taste of today

Chef Chris Prosperi shares his favorite recipe for ham and bean salad. Ingredients: 1 can of beans, drained and rinsed 1/2 English cucumber, diced 1 1/2 cups of ham, diced 1 cup of celery, diced 1 cup of mini mozzarella balls or diced mozzarella 3 plum tomatoes, seeded and diced 1 red pepper, diced 3/4 cup of your favorite Italian…

This recipe makes two to four side portions. 2 pints assorted grape tomatoes 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 Tsp. kosher salt 1/4 Tsp. ground, black pepper 2 Tbsp. chopped, fresh herbs, parsley, sage, rosemary Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Rinse the tomatoes under cold running water, allow to dry briefly in a colander and then dry them off with…

Chef Chris Prosperi shares his favorite recipe for Brussels sprout and mushroom pasta. Ingredients: 1 pound of orecchiette pasta, cooked in boiling salted water until al dente. Reserve 2 cups of cooking liquid then drain and set aside. 2 tablespoons of olive oil 1 small onion, chopped 1 8-ounce package mushrooms, sliced 3 cloves garlic, sliced 1 container of Brussels…

Chef Chris Prosperi shares his favorite recipe for potato pancakes.

Chef Chris Prosperi shares his favorite recipe for potato pancakes. Ingredients: 1 pound of potatoes (Russet or other baking potato) 1 peeled onion (weighing about 4 ounces) 2 eggs 1 tablespoon of flour or cornstarch 3 teaspoons of kosher salt 1 teaspoon of ground pepper 1 tablespoon of lemon juice 1/2 cup of oil Instructions: In a large bowl fitted…

Chef Chris Prosperi shares his favorite recipe for a shrimp, tomato and avocado “cocktail.”

This “cocktail” combines an appetizer and a kick of tequila. The sauce can be made days in advance at your convenience. You can make tortilla chips or just buy your favorite brand and just the party going.   Makes six appetizer servings. 1 cup cooked rock shrimp or chopped large cooked shrimp 2 tablespoons diced red onion 2 fresh plum…

Chef Chris Prosperi shares his favorite recipe for sesame green bean salad.

Chef Chris Prosperi shares his favorite recipe for sesame green bean salad. Ingredients: 2 pounds of green beans snipped, blanched and cut in half 6 plum tomatoes cut in half and sliced into 1/2 inch strips 1 cup of sliced onion 2 tablespoons of toasted sesame seeds 1/2 cup of white vinegar 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame oil 3 tablespoons…

Chef Chris Prosperi prepares chicken and ginger soup.

Chef Chris Prosperi shares his favorite recipe for ginger chicken soup. Ingredients: 1 quart of chicken broth 1 quart of water 2 cups of chopped onion 1 cup of chopped carrots 1 cup of chopped celery 2 cloves of chopped garlic 4 inch piece of minced ginger 1 tablespoon of curry powder 1 tablespoon of turmeric 2 cups of chopped…

6 new England hot dog buns 6 slices turkey breast 6 strips bacon cooked crispy 6 slices fresh tomato cut in half 2 cups shredded lettuce 1/4 cup mayonnaise Toast the buns and set them aside. Take one bun and spread mayo on the inside of the bun. Then place one slice of turkey inside the bun. Top with the…

Chef Chris Prosperi shares his favorite recipe for make ahead gravy. Ingredients: 1 teaspoon of oil 1 cup of small diced onion 1 tablespoon of chopped garlic 1 strip of bacon, chopped 1 teaspoon of paprika 1/2 cup of red wine 2 cups of chicken broth 2 tablespoons of cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons of cold water 2 tablespoons of…

4 cups Brussels sprouts – cut in half 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon curry powder 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 cup dried cranberries 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon honey Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place the cut Brussels sprouts in a large mixing bowl with the olive oil, paprika, curry powder, and kosher salt. Mix…

Chef Chris Prosperi teaches you how to make sausage & sauerkraut. Instructions: 6 smoked sausages 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup chopped onion ½ cup chopped carrot ½ cup chopped celery 4 ounces white wine 1-2 pound bag of sauerkraut drained and rinsed  ¼ cup white vinegar 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon black pepper Place the sausage links in a…

Chef Chris Prosperi teaches you how to make a Spaghetti Squash Salad. Instructions: 1 3-3.5 pound Spaghetti squash 1 diced tomato 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice ½ cup crumbled feta cheese ¼ cup chopped olives 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint Salt and pepper to taste Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Cut the squash in half from…