Hi Everyone!! Spring is finally seeming to peek it's head out with some flowers blooming here and there I know my allergies are coming thru full speed ahead!! Easter is right around the corner so I was thinking maybe some of you might want to have a good old fashioned Easter Bread Recipe!!
6 to 7 cups Flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 tsp salt
2 pkg of Active Dry Yeast
1 cup milk
1 cup water
1/2 cup butter or margarine (I use butter)
1 egg
Put 4 cups of flour in bowl sprinkle dry yeast over the flour (sounds weird but it works)
Melt butter add cup of milk & water add to flour
Beat egg with 1/2 cup sugar.
Add to flour.
As you are working it add flour a little at a time. Dough should be sticky,but not wet. Smear butter over Dough. Let it rise for 3 hours. Need it,put it in tube pan, let it rise for one hour. Bake @350 for 45 min. You can drizzle with conf sugar frosting once it cools.
And some pretty little candy they sell in bakery section during this time of year.
*Icing is just confectonary sugar vanilla and milk you need to eyeball it the way you want it for this you would want it to be thin not a frosting thick any questions just ask me please!! thanks!!
Happy Easter!! Hoping to come back with a Ricotta and Rice Pie Recipe!!
Buon Appetito~
Mangia!
Have a wonderful day and remember to cook for your soul!!
Thank you!
Felicia
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Alfredo Sauce (You can use for any type of pasta)
Hi Everyone!!
Lots of people looking for Alfredo Sauce here is a quick recipe you can use for any type of pasta you can also add Chicken or Shrimp if you wanted or make it like a Primavera (lots of veggies)!!!
1 pint of heavy cream
1/2 (1 stick) unsalted butter,softened
1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
Freshly cracked black pepper
Chopped Fresh Flat-Leaf Parsley,for garnish
To prepare alfredo sauce: Heat heavy cream over low medium heat in a deep saute pan. Add butter and whisk gently to melt. Sprinkle in cheese and stir to incorporate. Season with freshly cracked black pepper. In a large stockpot,cook pasta in plenty of boiled salted water. Quickly drain the pasta and add it to the saute pan,gently toss the noodles to coat in the alfredo. Transfer pasta to a warm serving bowl. Top with more grated cheese and chopped parsley. Serve immediately.
If you wanted to you can add grilled or cooked chicken breast to this or grilled or cooked shrimp.
Also a great idea is when there are lots of fresh vegies in season add them to your alfredo and make a nice Alfredo Primavera!!
Any kind of pasta will do well with this alfredo sauce also!!
If you wanted to make it extra rich you can also add a few teaspoons of cream cheese to this yummmm!! Nice and Cheesey!!
Buon Appetito!
Mangia!
Have a wonderful day and remember to cook for your soul!!
Thank you!!
Lots of people looking for Alfredo Sauce here is a quick recipe you can use for any type of pasta you can also add Chicken or Shrimp if you wanted or make it like a Primavera (lots of veggies)!!!
1 pint of heavy cream
1/2 (1 stick) unsalted butter,softened
1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
Freshly cracked black pepper
Chopped Fresh Flat-Leaf Parsley,for garnish
To prepare alfredo sauce: Heat heavy cream over low medium heat in a deep saute pan. Add butter and whisk gently to melt. Sprinkle in cheese and stir to incorporate. Season with freshly cracked black pepper. In a large stockpot,cook pasta in plenty of boiled salted water. Quickly drain the pasta and add it to the saute pan,gently toss the noodles to coat in the alfredo. Transfer pasta to a warm serving bowl. Top with more grated cheese and chopped parsley. Serve immediately.
If you wanted to you can add grilled or cooked chicken breast to this or grilled or cooked shrimp.
Also a great idea is when there are lots of fresh vegies in season add them to your alfredo and make a nice Alfredo Primavera!!
Any kind of pasta will do well with this alfredo sauce also!!
If you wanted to make it extra rich you can also add a few teaspoons of cream cheese to this yummmm!! Nice and Cheesey!!
Buon Appetito!
Mangia!
Have a wonderful day and remember to cook for your soul!!
Thank you!!
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Pasta Fagioli
Anytime is a great day for Pasta Fagioli got to love it for sure!! It's a simple meal and very fulfilling especially with some fresh Italian Bread!!
Yum its getting me hungry now!!
1lb Ditalini Pasta (Ronzoni or Barilla or your prefrence of pasta)
1/2 head of garlic chopped
1/2 onion chopped
1 Can Canellini Beans (Progresso unless you have a preferred kind)do not drain the can once emptied in pan add one can of water
salt & pepper to your taste
garlic & onion powder 1/2 tsp each.
basil chopped up 1/4 cup
parlsey chopped up 1/4 cup
*If you are really in a pinch and you have no time and really have to something I dont ever normally do you can use a can of Sauce Contadina makes one of the best it makes a yummy Pasta Fagioli!!
