Here is a fun way to create a great vegetarian entree using puff pastry.  Saute two pounds of spinach in olive oil with fresh mixed herbs.  When you get it thoroughly wilted, put it in a colander and let it cool and drain. Next take three lbs of sliced mushrooms and saute them until they are soft and deglaze them with  8 oz. of red wine and a 2 oz… Continue reading

Antipasto, the appetizer served before the traditional Italian meal.  A survey of the internet will provide you with many recipes.  I will not pretend to be an expert on the subject, I have not been to Italy.  I have read a few of Mario Batali’s recipe books and it is possible to use many different items for an antipasto.  I would like to simply throw my 2¢ into the mix… Continue reading