Pasta, Rice & Potatoes

Cook macaroni in salted boiling water; drain. Melt .25 c butter and blend in flour. Gradually add milk and cook, stirring, until thickened. Season to taste w salt and pepper. Alternate layers of pasta, nuts and shredded cheese in shallow 1.5 qt baking dish. Pour sauce over top. Arrange strips of cheese crosswise on casserole.…

Preheat oven to 400. Bring water to a rapid boil w kosher salt. Add pasta to water and stir. Boil 5-6 min total (pasta should be slightly undercooked) Drain off all water and toss pasta w black truffle oil. Reserve. In saucepan, melt 5 T butter. In small bowl, combine pecan pieces, Parmesan, bread crumbs,…

Preheat oven to 400. In saucepan, melt 5 T butter/ In small bowl combine breadcrumbs, Parm, parsley, thyme and 1 tsp paprika. Toss w melted butter. In another saucepan, melt 8 T butter. Whisk in four, mustard, salt, nutmeg, remaining paprika and freshly ground black pepper until smooth. Cook over low heat 1-2 min or…

In a wide skillet w a lid, heat the butter and oil over medium heat. When melted, add the onions in batches, stirring to coat. Reduce the heat to very low, cover and cook, stirring often, until very soft and translucent, about 30 min. The onions may turn light gold, but they should not brown.…

In each of 4 heated bowls, combine 2 T ricotta, 2 tsp butter, 2T parmesan, 1T chives, and salt and pepper to taste. Cook and drain linguine and divide it among bowls. Toss and sprinkle w additional parmesan if desired. Cheese, Ricotta 0.5cButter 8T, unsaltedCheese, Parmesan 0.5c freshly gratedChives 0.25c freshly choppedPasta 8 oz linguineOlive…

Cook pasta and drain, reserving 2 c pasta water. Meanwhile, heat oil in large deep skillet over medium. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until golden, 1-2 min. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towel lined plate. Add leeks to pan, season and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 6-8 min. Using a vegetable peeler, remove…

Melt 2 T butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add leeks. Cook until wilted, stirring often, about 4 min. Transfer to medium bowl. Melt remaining 2 T butter in same skillet. Add asparagus, mushrooms and thyme. Sprinkle w salt and pepper. Saute until asparagus is crisp tender, stirring often about 4 min. Add…

Combine dried cepes and water in saucepan. Simmer over medium till softened, about 30 min. Reduce to .5 c. Strain through cheesecloth, reserving liquid. Coarsely chop drained cepes. Set aside. Heat 1 tsp oil in large skillet. Add onions and garlic and cook until soft, about 7 min. Sauté chopped up fresh mushrooms until they…

Brown beef and sausage in oil w garlic and onion. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, wine, basil, oregano, salt and pepper, and fennel seed. Boil, then simmer, covered 2-3 hours. Cook pasta. Mix ricotta, eggs, parsley and nutmeg. Layer pasta, meat, ricotta mix, mozzarella and parmesan. Repeat, Bake 1 hr at 375. Let stand 15 min…

Pare and grate potatoes. Drain well in sieve, pressing out excess liquid with spoon. Combine potatoes, onion, salt, pepper, baking powder and egg yolks in bowl. Beat whites until stiff in medium bowl; fold into potato mix. Heat oil in a large skillet until a small amount of butter sizzles when dropped into it. Drop…