Once the sauce is done you can add it to the beans,onions and garlic that is simmering put in about 1/3 pot with sauce let that simmer on low heat.
Cook your pasta separately and drain well once the sauce and beans have simmered for about 20 minutes together it should be ready for the pasta
put the pasta in the pan with everything else it will absorb the sauce don't worry if you prefer it a little soupier add more sauce.
Once it sits for a little time it will be ready for you to enjoy sprinkle some grated cheese to your liking!! You can also add pepperoni to this dish if you like a little zing and some crushed hot pepper!!
*Tomato Sauce - you will find my marinara sauce recipe here on my blog you can use that for this recipe.
I will do a quick recap for you.
1/2 onion chopped
1/2 head garlic chopped
olive oil
garlic & onion powder
basil & parlsey chopped
1 can crushed tomatoes (add water 1 can)
1 can puree tomatoes (add water 1 can)
1 can tomato paste
Heat up the oil in sauce pan and then put in onion and garlic let them brown a little.
Then put the tomatoes in and then add the water let it simmer for an hour possibly two hours until it looks cooked low heat. There will be more sauce here than you need for pasta fagioli sorry I dont know how to cook small amounts!! You can freeze the sauce or use it for another meal!!
If you have any questions or need help with any of the recipes please ask me I will help you!!
Buon Appetito!!
Mangia!!
Have a wonderful day and remember cook to comfort your soul!! :)
Yum its getting me hungry now!!
1lb Ditalini Pasta (Ronzoni or Barilla or your prefrence of pasta)
1/2 head of garlic chopped
1/2 onion chopped
1 Can Canellini Beans (Progresso unless you have a preferred kind)do not drain the can once emptied in pan add one can of water
salt & pepper to your taste
garlic & onion powder 1/2 tsp each.
basil chopped up 1/4 cup
parlsey chopped up 1/4 cup
*If you are really in a pinch and you have no time and really have to something I dont ever normally do you can use a can of Sauce Contadina makes one of the best it makes a yummy Pasta Fagioli!!
Once the sauce is done you can add it to the beans,onions and garlic that is simmering put in about 1/3 pot with sauce let that simmer on low heat.
Cook your pasta separately and drain well once the sauce and beans have simmered for about 20 minutes together it should be ready for the pasta
put the pasta in the pan with everything else it will absorb the sauce don't worry if you prefer it a little soupier add more sauce.
Once it sits for a little time it will be ready for you to enjoy sprinkle some grated cheese to your liking!! You can also add pepperoni to this dish if you like a little zing and some crushed hot pepper!!
*Tomato Sauce - you will find my marinara sauce recipe here on my blog you can use that for this recipe.
I will do a quick recap for you.
1/2 onion chopped
1/2 head garlic chopped
olive oil
garlic & onion powder
basil & parlsey chopped
1 can crushed tomatoes (add water 1 can)
1 can puree tomatoes (add water 1 can)
1 can tomato paste
Heat up the oil in sauce pan and then put in onion and garlic let them brown a little.
Then put the tomatoes in and then add the water let it simmer for an hour possibly two hours until it looks cooked low heat. There will be more sauce here than you need for pasta fagioli sorry I dont know how to cook small amounts!! You can freeze the sauce or use it for another meal!!
If you have any questions or need help with any of the recipes please ask me I will help you!!
Buon Appetito!!
Mangia!!
Have a wonderful day and remember cook to comfort your soul!! :)
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Chicken and Broccoli Happy Spring!! Still a little chilly! Hopefully warming up soon!!
Hi everyone It's supposed to be Spring but still pretty chilly out isn't it!! Oh well will be here before we know it and we will be complaining that it is too hot! Can't wait to begin working outside planting some herbs and flowers!! Today I am going to leave a nice recipe for Chicken and Broccoli.
Chicken and Broccoli over Noodles
Chicken Breast (boneless breasts depending on how many you are serving this recipe for about 4 people.
2lbs chicken breast cut up in pieces
Flour enough to coat your chicken
Salt & Pepper to your liking
Onion Powder 1/2 teaspoon
Garlic 4 cloves minced
1/2 cup white wine
1 can chicken broth (fat free and less sodium)
1 bag Steam n Fresh Frozen Broccoli or fresh broccoli that you would need to steam.
1/2 bag cooked egg noodles.
