Pesto II
Pesto is a sauce which is added mainly, but by no means exclusively to pasta. Pesto is purely the Italian version of this delicious sauce, with other names for the same (or similar) sauce from other countries. Another famous national…
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Peruvian Molded Rice (Arroz Tapado)
Arroz tapado (Spanish for molded rice) is very popular in Peru and is a favorite among children because the recipe calls for molding rice and minced beef into a shape. The minced beef preparation is very similar to picadillo (Spanish…
Peppercorn Strip Steaks with Cognac Cream Sauce
A homemade steak sauce finishes this meal all off. The sauce sure is better than that A1 stuff. Ingredients 2 cloves garlic, smashed and minced Salt Olive oil ¼ cup black peppercorns, cracked 4 ea. (24 ounces) boneless strip steaks,…
Pedernales River Chili
Pedernales River Chili was American President Lyndon Johnson’s favorite chili con carne recipe. It was named after the location of his Texas Hill Country ranch. The recipe calls for leaving out the traditional beef suet (on doctor’s orders after his…
Pecan Spinach Pasta
This recipe can be a stand-alone meal; it’s also good cold as a leftover. It sometimes turns out a bit dry. Ingredients 500 grams pasta (ideally penne) 3 generous tablespoons olive oil 2 large garlic cloves, chopped 1 onion (ideally…
Peanut Sauce (Vegan)
This peanut sauce works very well when served with stir-fried tofu and greens or any steamed vegetables. Ingredients ½ cup peanut butter 1–2 cloves of garlic 3 Tbsp soy sauce 2 Tbsp vinegar, rice vinegar or cider vinegar 1 Tbsp…
Pasta with Red Pepper and Goat Cheese
Ingredients 2 large red bell peppers 2 tsp olive oil ¼ cup red wine 1–2 cloves garlic Basil to taste Oregano to taste 4 oz (115 g) goat cheese (e.g. bouchon, crottin, or generic chevre) 1 lb (450 g) pasta…
Pasta with Pancetta and Cauliflower
Ingredients 1 pound (450 g) dried pasta 6 ounces (170 g) pancetta, diced small 1 head (~500 g / 1.1 pound) cauliflower, cut into florets 4 cloves of garlic, sliced thin 1 can (14 ounces / 400 g) diced tomatoes,…
Pasta, Meat and Cheese Casserole (Mostaccioli)
Ingredients 1 cup uncooked mostaccioli pasta ½ pound ground beef 2 Italian sausages, removed from casings 2 tablespoons chopped onion 2 tablespoons chopped green bell pepper 1 clove minced garlic 1 cup chopped canned tomatoes, 3 ounces tomato paste ½…
Pasta and Bean Soup (Pasta e Fagioli)
There are as many ways of preparing pasta e fagioli (or basta fazool if you come from southern Italy) as there are Italians. In 1940’s Brooklyn, all the Italians would have it every Friday night because it is meatless. Usually…
Pan-Seared Duck Breast with Cabernet Reduction
They serve this dish all the time in French bistros. By the way, save the fat. Cook your eggs in it in the morning, and they will be amazing! Ingredients 2 boneless duck breasts Salt Freshly-ground black pepper 1 cup…
Pan-Seared Chicken Breast
Ingredients 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts Salt Freshly ground black pepper ¼ cup olive oil 6–8 cloves garlic, minced Procedure Heat oil in a large saucepan over very low heat. Add garlic cloves and cook 45 minutes. Strain and reserve…