2 to 3 tablespoons of olive oil 1/2 cup minced red onion 8 cloves of garlic, minced 5 to 6 anchovies, minced 1/2 cup white wine 1/4 cup minced green olives 1/4 cup minced kalamata olives 3 tablespoons of capers couple grinds of black pepper 3 cups of your favorite marinara sauce 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh oregano 1 pound…

Chef Jamie Roraback makes chick pea fritters.

1 cup of chick pea flour 1/4 teaspoon of baking powder 1/4 teaspoon of ground cumin, toasted 1/4 teaspoon of ground coriander, toasted 1/2 teaspoon of salt 1/2 cup of water 1 cup of broccoli florets, chopped into 1/2″ pieces 1/2 cup of sweet onion, thinly sliced 1 cup of carrots, shredded finely As needed canola oil for deep frying…

Chef Chris Prosperi makes a bean and vegetable salad.

1 can of red beans 1 can of black beans 1 can of garbanzo beans 1 red pepper, diced 1 English cucumber, diced 1 ripe avocado, diced 1 cup celery, diced juice of 2 lemons 1/4 cup of olive oil 1 tablespoon of honey of maple syrup salt and pepper to taste Drain and rice beans and place in a…

1 cup of bulgar wheat – cracked wheat (available in rice section of supermarket) 2 cups of cold water 1 1/4 cups of diced butternut squash – cut in 1/2″ pieces 3 Tbsp. canola oil 2 cups finely chopped kale – blanch in boiling water, drain, cool, squeeze out 1/4 cup finely diced sweet onions 3 Tbsp. white balsamic vinegar…

2 quarts of chicken broth 1 quart of water 1 tablespoon of curry powder 1 tablespoon of honey 2 sprigs of fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dry 1 inch piece of ginger cut in half 1 cup of chopped onions 1 cup of chopped carrots 1 cup of chopped celery 4 cups of assorted chopped root vegetables (potatoes, sweet potatoes,…

Chef Jamie Roraback prepares Mediterranean chickpea soup with kale and Parmesan.

Chef Jamie Roraback prepares Mediterranean chickpea soup with kale and Parmesan.

2 Tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/2 Cup Onions – diced 1/4 Cup Celery – diced 1/4 Cup Carrots – diced 2 tsp. Garlic – minced 1 Can Chick Peas – drained (15 oz. Can) 2 1/2 Cups Chicken or Vegetable Broth or Water 1/4 Cup Parmesan Cheese – freshly grated To Taste Salt and Black Pepper 1 1/2 Cups…

Chef Chris Prosperi makes pigs in a blanket.

3 all beef hot dogs 1 sheet of puff pastry 1/4 cup of whole grain mustard 1/4 cup of sour cream 1 tablespoon of honey 2-4 dashes of hot sauce Cut the puff pastry the same length as the hot dog. Place the hot dog on the puff pastry so the sides line up. Roll it up so it just…

1 egg – large size 1/2 cup shortening 2 Tbsp. + 1 1/2 tsp. milk or water 1 tsp. vanilla extract 2 2/3 cups all purpose flour 1 cup + 1 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. granulated sugar 2 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt As needed milk As needed sugar (any favorite) Add the egg, shortening, milk or water…

2 pounds potatoes 1 onion, weighing about 4 ounces 4 eggs 3 teaspoons kosher salt Use a baking potato like a Russet for latkes. Grate the potatoes and onion using a four-side box grater, a mandolin slicer fitted with a grater plate or use a food processor with a grating disc. Peel the potatoes and onion. Grate. Put the grated…

1 egg-large size 1/4 cup granulated sugar 4 Tbsp. butter (1/2 stick) cut into 4 pieces 1/4 cup chopped dates 2 cups rice crispy cereal (labeled gluten free) 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut In a heavy bottomed pot, whisk together the egg and sugar. Add the butter pieces. Cook over low heat stirring constantly until nearly simmering and reaches 180˚F….

8 plum tomatoes 1 small red onion 6 cloves of garlic 1 jalapeno 1/2 bunch cilantro 1/2 cup raisins – plumped in hot water 2 tablespoons of lime juice 2 teaspoons of kosher salt Roast the tomatoes, onion, garlic and jalapeno in a dry pan in a pre-heated oven at 450 degrees for 15 minutes.  Place in the blender with…

Chef Jamie Roraback makes really good and simple cream puffs.

1 cup water 4 Tbsp. butter (half of a stick, cut into pieces) 1 cup all purpose flour 3 eggs-large size 1 cup heavy cream-very well chilled 3 Tbsp. powdered sugar 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract As needed powdered sugar to dust Place the water and butter in a saucepan. Bring to a full boil. Add the flour all at…

Chef Jamie Roraback makes a skillet of potato skins with turkey, sweet onions and cheddar cheese.

Chef Chris Prosperi makes a turkey-vegetable frittata.