taste of today

Chef Chris Prosperi shares his favorite recipe for chicken, rice and beans. Ingredients: 1 cup of white rice 2 cups of water 15.5 oz can of black beans, drained and rinsed 14.5 oz can of diced tomatoes 1/2 cup of diced chicken breast 2 teaspoons of kosher salt Black pepper to taste 1 teaspoon of cumin 1 teaspoon of chili…

Chef Chris Prosperi shares his favorite recipe for pasta with puttanesca sauce. Ingredients: 2 to 3 tablespoons of olive oil 1/2 cup of minced red onion 8 cloves of garlic, minced 5 to 6 anchovies, minced 1/2 cup of white wine 1/4 cup of minced green olives 1/4 cup of minced kalamata olives 3 tablespoons of capers a couple grinds…

Chef Chris Prosperi shares his favorite recipe for pasta with puttanesca sauce.

Chef Chris Prosperi shares his favorite recipe for cheddar, bacon grits. Ingredients: 1 cup finely ground grits2 cups of ham, diced 3 cups water 1 tablespoon kosher salt 2 tablespoons butter 1/4 to 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese 3 strips bacon cooked and chopped Instructions: In a heavy bottomed saucepan, combine the grits, cold water and kosher salt. Place pan…

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

Chef Chris Prosperi shares his favorite recipe for ham and bean salad.

Chef Chris Prosperi shares his favorite recipe for tomato soup. Ingredients: 2 28-ounce cans of tomatoes 1/2 cup of cream 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1 teaspoon of kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper 1 teaspoon of paprika 1 tablespoon of onion powder 1 tablespoon of honey 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce A couple dashes of Tabasco sauce Instructions:…

In the summer, who doesn’t enjoy the season’s dynamic duo — vine-ripened tomatoes and fresh sweet corn? Fall and winter, however, bring their own special crops, especially hardy root vegetables. If you haven’t tried turnips, it’s time to try Chris’s rendition. He adds chopped apple for sweetness and a touch of balsamic vinegar for zip. Pan-Roasted Vegetable Salad 2...

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Chef Chris Prosperi shares his favorite recipe for butternut squash and bacon pasta. 1 pound of ditalini pasta, cooked in boiling, salted water and drained 1.5 cups reserved pasta cooking water 1 cup of small diced onion 6 slices of bacon, chopped 3 cloves of garlic, minced 1 pint of grape tomatoes, cut in half 1 cup of pecorino Romano…

Now that Thanksgiving is over, Chef Chris Prosperi thought it would be fun to give you a recipe for some of the leftovers. Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of oil 1 cup of chopped turkey 3/4 cups of cooked vegetables 6 eggs 1/4 cup of milk 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt 2-4 dashes of Tabasco sauce 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese…

Now that Thanksgiving is over, Chef Chris Prosperi thought it would be fun to give you a recipe for some of the leftovers.

Chef Chris Prosperi shares his favorite recipe for making olive oil mashed potatoes. Ingredients: 4 pounds of red potatoes 1 tablespoon of coarse ground sea salt 1/4 teaspoon of coarse ground black pepper 1/2 cup good quality extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup chicken broth Instructions: Wash potatoes well and place in a large pot. Cover with cold water and…

Chef Chris Prosperi shares his favorite recipe for Brussels sprouts with bacon and honey.

Chef Chris Prosperi shares his favorite recipe for Brussels sprouts with bacon and honey. Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of oil 1 cup of onion, diced small 3/4 cup of minced carrot 1 teaspoon of kosher salt 5 strips of bacon, chopped 1 pound of Brussels sprouts, sliced 1/2 cup of water 1 tablespoon of rubbed sage 2 teaspoons of curry powder…

Chef Chris Prosperi makes some Feel Good Chicken Soup to help you warm up this weekend. Ingredients: 2 qt chicken broth 1 quart water 1 tablespoon curry powder 1 tablespoon honey 2 sprigs of fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dry 1 inch piece of ginger, cut in half 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup chopped carrots 1 cup chopped celery…

Chef Chris Prosperi makes some Feel Good Chicken Soup to help you warm up this weekend.

Chef Chris Prosperi shares his favorite recipe for a spinach and egg salad. Ingredients for the salad: 8 ounce bag of spinach, washed and de-steamed  12 ounce bag of bean sprouts 4 plum tomatoes, chopped  8 strips bacon, chopped and cooked crispy 8 eggs  Ingredients for the vinaigrette: 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil…

Chef Chris Prosperi shares his recipe for making apple butter. These are the ingredients needed: 8 Granny Smith apples 1 cup of sugar 1 cup of water 1/2 cup of cider vinegar 1 tablespoon of curry powder a pinch of Kosher salt To make: Peel and core apples and cut into large chunks. Place in a heavy bottom pot and…