Vegetable oil 1/4 cup
Put vegetable oil in pan maybe a dutch oven or sauce pan let it heat up take chicken chunks and put in flour shake off excess flour put in minced garlic let brown a little be careful if your heat is too high it will stick keep your stove lower. Once the chicken seems cooked and light brown put in your white wine let that cook off for a few minutes then your chicken broth let that cook and simmer for about 15-20 minutes. You can then put on your water to cook your noodles in if you prefer another pasta that is fine too whatever you would like to have with your chicken and broccoli. Add your spices to your chicken now. Have your broccoli steamed and drained ready to put in your chicken now. The broccoli shouldn't be left in that dinner the broccoli will smash if left too long. Once your noodles are ready drain them. You can then divide your noodles into your plates then spoon out your chicken and broccoli. A salad would go nice with this meal if you would like. Also you can add mushrooms if you would like along with a pinch of grated cheese.
Enjoy let me know what you think of this if you make it we love it will be back soon with something else if you have any ideas let me know or any recipes you might be looking for.
Have a wonderful day and remember cook to comfort your soul. Live,Love,Laugh!!
Buon Appetito Thank you! :)
Chicken and Broccoli over Noodles
Chicken Breast (boneless breasts depending on how many you are serving this recipe for about 4 people.
2lbs chicken breast cut up in pieces
Flour enough to coat your chicken
Salt & Pepper to your liking
Onion Powder 1/2 teaspoon
Garlic 4 cloves minced
1/2 cup white wine
1 can chicken broth (fat free and less sodium)
1 bag Steam n Fresh Frozen Broccoli or fresh broccoli that you would need to steam.
1/2 bag cooked egg noodles.
Vegetable oil 1/4 cup
Put vegetable oil in pan maybe a dutch oven or sauce pan let it heat up take chicken chunks and put in flour shake off excess flour put in minced garlic let brown a little be careful if your heat is too high it will stick keep your stove lower. Once the chicken seems cooked and light brown put in your white wine let that cook off for a few minutes then your chicken broth let that cook and simmer for about 15-20 minutes. You can then put on your water to cook your noodles in if you prefer another pasta that is fine too whatever you would like to have with your chicken and broccoli. Add your spices to your chicken now. Have your broccoli steamed and drained ready to put in your chicken now. The broccoli shouldn't be left in that dinner the broccoli will smash if left too long. Once your noodles are ready drain them. You can then divide your noodles into your plates then spoon out your chicken and broccoli. A salad would go nice with this meal if you would like. Also you can add mushrooms if you would like along with a pinch of grated cheese.
Enjoy let me know what you think of this if you make it we love it will be back soon with something else if you have any ideas let me know or any recipes you might be looking for.
Have a wonderful day and remember cook to comfort your soul. Live,Love,Laugh!!
Buon Appetito Thank you! :)
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Broccoli Rabe (different ideas that you can put with it)!!!
Do you like Broccoli Rabe and sometimes tired of the same old way of cooking it with garlic well here you go something different!!
You can use Broccoli Rabe in lots of different things here I will explain to you a few different ways to swing this recipe around to suit your taste buds that day!! You can easily add Sausage, Pepperoni and or Cannellini Beans have it like that or if you wish add it over your favorite pasta!! You can even make a Broccoli Rabe Bruschetta!! yumm!!
I buy the Andy Boy Broccoli Rabe maybe 1 or 2 bunches
garlic (as much as you like for flavor)
Olive Oil enough to coat bottom of frying pan
Squeeze of lemon juice
Splash of White Wine
Salt & Pepper to taste
Garlic Powder
*Can Cannellini Beans
*Sausage links or sausage meat
*Pepperoni chopped up
*Italian bread sliced with olive oil brushed on it
These * items are if you want to mix it up with the Broccoli Rabe!!
I sliver my garlic or keep in cloves and put in frying pan with olive oil heat up but don't make too hot!!
Take your Broccoli Rabe and take ends off not the flower and then chop the rest not too small and wash drain once that is done and oil is heating up put the cleaned broccoli rabe in the pan then you can put the white wine and splash of lemon juice and spices.
Let it cook it will shrink in the pan once cooked.
Sometimes for a kick I add a can of Cannellini Beans and then to really twist it up throw some chopped pepperoni and sausage yummmm!!
If you take some Italian bread and toast it you can put this Broccoli Rabe mixture on it and make your own special Bruschetta!!
Another idea mix it up with pasta!!
Sounds delish!!
Remember if you have an questions let me know I am here this is just a little recipe for you all to try.
I will be back soon with more ideas and recipes.
Mangia
Ciao!!
Felicia
You can use Broccoli Rabe in lots of different things here I will explain to you a few different ways to swing this recipe around to suit your taste buds that day!! You can easily add Sausage, Pepperoni and or Cannellini Beans have it like that or if you wish add it over your favorite pasta!! You can even make a Broccoli Rabe Bruschetta!! yumm!!
