1/8 cup mint
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar

Gingersnap Meatballs

1 lb hamburger
1/2 cups crushed ginger snaps
1 lemon
1 onion
1/2 cup bread crumbs
2 cups beef broth
1/2 brown sugar

Tomato Buckets with Eggplant Stuffing (2 versions)

1 eggplant
2 tomatos
1 garlic clove
1/4 cup mushrooms
1 teaspoon capers
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 steak (optional)

Pepperoni Steak Roll

1 sirloin steak
1/8 cup green olives
1/8 cup marinara sauce
1/8 cup mozzarella cheese
pepperoni to taste

Orange Chicken

2 chicken breasts
1 green pepper
1 onion
2 roma tomatos
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon garlic
1/2 cup frozen orange juice

Sauteed Tomatoes with Shallots and Capers

1 cup grape tomatos
4 shallots
1 tablespoon capers
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons chicken broth

Cool Avocado Soup

1 1/4 cup chicken broth
1 lemon
1 avocado
1/4 cup plain yogurt

Pork Medallions with Grapes

1 pork chop
1 tablespoon raisins
10 grapes
1 teaspoon veg. oil
1 tablespoon maple syrup

Stuffed Zucchini

4 chicken tenders
1 zucchini
1 cup mozzarella cheese
4 mushrooms
1 cup spinach
1/4 cup tomatillo sauce
1/2 tablespoon garlic

Crispy Shrimp with Greens and Beans

10 to 12 shrimp
1 cup spinach
1/4 cup bread crumbs
1 can old northern beans
1 teaspoon italian seasoning

Three Bean Salad

1 can green beans
1 can wax beans
1 can kidney beans
2 celery stalks
3/4 cup apple jelly
1/4 red wine vinegar
4 teaspoons corn starch
1 teaspoon salt

Fried Rainbow

1/2 lb rainbow trout
1 lemon
1/8 cup parsley
4 tablespoons butter
1 oz slivered almonds

Pepper Jack Pasta Bake

1 lb turkey
1 lb pasta
1 cup mixed bell pepper and onion
1 can diced tomatos
1 teaspoon chinese 5 spice
1/2 tablespoon season salt
8 oz pepper jack cheese
2 cans cream of chicken soup

Chicken Salad

2 chicken breasts
2 celery stalks
1 apple
2oz walnuts
1 garlic clove
1 teaspoon fresh ginger
3/4 cup mayo

Zucchini Fritters

2 small zucchini
2 eggs
3/4 cup flour
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon italian seasoning

Chicken and Corn Soup

1 chicken breast
1 can cream corn
2 cups chicken broth
2 egg whites
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon corn starch
1 teaspoon fresh ginger
salt & pepper to taste

Pasta Salad

8 oz pasta
1/4 cup mayo
1/8 italian salad dressing
2 oz pimentos
1/8 cup onion
1/8 cup green pepper
1 cup cherry tomatos

Blackberry Chicken Legs

10 chicken legs
10oz blackberrys
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons maple syrup

Marsala Balsamic Shrimp

1/4 lb shrimp
1/8 cup marsala wine
1/8 cup balsamic vinegar
1/8 cup extra virgin olive oil
pinch old bay seasoning
2 garlic cloves
2 green onions

Pinwheel Chicken

1 chicken breast
1 tablespoon pimentos
2 garlic cloves
1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tablespoon red win vinegar
1 green pepper

Rice Paper Wraps

1 pkg rice paper wraps
1 pkg rice noodles
1 chicken breast
1/4 cup sliced carrots
1/4 cup sliced mushrooms
1 can smoked oysters
1/2 tablespoon cantonese suki sauce
1/2 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
1/2 tablespoon oyster sauce

Baked Tilapia with a Pineapple Balsamic Twist

2 fish fillets
2 roma tomatos
1 tablespoon parsley
1/4 cup pineapple
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
salt & pepper to taste

Poached Shrimp in Tomato Vinaigrette

1/2 lb shrimp
1/4 cup parsley
1 can diced tomatos
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/4 cup ex.virgin olive oil

Cheesy Sausage Corn Bake

1 cup corn
4 eggs
4 mushrooms
1 smoked sausage
1 1/2 cups cheese (your choice)
2 serrano peppers
1 tablespoon old bay seasoning
1/2 tablespoon pepper

Stuffed Chicken Breast

1 chicken breast
4oz mushrooms
1 tablespoon swiss cheese
1 tablespoon milk
1 pkg vermicelli noodles
salt & pepper to taste

