Dee’s Quick Pad Thai Serves 4 As with all recipes but especially Asian food, preparation is the key. For example, put the sauce ingredients into a measuring cup for easy pouring into your hot wok; chop all needed ingredients and put them on a cutting sheet for easy access […]
Recipes
Pangrattato
Pangrattato translates to “grated bread”. The story goes that poor Italians began to grate stale bread over pasta when they couldn’t afford Parmesan and the technique evolved from there. What you’ll need: Stale bread that is dense such as sour dough or bakery white bread to make 4 […]
Pasta with Garlic Infused Oil and Parsley
Pasta with Garlic Infused Oil and Parlsey (Spaghetti Aglio e Olio) Serves 6 What You’ll Need: 1 pound Pasta of your choice, cooked Save 2 cups hot pasta water for 1 pound pasta ½ cup extra virgin olive oil 10 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, […]
Pizza on the Barbie
Makes (2) 14-inch pizzas or 4 individual pizzas Making individual pizzas is a great way to spend time with the kids. Each child can individualize his or her own pizza. It’s a summertime hit! What you’ll need: For the Dough 1 envelope or 1½ teaspoons active dried yeast 1 1/2 […]
Shrimp Scampi
Dee’s Shrimp Scampi Serves 4 What you’ll need: 16 to 20 (1 pound) extra jumbo shrimp or prawns, shelled with tails intact 4 Tablespoons olive oil, divided 4 Tablespoons butter 6 cloves garlic finely chopped or pressed through a garlic press Salt ¼ cup white wine, light and non-bitter […]
Dee’s Classic Cesar Salad
Dee’s Classic Cesar Salad Serves 4 as a main course What you’ll need: For the salad: 2 medium heads hearts of Romaine lettuce, leaves crisped 2 to 3 spring onions (not classic, but I like them) NOTE: Try to use organic ingredients whenever you can! For the dressing: 1/4 to […]