Strawberry Cream Cheese Cupcakes

Ingredients for Cupcakes– 1 1/2 cups (300 g) granulated sugar – 1 (3 oz.) package of strawberry flavored Jell-O– 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened– 1/2 cup (120 g) sour cream, at room temperature – 5 large egg whites, room temperature – 3 cups plus 3 tablespoons (366.5 g) cake flour – 1 tablespoon

Asparagus and Gruyere Tarts

Ingredients– 1 17.3-ounce package frozen puff pastry (2 sheets), thawed – 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter – 12 ounces fresh mushrooms, stemmed, caps cut into 1/4-inch wide strips – 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt, divided – 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper, divided – 1 pound slender asparagus spears, trimmed, cut on diagonal into

Classic Moules Frites

Ingredients – 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil– 1 cup of thinly sliced white onion – 5 tablespoons thinly sliced garlic – 1 1/2 cups white wine – Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper – 2 lbs mussels, cleaned and beards removed – 1/3 cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley– 4 tablespoons butter – 2 tablespoons

Grilled Pizza with Onions, Tomatoes & Olives

Making the Dough Ingredients – 1 tablespoon granulated sugar– 1 cup warm water– 1 envelope active dry yeast– 3 1/2 cups bread, semolina flour or all purpose – 1 teaspoon salt– 1/4 extra virgin oil Directions1. Proof the yeast: Place the warm water in the large bowl of a heavy duty stand mixer. Sprinkle the

Chicken Chili

Ingredients– 4 cups chopped yellow onions (3 onions)– 1/8 cup good olive oil plus extra for chicken – 1/8 cup minced garlic (2 cloves)– 2 red bell peppers, cored, seeded, and large-diced – 2 yellow bell peppers, cored, seeded, and large-diced – 1 teaspoon chili powder – 1 teaspoon ground cumin– 1/4 teaspoon dried red

Springtime Meringues

IngredientsFruit Sauce:– 1 cup fresh or frozen fruit, such as raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, blueberries– 1 tablespoon granulated sugar Meringue:– 1/2 cup egg whites approx. 4 large – 1 cup granulated sugar – 1 teaspoon cornstarch InstructionsFruit Sauce:1. Place frozen fruit and 1 tablespoon sugar into a small saucepan and cook over med-high, stirring often, until

Shrimp Scampi

This is my go to dish for any occasion. It comes together in less than 20 minutes and is a true crowd pleaser. Ingredients– 1 lb. linguini– 4 tablespoons butter– 2 lbs. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined – 4 cloves garlic, minced – 1 cup diced sweet onion– 2 red peppers, diced – 1/4 teaspoon

Char Grilled Oysters Drago Style

Ingredients– 8 ounces butter (softened)– 2 tablespoons garlic (finely chopped)– 1 teaspoon black pepper – Pinch dried oregano– 18 large oysters (freshly shucked on the half shell)– 1 ounce Parmesan cheese (grated)– 1 ounce Romano cheese (grated)– 2 teaspoons flat-leaf parsley (chopped) Directions1. Heat a gas or charcoal grill to high heat. 2. Place oysters

Creamy Chicken Chili

Ingredients– 1 tablespoon olive oil– 2 cloves garlic, finely minced – 1 large onion, diced – 3 green peppers, diced– 2 (14.5 oz) cans low-sodium chicken broth – 1 1/2 teaspoon cumin– 1/2 teaspoon paprika – 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano– 1/2 teaspoon coriander– 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper– Salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Traditional Irish Beef and Guinness Stew

Ingredients– 6 ounces bacon, diced – 2 pounds beef chuck – 1/4 cup all-purpose flour– 2 medium-large yellow onions, chopped – 3 cloves garlic, minced – 4 medium firm, potatoes e.g. Yukon Gold), cut in 1-inch pieces– 2 large carrots, chopped in 1/2 inch pieces – 2 ribs celery, chopped in 1/2 inch pieces –