Beer Battered Fried Mushrooms

8oz mushrooms
1 cup flour
1 cup beer
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon season salt
salt and pepper to taste

Steamed Dumplings

1/2 lb of gound turkey
1/4 diced mixed bell peppers and onions
won ton wraps
1/2 tablespoon of cantonese suki sauce
1/2 tablespoon oyster sauce
1/2 tablespoon chili garlic sauce

Mini Egg Rolls

1 lb sausage
1 pkg won ton wraps
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1/4 cup diced carrots
1/2 cup diced mushrooms
1/2 cup diced bean sprouts
soy sauce to taste

Pork Scallopine with Almond Brandy Cream Sauce

2 pork chops
1 tablespoon slivered almonds
1 clove garlic
1 tablespoon parsley
1 tablespoon onion
4 tablespoons cream
1.7oz of brandy (small bottle)

Crunchy Spuds

1 lb potatos
1/4 cup bread crumbs
1 teaspoon Italion seasoning
1/2 teaspoon season salt
1/2 teaspoon creole seasoning
ext.virgin olive oil

Beef Fajitas

1 steak of your choice
1 red pepper
1 onion
2 roma tomatos
1 avocado
chipotle sauce
sour cream
tortillas

Worlds Greatest Breakfast

1 potato
1 onion
2 eggs
1 lb sausage
1 pkg gravy mix
Italian seasoning (to taste)
flour
pepper

Pan-Fried Cauliflower

1 head cauliflower
old bay seasoning (to taste)
salt and pepper (to taste)
oil
flour

Chicken Stroganoff

1 chicken breast
1/2 cup cream
2 onions
pinch parsley
4 tablespoons butter
8 oz mushrooms
16 oz pasta

Pork Chops with Orange Sauce

1 can mandarin oranges
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon creole seasoning
flour

Caramelized Butternut Squash

1 butternut squash
2 tablespoons brown sugar
salt and pepper to taste

French Onion and Smoked Oyster Soup

1 can beef broth
1 can chicken broth
3 onions
1 oz brandy
1 can smoked oysters
ext.virgin olive oil
salt and pepper

Chicken Scallopine

1 chicken breast
1 tablespoon capers
4 tablespoon butter
1/2 lemon
2 tablespoons white wine
ext.virgin olive oil
flour

Chicken Ragout

1 cup zucchini
1/4 cup onion
1 cup shredded chicken
1 can white beans with juice
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon garlic
1 tablespoon parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Ext.virgin olive oil
salt and pepper

White Cheese Dip

1/4 cup alfredo sauce
1/8 cup white wine
4 oz of Swiss cheese

Stuffed Mushrooms

6 mushrooms
1/4 cup stove top stuffing mix
1/2 shallot
1/4 cup colby and jack cheese
1/8 cup diced carrots
1/8 cup parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Itailian seasoning
1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning

Eggplant Lasagna

1 1/4 lbs ground pork
1 egg plant
1 can diced tomatos
8 oz tomato sauce
1 tablespoon diced garlic
1/4 parmesan cheese
1 cup colby and jack cheese
1 diced shallot
2 cups cottage cheese
1 tablespoon old bay seasoning
1 tablespoon italian seasoning
salt and pepper to taste

Polenta with Mushroom Sauce

1 cup Polenta
1/2 small white onion
3 tablespoons butter
8oz of mushrooms
1/2 cup beef broth
olive oil
salt and pepper

Sweet Potato and Pear Soup

1 sweet potato
1 pear
1/2 small white onion
1/2 cup half and half
1 1/2 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons butter

Chicken Parmesan

1 chicken breast
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 tablespoon cilantro
1 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup diced tomatos
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 garlic clove (crushed)
1 egg
salt and pepper to taste

Potato Gnocchi

1 1/2 lbs Potatos
2 Eggs
1 1/2 cup Flour
2 tablespoons Butter
2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese
Pinch Cilantro

Fried Fish with Mango Salsa

2 Fillets of your choice
1 tablespoon diced Red Onion
1 Diced Roma Tomato
1 Pinch Cilantro
1 Diced Garlic Clove
1 Diced Mango
1 Lime
Dash of Old Bay seasoning
Flour for dredging fish
olive oil

Linguini & Mussels

1/2 lbs Mussels
1 Roma Tomato
1/4 Cilantro
2 Cloves Garlic
1/2 teaspoon Pepper Flakes
1 teaspoon Dried Parsley
1 teaspoon Shallots
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1 can Chicken Broth
olive oil
1 lb Pasta