Mai Tai
Mai Tai1 oz. Dark rum1 oz. Light rum1 oz. Orange Curacao1/2 oz. Orgeat Syrup (Almond flavored)2 oz. pineapple juice1 oz. Sour mix1 float of white rumOne of the bartenders at the Hale Koa gave me this...
View ArticleStir Fry Shrimp
This is my Mother’s recipe for Stir Fry Shrimp.1/2 Lb Shrimp, peeled, deveined2 teaspoons corn starch2 tablespoons rice wine or sherry1 egg3 slices ginger root1 sliced garlic clovepeanut oilsesame...
View ArticlePorcini Crepes
I don’t make crepes to often, but when I do I use the following recipes from two cookbooks that I have.Porcini Crepes(Frugal Gourmet)Basic White Sauce:2 cups milk4 tablespoons butter1/4 cup flourSalt...
View ArticlePrawns Amourense
Friends of mine made this wonderful and elegant shrimp dish for dinner one evening. 1 Lb. large Tiger Shrimp, peeled and deveined1/2 onion, sliced1/2 red bell pepper, julienned1 cup sliced...
View ArticleArroz con Pollo
This is the recipe in my Puerto Rican cookbook Titled: Cocine Conmigo. The first publication was in 1970. It was reissued in San Juan in 1980. The book contains authentic, traditional, Puerto Rican...
View ArticleGarbanzos with Chorizo
Monica PileggiOctober 2003 3 chorizos links2 T. Olive oil1 large onion, chopped4 cloves of garlic, chopped2 tomatoes, chopped1/2 cup of tomato sauce (or a little more)Dash of pepper flakes3 cans...
View ArticleVietnamese Noodles with Pork
Monica J. PileggiFebruary 2004There are many recipes for this wonderful dish. This is my version:Ingredients for the pork and marinade: 25 oz. boneless pork sirloin, trimmed of fat, sliced into thin...
View ArticleTuscan Meat Sauce
2 lbs of ground beefOlive oil1/2 small onion, diced1/3rd cup tomato paste1/2 cup tomato sauce1/3rd cup water2 large cloves garlic, sliced1 carrot, dicedRed pepper flakes1/4 - 1/3rd cup Half & half...
View ArticleBratwurst & Sauerkraut
2 lbs Bratwurst, about 10 to 12 links2 Tblsp oil1 Tblsp Paprika1 Tblsp Caraway seed2 Tblsp brown sugar2 Tblsp dill2 Medium onions, sliced2-4 Garlic cloves, chopped2 Bottles of beer2 lbs Sauerkraut,...
View ArticleTwice Baked Potatoes
This is one of my favorite potato dishes.4 large baking potatoesKosher saltFresh ground pepper1 head of garlic (outer layers removed)8 slices of lean bacon1 cup lite sour cream½ cup of milk4...
View ArticleSpinach-Artichoke Stuffed Tomatoes
Monica J .Pileggi (April 2004)8 medium sized tomatoes, tops cut off and insides scooped out2 packages of frozen spinach, thawed and drained very, very well1 14 oz. can artichoke hearts, also drained...
View ArticleCannellini Beans with Prosciutto and Herbs
3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage leaves 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves 1 15-oz can diced tomatoes with juices 2 19-oz cans cannellini beans,...
View ArticleRed Beans and Rice
Monica J. Pileggi, June 20043 cups cooked white rice1 medium onion, diced1 red bell pepper, diced3 stalks celery, diced2 T. oil1 lb. Andouille sausage, sliced1 bay leaf2 cloves garlic, minced1 can...
View ArticleCouscous
2 cups uncooked couscous 2 cups chicken brothdash salt1 tspn curry powder (more if you like the curry flavor)Bring the broth to a boil. Add the couscous, stir quickly. Remove from heat and cover. Let...
View ArticleCuban Black Beans
1 lb black beans, dried, rinsed4 c. water1 large onion, chopped4 cloves garlic, chopped1 large green bell pepper, chopped1/3 c. oil2 bay leaves1 t. oregano1 t. coriander1/2 t. cumin1 t. salt1/8 t....
View ArticleSweet Potato and Squash Bake
1-1/2 pound sweet potatoes2 pound acorn squash 4-6 tsp canola oil, enough to lightly coat2 Tbsp unpacked brown sugar 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat an 8-inch...
View ArticleBaked Sweet Potatoes
This is a recipe from my friend Kim Engle (December 2002)2 lbs canned sweet potatoes, drained1 stick butter2 eggs, beaten2-1/2 shots of Amaretto Liquor1/4 c. sugarTopping:1/2 c. pecans1/2 stick...
View ArticleSausage Stuffing
I make this every year for Thanksgiving. Monica J. Pileggi 19985 Italian sausage links (sweet and hot), removed from casings and crumbled1.5 bags (about 21 oz) of seasoned bread cubes4 Celery stalks,...
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Pork and Black Bean Stew
For a rotation group dinner last night (18 May 20130, I made a pork and black bean stew (http://allrecipes.com/recipe/pork-and-black-bean-stew/) for our Brazil food theme:Ingredients2 tablespoons...
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Spicy Slaw
Yesterday I made this spicy slaw to go with pulled pork sandwiches (http://monicacooks.blogspot.com/2010/04/oven-roasted-pulled-pork-sandwiches.html) for a party (17 people). The pulled pork and spicy...
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