A new twist on an old favorite! Ingredients: 1 medium onion, chopped 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 Tbsp. chopped garlic Salt & Pepper to taste 1 lb. ground sirloin (90% lean) 1 – 15 oz. can Ro-tel tomatoes with green chilis 3/4 cup chili sauce 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup raisins 1/2 cup pimento-stuffed olives…

These individual rolls are easy to serve, great for a first course for a big crowd or part of a buffet.  For a main course, you just have to add a salad. 1 lb. ricotta cheese 1 large eggplant 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 cup canola oil 1 egg 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Pecorino…

For those of you who love Ina Garten’s recipes, a group of us get together and re-create on of her recipes at home.  This fresh lemon mousse is a summer dessert but it’s elegant enough to serve to company any time of the year. Fresh Lemon Mousse 3 extra-large whole eggs 3 extra-large eggs, separated…

The Polish Easter Babka celebrates the return of the egg to the diet after the Lenten Fast. Babka is always at the Easter Feast.  This is a Babka of a completely different sort.  Don’t be intimidated by the lengthy directions, I just wanted to make it as easy as possible!! Proofing Sponge  1/2 cup warm…

I grow fresh basil every year in my garden. Now when the basil and parsley are plentiful, make extra pesto and freeze it into cubes or small containers to use through the winter.   1-1/2 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves 1 cup loosely packed fresh Italian parsley 4 plump garlic cloves, peeled 2 cups…