Pineapple-Coconut Gelato by Patricia Stagich

Pineapple-Coconut GelatoYou say gelato, I say Ice Cream. A rose by any other name etc. What is Gelato?Gelato has a lower butterfat content, and slightly less sugar, than most American ice creams. American ice cream is typically made from heavy cream, while Italian gelato is based on milk with egg yolks added for richness and nonfat…

Chicken Madeira by Patricia Stagich

Chicken MadeiraOk...I really had to fix this one. This was a copykat recipe from the Cheesecake Factory which I had recently.Of course it didn't come anywhere near what I had. That's what I get for being a copykat...nah nah nah nah nah! I think Chef Pablo is not giving away anything!This is a sauteed chicken topped with asparagus…

Napolean Pastry Dessert by Claudia lamascolo

PagesNapoleon Pastry DessertPuff PastryPreheat oven to 425 degrees. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper, set aside.Unfold puff pastry sheet and trim edges to a 9-inch square. Cut pastry into nine rectangles. Transfer pastry dough to the prepared baking sheets; prick pastry. Bake in a preheated oven for 18-23 minutes, or until…

Rice Pudding Brulee by Patricia Stagich

New Jersey has more diners than any state in the nation and is considered "The Diner Capital" of the world!Go Jersey!On every diner dessert menu you will find rice pudding. A true old-fashioned homey dessert. Imagine a bowl of warm rice pudding topped with a crispy, caramel brulee topping! Let's turn this into something…

Florentine Manacotti by Chef Smith

"BTP" Bacon Tomato Pasta by Chef Smith

Saltimbocca-Style Chicken Cutlet with Fettuccine by Chef Smith

In Italian saltimbocca means "jumps in the mouth"

Chili Oil by Chef Smith

I use this in alot of Asian dishes and it is awesome in the buttermilk mixture for fried chicken!

Creamy Italian Dressing by Chef Smith

Tomato Sauce by Chef Smith

sour cream waffles by Chez la mere

from many different sites foodiewife cutting edge of ordinary art smith etc etc etc

balsamic bbq sauce by Chez la mere

courtesy of food tv usa site, gianda de laurentis

Seven Layer Fiesta Dip by Patricia Stagich

Double click on image to enlargeIt's quick to put together the night before and have it ready for your guests with a big bowl of tortilla chips.Excuse the presentation, but this is for a Communion party tomorrow and everything is ready to go in foil trays.1/2 small jalapeno, minced (optional)In medium bowl, combine refried beans and 2…

Coconut Custard Pie by Patricia Stagich

Coconut Custard PieCoconut Custard Pie is an old-fashioned dessert. It's one of my favorites. This is a quick-to-make pie that makes it's own crust! Everything is done in the blender!In a blender, combine first seven ingredients. Cover and blend for 10 seconds; scrape sides if necessary. Blend another 10 seconds. Add coconut and…

You have been warned.... by Pat

PagesYou have been warned....Don't let thisinnocent looking muffin fool you. Its good, I mean reallygood,,,,,,seriously good. You wont want to eat just one. And I made them big.Trust me, you will still want another.....remember, you have beenwarned. lolPreheat oven to 400 degrees.In a muffin pan that makes 6 large Texas size muffins,…