Eggplant Rollatini

Ingredients:Cooking spray2 large eggplants (about 1 pound each), trimmed2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese⅔ cup shredded low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided1 large egg2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish1 large clove garlic, grated with a microplane1 teaspoon grated lemon zest⅛ teaspoon salt⅛ teaspoon ground pepper2 … Read more

Alfredo Sauce

Ingredients:¼ cup butter1 clove garlic, crushed, finely grated, or pressed (optional)1 cup heavy cream1½ cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese (or you could use half Parmesan and half Romano*)Salt & pepper to tastePinch of freshly grated nutmeg (optional)¼ chopped fresh parsley (for garnish) Directions:Melt butter in a saucepan or skillet over medium low heat. If you’re … Read more

Dinner Rolls

  Very Good Dissolve yeast in water in a large mixing bowl, Stir in sugar, salt and half of flour then beat until smooth. Add egg and shortening. Beat in remaining flour until smooth. Scrape sides of bowl and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size approximately 45 minutes. Grease muffin pans. … Read more

Easy No-Filler Crab Cakes

Ingredients:1/6 cup Hellman’s Light mayonnaise1/2 tablespoon dijon mustard1/2 teaspoon Old Bay1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley1/2 tablespoon water1/2 pound lump crabmeat Directions:Preheat the broiler. Line a baking sheet with silpat or lightly coat with nonstick spray.In a medium size bowl, combine mayonnaise, mustard, Old Bay, parsley, and water. Gently fold in the crabmeat, careful not to … Read more

Grilled Chicken with Red Pepper-Pecan Romesco Sauce

Ingredients:2 medium red bell peppers1 medium tomato1 pound chicken cutlets¾ teaspoon salt, divided½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided½ cup chopped pecans, toasted1 clove garlic2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar¼ teaspoon crushed red pepperChopped scallions for garnish Directions:Preheat grill to medium-high. Grill bell peppers and tomato, turning occasionally, until blistered all over and charred in … Read more

Rajas Con Crema | Roasted Poblanos in Cream

Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: 40 min | Servings: Yield: 4 Ingredients:4 poblano peppers, roasted, and peeled1 white onion1 teaspoon minced garlic1/2 teaspoon ground ancho chile powder (optional)1 cup Mexican crema (or sour cream)1/2 cup whole kernel corn ( leave out for low-carb)1/2 to 1 cup shredded or cubed cheese (Monterey Jack or … Read more

Baked Lemon Garlic Salmon

Ingredients:For Salmon:2 lb salmon filletKosher saltExtra virgin olive oil (I used Early Harvest Greek extra virgin olive oil)½ lemon, sliced into roundsParsley for garnishFor Lemon-Garlic Sauce:Zest of 1 large lemonJuice of 2 lemons3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (I used Early Harvest Greek extra virgin olive oil)5 garlic cloves, chopped2 tsp dry oregano1 tsp sweet … Read more