PEAS AND PECORINO

Shuck the peas; you should get about 2 cups of shucked peas.  Bring a pot of water to a boil over medium heat. Season it with enough salt that it tastes like the sea. Prepare an ice bath in a large bowl. Add the peas to the boiling water and cook, at a simmer, until…

Cabbage with Cheese Sauce I

2 pieces bacon¼ cup chopped onion4 oz. Velveeta cheese, cubedSalt and pepper½ head cabbage, coarsely chopped Cut raw bacon into ½ inch pieces and cook with onion in the microwave for 2-3 minutes or until cooked. Drain grease and add chopped cabbage to the onion and bacon; stir. Cover and microwave for 5-8 minutes or…

Cajun Crab and Asparagus Pie

Salt 3/4 cup sliced large asparagus spears (cut on the bias, 14-inch thick) One 10-ounce ball white or whole-wheat pizza dough 3/4 cup Cajun Alfredo Sauce, recipe follows 3/4 cup fresh crabmeat, drained and well picked for shells 1/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese 2 tablespoons diced roasted red bell pepper Freshly cracked black pepper 1/4…

Curtis Stone’s granny’s cottage pie

Place potatoes in a large saucepan and add enough cold salted water to cover by 2.5cm. Cover and bring to a simmer over high heat, then tilt the lid, reduce heat to medium and simmer for 15 mins or until potatoes are tender. Drain potatoes in a metal strainer and place strainer over the hot saucepan to…

Red Velvet Bagel Bread Pudding with Philly Cream Cheese Schmear

3 cups milk 2 ⅔ cup sugar 1 cup cocoa powder 6 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 teaspoon red color 1 teaspoon salt 10-12 plain bagels Cream Cheese Schmear, recipe follows Heat the oven to 350F and grease a 10-inch bundt pan. In a large bowl, whisk together milk, sugar, cocoa, eggs, vanilla, red…