Beer Can Chicken

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 16:55:00 +0000

Flavorful and moist, this chicken on the can gets its roasted look and taste from grilling over a can of beer. An excellent choice for your Labor Day Weekend cookout.

Sicilian Pasta with Shrimp & Almond Cream

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 15:21:00 +0000

Almond orchards flourish in the Mediterranean climate of Sicily. Here, we puree almonds with tomatoes, olive oil and other ingredients to create a delicious sauce for pasta and shrimp.

Ginger Carrot Marmalade

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:10:00 +0000

Surprisingly delicious, this vibrant orange carrot marmalade has a tangy-sweet flavor and tastes great paired with a soft spreadable cheese, such as goat cheese, brie or cream cheese, served on artisan crackers or warm crusty bread.

Cavatelli with Chicken and Tomato

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:12:00 +0000

To make this savory, Italian style dish faster, use a purchased rotisserie chicken. Cut it into 6 pieces. Prepare the sauce and simmer the chicken pieces in the sauce for about 15 minutes while you cook the pasta.

Zucchini Bread and Butter Pickles

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:15:00 +0000

Anyone who has a backyard garden probably has a surplus of zucchini at the end of the summer. This recipe will help you make sure they don't go to waste. These tasty pickles aren't as sweet as the store-bought bread & butter pickles, but you'll love 'em.

Smith’s Piccalilli

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:45:00 +0000

I remember in the hot summertime my mother making jars and jars of this relish. She used the piccalilli as a condiment for ham and beans. But you can use it any number of ways. For me, piccalilli is a pleasant reminder of summer.

Red Onion-Garlic Steak Sauce

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:40:00 +0000

The rich, deep, robust flavors of this sauce are perfect with steaks, roast beef sandwiches, burgers and all kinds of meaty sandwiches.

Apple-Pear Butter

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:35:00 +0000

Tangy-sweet apples and ripe orchard pears are slow-simmered until thick and bubbling-hot. Flavored with apple cider, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves, this easy-to-prepare variation on traditional apple butter will be a hit with everyone.

Tomato Jam

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:30:00 +0000

This bright red jam is kind of like a homemade ketchup, but so much better. Use it as you would ketchup or any condiment. Its fresh tomato flavor works wonders on burgers or hot dogs, scrambled eggs and all kinds of sandwiches.

Pasta Salad with Grilled Tuna and Roasted Tomatoes

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 08:25:00 +0000

This tasty grilled tuna and pasta salad makes a great dish for a weekend brunch or light dinner. The ingredients can be prepared ahead of time and tossed with the dressing just before serving.

Chesapeake Bay Crab Cakes

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:05:00 +0000

You don't have to live on Chesapeake Bay to enjoy wonderful crunchy crab cakes. This heart-healthy recipe lets you enjoy this traditional American dish wherever you call home.

Penne alla Vodka

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:48:00 +0000

Vodka may seem like an odd ingredient for an Italian dish, but this Florentine pasta has become a modern classic. For a tomato-based sauce like this one, add the liquor after sautéing the garlic and allow it to reduce before putting in the tomatoes.

Paella a la Valenciana

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 08:10:00 +0000

Paella takes its name from the two-handled shallow pan. The dish originated in Valencia, Spain, where it is typically made with a medium-grain rice, rabbit or chicken, tomatoes, beans and often snails. In this recipe, the snails are replaced with shrimp.

Sour Cream Peach Tart

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 09:05:00 +0000

Full of rich, fresh peach flavor, this beautiful tart looks beautiful and tastes wonderful. Peaches are in season right now, so it's a great time to try this recipe!

Crusty Baked Rigatoni with Beef Ragu

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 09:30:00 +0000

Few meals are as comforting as a pan of baked pasta. Using rigatoni's large ridged tubes gives you the pleasure of lasagna with less work.

Creamy Mushroom Stroganoff

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:52:00 +0000

To make beef stroganoff, use one pound of cooked leftover steak, such as beef sirloin or tenderloin, cut into 1-inch cubes. Add to the sauce along with the broth for a hearty, satisfying dinner sure to please.

Creamy Penne with Walnuts

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:29:00 +0000

The success of this simple, creamy sauce depends upon the cheese. Use a young, very mild Gorgonzola, often called dolce. Aged Gorgonzola is too strong for this sauce.

Grilled Polenta with Sausages and Bell Peppers

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 08:30:00 +0000

Cook the polenta ahead of time, spread it on the baking sheet and then refrigerate it for up to 3 days. Just before serving, cut the polenta into pieces and broil it. Italian sausages, cooked with red and green bell peppers, make a colorful accompaniment.

Butternut Squash Gnudi with Sage Butter

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 22:05:00 +0000

The Italian name for these light, fluffy dumplings translates to “nude” in English because they resemble the filling of ravioli without the pasta wrapper. Serve with roast chicken and an Italian red wine for a warming meal when the weather turns cold.

Baby Swiss Panini with Summer Squash Fresh Mint and Chile

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:00:00 +0000

Home cooks are always looking for ways to spice up their everyday meals, so National Panini Month is the perfect time to try out a new twist on the everyday sandwich. Picking the right ingredients is a key step to making a great sandwich.