This dish is so easy to make and tastes like it came from an Italian restaurant. Creamy, spicy and a little salty with the capers, you can add slices of grilled chicken to make it a complete meal. 1 lb. penne pasta 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 2-3 cloves garlic, minced 1-2 tsp. crushed [...]
Posted in Casseroles, Comfort Zone, Pasta/Rice/Potato, Vegetables/Side Dishes | Tagged capers, Italian recipe, kraft recipes, penne pasta, perfect 10 cookbooks, vodka pasta
Roasted peppers adds an amazing flavor to your recipes. It’s really quite easy to do. Prepare charcoal grill to medium-hot. Place peppers on grill, turning them a quarter turn every 2-3 minutes. Grill until skins are blackened. You can also roast them in your oven by broiling the peppers on a rack under preheated broiler [...]
Posted in Cooking Tips, Vegetables/Side Dishes | Tagged grilling peppers, how to roast peppers, kraft recipes, perfect 10 cookbooks, roasted peppers
Once you taste a fresh, homemade condiment for your sandwiches, meats, fish or poultry, you’ll never go back to store bought again. Here are some quick, wonderful condiment sauces to liven up your dishes. Jalapeno Garlic Sauce 1 cup mayonnaise 3 whole pickled jalapeno peppers 2 Tbsp. tomato paste 1 garlic clove, chopped 1 tsp. [...]
Posted in Appetizers, Chicken, Condiments, Sauces, Vegetables/Side Dishes | Tagged condiments, dips, kraft recipes, perfect 10 cookbooks, sauces
This special steak has been served at the famous Hereford House in Kansas City. Its skillet preparation makes it an easy dish to prepare year round. 8 (3-oz.) beef tenderloin medallions (fillet mignon) 2 Tbsp. clarified butter, or vegetable oil 2 Tbsp. shallot, finely chopped 1 cup beef broth 1/2 cup bourbon 1/2 cup whipping [...]
Posted in Beef, Comfort Zone, Recipe of the Week, Restaurant Recipes, Uncategorized | Tagged bourbon steak, Hereford House, Kansas City steak, kraft recipes, perfect 10 cookbooks, Steak, tenderloin
Here is a fabulous recipe from one of Kansas City’s very best chefs. Jasper Mirabile Jr. is chef and owner of Jasper’s Ristorante, one of Kansas City’s best Italian restaurants. Recently, he served The First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama, when she visited Kansas City. She tasted this special dish and loved it. [...]
Posted in Blog!, Breakfast/Brunch, Casseroles, Celebrity Chef Recipes, Comfort Zone, Pasta/Rice/Potato, Recipe of the Week, Restaurant Recipes, Seafood, Vegetables/Side Dishes | Tagged Jasper's Kansas City, kraft recipes, lobster, lobster macaroni and cheese, mac and cheese, perfect 10 cookbooks
Serve this tropical salsa over grilled fish, chicken or pork for a fresh new taste. 2 cups fresh pineapple, finely diced 1 cup fresh mango, finely diced 1/2 cup sweet onion, diced (like Maui or Vidalia) 1 garlic clove, minced 1 fresh hot chili, seeded and minced (like Jalapeno or Thai chili) 2 Tbsp. mint [...]
Posted in Appetizers, Grill / BBQ / Smoke, Salads, Seafood, Vegetables/Side Dishes | Tagged condiments, grilled meats, kraft recipes, mango salsa, perfect 10 cookbooks, pineapple salsa
Try these amazing stuffed mushrooms for your next dinner party, or just treat yourself for no reason at all! 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen chopped spinach 3 dozen baby portobello mushrooms 1/2 cup butter 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1/4 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 cup bread crumbs 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 1/8 tsp. [...]
Posted in Appetizers, Vegetables/Side Dishes | Tagged kraft recipes, perfect 10 cookbooks, portobello mushrooms, spinach, stuffed mushrooms
Want to take your grilled steaks to the next level? After grilling, while the steaks are resting, place pats of this wonderful butter on top of steak. What a difference! 1/2 stick butter, room temperature 1/2 stick margarine, room temperature 1 clove garlic, minced 2 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 Tbsp. chopped chives or [...]
Posted in Beef, Comfort Zone, Grill / BBQ / Smoke, Restaurant Recipes | Tagged condiments, grilled steaks, kraft recipes, perfect 10 cookbooks, steak butter
A perfect way to use fresh spring asparagus. This creamy risotto will become a family favorite. 3/4 lb. asparagus spears 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 1/2 cups leeks, cleaned and sliced 1 cup Arborio rice 3 cups chicken broth 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 2 Tbsp. fresh parsley, snipped 1/2 tsp. lemon zest 1 [...]
Posted in Pasta/Rice/Potato, Vegetables/Side Dishes | Tagged asparagus, kraft recipes, leek, perfect 10 cookbooks, risotto
A healthy grilled tuna that is perked up with Strawberry Salsa. 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, firmly packed 2/3 cup olive oil 2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar 1 Tbsp. soy sauce 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 1/4 tsp. sugar 1/4 tsp. salt 2 Tbsp. hot water 4 (6 oz.) tuna steaks Strawberry Salsa 4 sprigs [...]
Posted in Recipe of the Week, Seafood | Tagged grilled tuna, kraft recipes, perfect 10 cookbooks