Our Sunset Park
Cookbook
wanda allende aka gramma nana
bacon bow ties
comfort food
Ingredients
* 1 box of pasta
* 1 large red onion
* 6 slices of bacon
* 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
* 1 egg yolk
* 1 tbsp. olive oil
* 1 tbsp. black pepper
Directions
* boil your water for pasta and cook to your liking.
* cook your bacon till crispy.
* saute onion in olive oil 2 - 3 minutes.
* after draining pasta, put in bowl and mix in the yolk.
* crumble in your bacon, add onions and sprinkle with pepper.
* once in serving platter or individual plates or bowls..top with parm.
Notes:
you can use bacon bits if preferred or sub with ham or turkey.
wanda allende aka gramma nana
cheesy mushrooms
Ingredients
* 6 large portobello mushrooms (chop the stems)
* 1 jar real bacon bits
* 2 tbsp. olive oil
* 1 large red chopped onion
* 2 large tomatoes (6 thick slices)
* 1 cup shredded mozzarella
* 1 box frozen spinach
* 1/2 cup crushed croutons
* 1 cup beef broth
* 2 tbsp. basil flakes
* pinch salt & pepper
Directions
* bring water, salt & pepper to boil for spinach.
* heat large saucepan on med. and add broth.
* when spinach is done..add to bowl combine with croutons, 1/2 cup cheese, bacon & onions.
* take mushroom caps and rub the inside with the olive oil.
* scoop spinach mixture and stuff the caps.
* sprinkle a little cheese, place a slice of tomato and sprinkle some more cheese.
* now put your stuffed caps in the chicken broth for about 5 minutes.
* once caps are on platter..sprinkle with basil. Yield: serves 6
Notes:
i love making this..it is fun..simple and yummy!! enjoy!!
wanda allende aka gramma nana
cheesy seafood bisque
comfort food
Ingredients
* 1 garlic clove (crushed)
* 1 small red onion (chopped)
* 4 tbsp. butter
* 4 tbsp. flour
* pinch salt
* pinch pepper
* 2 cups chicken broth
* 1 cup cream
* 1 cup milk
* 1 cup crab
* 1 cup shrimp
* 1 cup clams
* 2 tbsp. tomato paste
* 4 tbsp. cayenne pepper
* 1 cup shredded jack cheese
Directions
* simple..saute onion and garlic in butter.
* add chicken broth..flour and tomato paste.
* stir till thickened.
* add your seafood. cook for about 10 mins. then add your cream and milk.
* cook for another 10 mins. on low heat.
* sprinkle salt..pepper..cayenne and cheese on individual servings or serving bowl.