Monday, September 7, 2020

Muffuletta

Originating in the French Quarter of New Orleans the Muffuletta is a hearty and delicious sandwich that you make a day ahead. Makes 6 servings

 Ingredients

  • 1 Garlic clove
  • 3/4 c Green olives
  • 3/4 c Black olives
  • 1/3 c Pimento
  • 1/3 c Parsley
  • 1/3 c + 1 Tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 Round loaf crusty Italian bread
  • 1/2 lb Hard salami
  • 1/2 lb Baked ham
  • 1/4 lb Provolone cheese 

Instructions

  1. Cut the round loaf horizontally and pull out enough of the bread inside to make room for the fillings.
  2. In a small bowl combine minced garlic, green and black olives, pimentos, parsley, oregano, pepper and olive oil.
  3. Brush the bottom half with 1 Tbsp olive oil and cover with salami, ham and provolone cheese.
  4. Fill the top half with the olive mixture.
  5. Place the bottom piece on top of the top piece and invert.
  6. Wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
  7. Allow to come to room temperature before cutting into 6 servings.

Thursday, January 2, 2020

Chili Cheese Nachos

Chili Cheese Nachos

Delicious and filling game day (or any day) food. Easy and quick to make.

Ingredients

  • Nacho chips
  • Chili
  • Cheese


Instructions

  1. Pre-heat oven to 400deg.
  2. Heat chili in a sauce pan on the stove
  3. Add a layer of chips to the bottom of baking dish
  4. Layer on half the chili
  5. Layer on half the cheese
  6. Repeat with the chips, chili and cheese for a second layer
  7. Bake in the oven for 8 to 10 minutes

Use a wide spatula to transfer nachos to serving plate

Top with your choice of toppings: chopped tomatoes, sliced jalapenos, sour cream, guacamole, etc.


Enjoy!

Sunday, April 21, 2019

Irish Soda Bread

Easy and delicious. Didn't think you could make bread? Thought you needed a bread maker or had to deal with yeast and complicated rising schedules? Not for this bread. Try it. You'll love it!

Ingredients

  • 3 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. sea salt
  • 1 1/2 cups butter milk (+ save a little extra to the side)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 450 deg.
  2. Put the flour, baking soda and salt in a bowl and mix well with a whisk.
  3. Make a well in the middle of the flour.
  4. Pour your buttermilk into the well.
  5. Combine with a spoon until it gets too thick.
  6. Switch to mixing with your hands and continue until you have a nice firm dough. If your dough is very dry and doesn't form a nice ball, add a little extra buttermilk, 1 tablespoon at a time. Knead well before adding your next Tbsp. to be sure you don't overdo it.
  7. Form your dough into a round disk approximately 1 1/2 inches thick.
  8. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  9. Bake it in the oven at 450 deg. for 15 minutes
  10. Reduce the temperature to 400 deg. and continue baking for 25-30 minutes. If your bread starts to look too brown, loosely cover with aluminum foil.
  11. Once it's cooled, store it in a plastic bag in the fridge.