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Quick and Easy Sausage and Peppers!!!

This is a delicious and easy way to cook up dinner. With Love, Catherine xo

Basil Dipping Oil

This is an easy and quick dipping oil. It is a nice dipping oil for freshly baked breads. I did not add salt, pepper or other ingredients that may…

Veal Stew Osso Bucco Castano

Veal Osso Buco slow simmered in a rich Portobello sauce with Lavender, Cinnamon, Black Truffles and Allspice. Red Wine, Marcona Almonds, and a hint…

“Spiced ~ Up” Red Sauce with Cannellini Beans and Spaghetti!!!

This is a meal that is sure to please, served with a beautiful side salad. With Love, Catherine xo

PASTRY CREAM custard

Italian 'Crema Pasticcera'...or as the French call ‘la Crème pâtissière’ The use of WHOLE eggs and starch is required in order to achieve a…

basic CUSTARD...aka crème anglaise (Vanilla custard)

A custard that develops into a thinner, velvety, smooth cream. It can stand alone as a classic spooned…

Chicken Cutlets with Roasted Red Pepper Puree and Cheddar Cheese

I adore chicken cutlets. I grew up on them, my parents would make them…

Vegetarian Lasagna

Italian Greens - Utica Style

This is the ever popular dish that you won't find anywhere but in Utica, NY unless the cook/chef has originated from Utica. There is even an annual…

BEETroot Feta Basil Almond PESTO sauce

Beat the blues with bright BEET roasted Almond Basil Pesto. Some call this radical. I call it ridiculously…