Serves: Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 Tablespoons butter 2 Tablespoons minced garlic 1 pound fresh whole green beans, washed and stems removed Salt and pepper to taste Preparation: In a large, deep skillet, heat the oil and butter over medium heat until the butter has melted. Add the minced garlic and stir.
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Serves: 4 Ingredients: 2 ripe plantains – NOT bananas Oil – for frying Salt to taste Preparation: Peel and slice the plantains into coins or short wedges, about 1 inch long. We recommend slicing off each end of the plantain, then use a sharp knife to make 1 long, shallow slice through the skin, end
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Serves: 4 Ingredients: ½ teaspoon salt 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1 Tablespoon butter 1 – 2 pounds yuca, peeled and quartered Cuban-style Sauce 1/2 yellow onion, diced ¼ cup olive oil 2 Tablespoons minced garlic ½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice Preparation: In a large saucepan, bring 3 quarts of water to boil. Add the salt, 1 Tablespoon olive
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Serves: 12 Ingredients:12 lasagna noodles, uncooked1 ½ cups shredded Mozzarella cheese, divided2 cups ricotta cheese½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed but not cooked1 large egg, lightly beaten¼ cup chopped fresh parsley1 pound ground beef (80/20 recommended)½ pound ground sausage (mild or sweet Italian recommended)1 Tablespoon minced garlic1 teaspoon
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Serves: 6-8 Ingredients: 10 ounces mixed dried beans (see note below) with seasoning packet 1 teaspoon Better Than Bouillon roasted chicken flavor 1 teaspoon Better Than Bouillon beef flavor ! medium size sweet onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 pound smoked sausage or kielbasa 2 Tablespoons butter or vegetable oil 1 package fresh mushrooms,
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Serves: 4 Ingredients: 1 pound smoked sausage – any flavor, Andouille recommended 2 Tablespoons butter 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 green pepper, chopped 1 medium size white onion, chopped 3 stalks celery, chopped 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon Tony Chacherie’s Cajun Seasoning, or to taste 2-3 cups chicken stock
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Serves: 4-6 Ingredients:1 ½ cups balsamic vinegar½ cup brown sugar1 medium head of cabbage3-4 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil2 Tablespoons minced garlic Preparation:Preheat oven to 375° In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring the balsamic vinegar and brown sugar to a low boil, stirring often. Reduce the heat and simmer for 20- 30 minutes,
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Serves: 4 Ingredients: 1 can (14 ½ ounces) diced tomatoes, fire roasted style 2 teaspoons salt 2 Tablespoons butter 4 Tablespoons minced garlic 2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined ½ pound angel hair pasta 1 cup dry white wine (I used a nice Sauvignon Blanc) 1 ½ cups half and half 3-4 cups fresh spinach, washed
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Serves: 6 -8 Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons cooking oil, divided 1 ½ pounds ground beef 2 teaspoons salt ½ teaspoon black pepper 1 medium sweet onion, chopped 1  can (14.5 ounces) yellow corn 1 can (14.5 ounces) kitchen-sliced green beans 1 large tub (2 pounds) Bob Evan’s “Family Size” mashed potatoes 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
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Serves: 6 Ingredients: ½  a cup of cheddar cheese, ¼ cup of sweet relish, 1 dill pickle, chopped 4 eggs, hardboiled, peeled and chopped ¼ cup of chopped onion, 6 slices of bacon…chop bacon really small cuz it gets chewy ¼ teaspoon Paprika, 2 teaspoons salt, ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, Parsley, chopped Garlic to taste
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