I buy the Andy Boy Broccoli Rabe maybe 1 or 2 bunches
garlic (as much as you like for flavor)
Olive Oil enough to coat bottom of frying pan
Squeeze of lemon juice
Splash of White Wine
Salt & Pepper to taste
Garlic Powder
*Can Cannellini Beans
*Sausage links or sausage meat
*Pepperoni chopped up
*Italian bread sliced with olive oil brushed on it
These * items are if you want to mix it up with the Broccoli Rabe!!
I sliver my garlic or keep in cloves and put in frying pan with olive oil heat up but don't make too hot!!
Take your Broccoli Rabe and take ends off not the flower and then chop the rest not too small and wash drain once that is done and oil is heating up put the cleaned broccoli rabe in the pan then you can put the white wine and splash of lemon juice and spices.
Let it cook it will shrink in the pan once cooked.
Sometimes for a kick I add a can of Cannellini Beans and then to really twist it up throw some chopped pepperoni and sausage yummmm!!
If you take some Italian bread and toast it you can put this Broccoli Rabe mixture on it and make your own special Bruschetta!!
Another idea mix it up with pasta!!
Sounds delish!!
Remember if you have an questions let me know I am here this is just a little recipe for you all to try.
I will be back soon with more ideas and recipes.
Mangia
Ciao!!
Felicia
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Happy Valentine's Day!!
Hi Everyone!!
Saying wishing everyone a Happy Valentine's Day!! Thinking of maybe some Hamburger Soup this weekend and maybe some Chicken Caccitore haven't totally decided there are different recipes and thoughts of what to cook dancing around in my mind right now! I will let you know and post some pics ok soon!! Any special plans for the weekend!! PS going to be 50's end of next week maybe a little thaw we need it! Hoping for Spring in the future can't wait how about you! have a great day and weekend! Talk soon on the Felicia's Cooking Corner Blog!! Let me know if you have any ideas of something you might want a recipe for!! take care!! thanks!! oxox :) *smiles*
Saying wishing everyone a Happy Valentine's Day!! Thinking of maybe some Hamburger Soup this weekend and maybe some Chicken Caccitore haven't totally decided there are different recipes and thoughts of what to cook dancing around in my mind right now! I will let you know and post some pics ok soon!! Any special plans for the weekend!! PS going to be 50's end of next week maybe a little thaw we need it! Hoping for Spring in the future can't wait how about you! have a great day and weekend! Talk soon on the Felicia's Cooking Corner Blog!! Let me know if you have any ideas of something you might want a recipe for!! take care!! thanks!! oxox :) *smiles*
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Delish Baked Potato Casserole!! Yum!!
Today was a crummy day lots of rain a damp day but thinking the snow might be melting a little!! Made some boneless pork chops one of hubby favorite with shake n bake I am not really a fan of shake n bake but he loves it and I love making what he enjoys so much!! Anyway I wanted to think of a new creative way to make mashed potatoes so I created a new potato casserole!
Sort of like twice baked potatoes you may have had this before!!
8 0R 10 Potatoes
1 cup sour cream
1 cup milk (this you will have to eye ball maybe not quite a cup
1/2 cup butter or margarine
6 or 8 slices of bacon (cook it and crumble it)
2 scallions chopped
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (unless there is another cheese you prefer)
I baked the potatoes in oven and let them cook I peeled them and put insides in a bowl.
Added the sour cream,milk and butter and used mixer to make sure all mixed thru and potatoes were mashed if you like the consistency of pieces of potato don't mix as much.
Next put your crumbled bacon in and your chopped scallions.
Grease a baking pan probably 13 x 9 or a pie plate put your mixture in that pan and then top with the shredded cheese.
Bake @ 350 about 20 minutes or half hour just let that cheese melt on top!!
This was delish a treat instead of just mashed potatoes!!
Enjoy!! Hope your keeping warm and staying safe out of that ice and snow!!
Until next time!
Buona Appetito Mangia!!!
*smiles*
Sort of like twice baked potatoes you may have had this before!!
8 0R 10 Potatoes
1 cup sour cream
1 cup milk (this you will have to eye ball maybe not quite a cup
1/2 cup butter or margarine
6 or 8 slices of bacon (cook it and crumble it)
2 scallions chopped
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (unless there is another cheese you prefer)
I baked the potatoes in oven and let them cook I peeled them and put insides in a bowl.
Added the sour cream,milk and butter and used mixer to make sure all mixed thru and potatoes were mashed if you like the consistency of pieces of potato don't mix as much.
Next put your crumbled bacon in and your chopped scallions.
Grease a baking pan probably 13 x 9 or a pie plate put your mixture in that pan and then top with the shredded cheese.
Bake @ 350 about 20 minutes or half hour just let that cheese melt on top!!
This was delish a treat instead of just mashed potatoes!!
Enjoy!! Hope your keeping warm and staying safe out of that ice and snow!!
Until next time!
Buona Appetito Mangia!!!
*smiles*
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