Blushing Veggie Bake

Serves :4-6 people  Chef Joan J  Ingredients 1 lb. Rigatoni 2 Tbsp Olive Oil, Extra Virgin 1 med. Onion, small dice 1 med. Zucchini, small dice 2 ea. Plum Tomatoes, small dice 2 cloves. Garlic, minced 1 can Crushed Tomatoes, 28oz. 1/2 cup Light Cream 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated and divided 1 cup Mozzarella,…

Fancy Salad

While naming this salad I felt it best to let the true meaning shine through- therefor we ended up with FANCY salad!! This is one of my favorite ways to start a meal when entertaining. I have found most of my clients and guests get excited with these simply prepared yet not commonly used salad…

Basic Pesto

Makes : 2 cups  Chef Joan J   Ingredients 1/2 c. Cashews, roasted and unsalted.  2 cup. Basil. 1/3 cup. Parsley.  1 Tbsp Lemon Zest.  6 cloves Garlic.  1 tsp. Kosher Salt  1 tsp. Black Pepper, freshly ground  1 cup. Olive Oil, Extra-Virgin  3/4 cup. Parmesan, grated.  Let’s Get Cooking Begin with food processor set…

Truffle Mac and Cheese

Serves :4-6 people  Chef Joan J  Ingredients 1 lb. Orecchiette Pasta  1 stick Butter, divided  .5 c Flour, all purpose 1 qt Milk, whole 3 c. White Cheddar, shredded  2 c Gruyère, shredded  1 tsp. Ground Mustard   1.5 tsp Onion Powder  1 tsp Cayenne Pepper  4 Tbsp Truffle Oil, White  1 c. Breadcrumbs, panko…

Latkes and Dipping Sauce

Latkes Servings Per Batch: 12 pieces Chef Joan J Ingredients 2 large Potatoes, Russet 2 ea. Shallot 1 Tbsp. Flour 1 ea. Egg, beaten 2 tsp. Salt, Kosher 1 tsp. Black Pepper, cracked 4 Tbsp. Butter (or oil) Instructions Gather all mise en place. Wash and peel potatoes and shallots. Using a box grater, grate…

Bruschetta

Basic Bruschetta Servings Per: 6-8 People Chef Joan J Ingredients 1.5 c.Tomato, Ripe. Small dice 1/4 c. Onion, white. Small dice. 1 clove Garlic, minced 2 tsp Salt, kosher 1 tsp. Black Pepper 1 TBSP Olive Oil, Extra Virgin 8-10 ea. Fresh Basil, chiffonade 2 Tbsp Parmesan Cheese, grated 15-16 Crostini, Optional Balsamic Glaze. Instructions…

Basic Guacamole

Guacamole Serves :4-6 people Makes 1 group sized batch Chef Joan J Ingredients 4 each.      Avocados, ripe. 1 bunch.     Cilantro, washed and chopped 1/4 c.           Green Onion, thinly sliced. 1 ea.             Lime, zest and juice. 2 tsp.           Salt, kosher…