Recipes

Stuffed Shells with Marinara Sauce

NOTE:  Everyone loves stuffed shells for the richness of the creamy ricotta cheese filling.  Bathed in marinara sauce or even a light meat sauce, this dish is always a winner.  Served with Italian salad and crusty Italian bread, everyone is happy.

Italian Garden Stir-Fry

NOTE:  My garden is going to town!  So, I just picked what was ready, and made a quick Italian stir-fry.  Be creative, with most anything you have on hand, add a little garlic and onion, and stir-fry in a good olive oil.  Top the dish…

Antipasta Salad with Honey Vinaigrette

NOTE:  This salad is so delicious and full, you could make it a meal.  Ask for a chunk of Genoa salami from the deli, and cube it small.  It is served with a sweet vinaigrette that bathes the salad with Italian flair.

Tuna Stuffed Tomatoes

NOTE:  Just in time for a fresh plump summer tomato, this tuna-stuffed tomato is so delicious.  A salad in itself, everyone will want one of these.

Italian Oil Sauce for Dipping

NOTE: This Italian dipping sauce is perfect for dipping Italian crusty bread while waiting for your favorite Italian entree. You will love the flavors in this delicious sauce and it will be hard to stop the dipping!    

Country Fried Catfish

NOTE:  If  you like catfish, you will love this crispy fried version.  The fish is very light and tender on the inside and cornmeal crisp on the outside.  Marinate in buttermilk and hot sauce if time permits for 2 hours, or just coat and fry. …

Key Lime Pie

NOTE:  This is the bet I have ever eaten, even in Florida.  Real Key limes are sometimes hard to find, so I sometimes use regular limes that work just as well .  This is a keeper recipe that that you will use again and again.

Southern Fried Chicken

NOTE:  Southern fried chicken should have a golden brown, crackling-crisp coating, and be very tender and juicy on the inside.  For best results, soak the chicken in buttermilk for 1 or 2 hours to tenderise, and by all means use a large cast-iron  skillet to…