July 4th recipes added by professional chefs

Italian Tomato Sauce and Pasta Recipes

It's always a big debate is it called Sauce or Gravy, we don't care what you call it over pasta we call it…

Homemade Nutella

Here is the simple recipe my son makes. It is a delicious creamy blend of hazelnuts and chocolate. Can't believe you really can make this at home…

Louisiana Spicy Chicken with Broccoli Stuffing

Patti and I have set one night a week just for us. It’s our date night. We usually put something special on our…

The Texas Two Step Burger

We were cooking at the Murrietta Farmer's market a few weeks ago and ran out of hamburger buns. I told the boys that I had Texas toast if they…

Chocolate Cheesecake

Creamy and rich with plenty of chocolate flavor.

Snickerdoodles

Cookies with plenty of cinnamon and sugar!

Nutella Canoli Filled Tarts

Firecracker Chili

We had 3lbs. of stew beef and a few ideas. Stew, for instance, but that included veggies Ken doesn’t like. I suggested chili and was scoffed at…

Super Bowl Sirloin Soft Tacos

Patti and I have set one night a week just for us. It’s our date night. We usually put something special on the grill but sometimes we cook inside.…

Pickled Red Onions w/Ginger and Spices

A nice condiment that goes well with roast chicken,fish on sandwiches or in salad with fresh greens. This…

World Nutella Day February 5th 2013 Coconut Nutella Turnovers

I am celebrating with many others again today as I had for many years, World Nutella Day. There will be many…

Easter Menu Roundup 2013

Here is a typical Easter Italian Style Menu including, egg bread, lamb, ham, tarts, Egg Art and much more come check it out!

Upstate New York Utica/Rome Greens (Escarole) Video Recipe

Here is a step by step video/recipe to make Greens from Upstate New York. Never had them? It's worth a look and…

Crock Pot Baked Potato Recipe

I would have never dreamed how easy these were, delicious and fun to make the toppings for. Just think, baked potatoes ready in a crock pot? The…

Grilled Roasted Peppers How too

Here is the best way to eat peppers roasted, they are made on the grill. If you love peppers try these instructions.