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Classic Cole Slaw

Classic Cole Slaw

Yields: 2 Cups Ingredients: Package of Shredded Cabbage and Carrots (or you can shred your own!) 2/3 Cup of Sour Cream 2 Tablespoons Mayo 1 Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar 2 Teaspoons Sugar Salt and Pepper Preparation: Combine all ingredients in a bowl. If you’re shredding Read More

Pesto

Pesto

Pesto Yields: 1/2 Cup Ingredients: 2 Cups of Basil 1/2 Clove of Garlic 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt 3 Tablespoons Pine Nuts 1/4 Cup Olive Oil 1/4 Cup of Parm or Pecorino Salt and pepper to taste Preparation: On medium heat, toast the pine nuts in Read More

Pesto Pasta Salad

Pesto Pasta Salad

Yields: 4 Servings Ingredients: 1 box of your favorite pasta (I used Barilla Cellentani) 8 oz. sun dried tomatoes 16 oz bocconcini, cut in half (or full mozzarella ball cut in pieces) 1/2 cup of pesto (see recipe) Salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons Read More

Fried Zucchini Flowers

Fried Zucchini Flowers

Yields: 4 Portions  Ingredients: Filling: 12-13 Blossoms  1 cup fresh breadcrumbs * 1 egg 1/3 Cup of Ricotta 1/4 Cup Pecorino Romano Bunch of Fresh Italian Parsley, finely chopped Cracked black pepper  2-3 Tablespoons of Olive oil for frying *Fresh breadcrumbs is just day old Read More

BBQ Sauce

BBQ Sauce

Ingredients: 2 cups of Ketchup 1/3 cup Apple Cider Vinegar 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar 1 Tablespoon each Agave (or honey) and maple syrup  2 Teaspoon Mustard Powder 1 Teaspoon Smoked Paprika 1 Teaspoon Salt 1 Teaspoon Cracked Pepper 1/4 Teaspoon Cayenne 2 Dashes of Worcestershire  Read More

Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Yields: 8 Sandwiches Ingredients: 4 lb. Pork Shoulder (Butt) 1 Tablespoon Salt 1 Teaspoon Cracked Black Pepper  1 Teaspoon Paprika  1 Teaspoon Chili Powder 1/2 Teaspoon Granulated Garlic 1/4 Cup Light Brown Sugar, Packed BBQ Sauce (See Recipe) Cole Slaw (See Recipe) 8 Brioche Buns Read More