Easy Chef Recipes

1 1/2 pounds spaghetti2 pounds tomatoes, not quite ripe, chopped1/2 pound fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced2 medium red or Vidalia onions (or less), thinly sliced1/4 cup pitted Sicilian green olives, roughly chopped2 tablespoons drained capers1/4 cup minced Italian parsley10 to 12 chopped fresh oregano leaves    or 1/4 teaspoon dried1 to 2 cloves garlic, crushedSaltFreshly ground pepper1/2 [...]

1 (24 or 29 ounce) can tomato puree 1 1/2 cups firmly packed light brown sugarPinch of salt 1/3 cup boiling water 8 slices bread 1/2 pound butter In buttered casserole cube the 8 slices of bread. Slice the butter over the bread. Add the tomato puree, brown sugar, salt and boiling water that have [...]

Yes, the REAL Martha Washington. This was a favorite of Roosevelt and Eisenhower, among others, at the White House. 1/2 pound fresh crab meat (or 1 cup canned or frozen)1 tablespoon butter1 1/2 tablespoons flour3 hard boiled eggs, mashedGrated zest of 1 lemon4 cups milk1/2 cup heavy cream1/2 cup sherryDash Worcestershire Boil crabs in salted [...]

3 medium potatoes, cooked1 large onion, diced3 medium tomatoes1 can corned beef4 bell peppers4 eggsOlive oilSalt and pepper, to taste Brown onions and potatoes in oil. Add tomatoes, corned beef, salt, pepper andenough warm water to keep from burning. Simmer for 20 minutes. Cut off the tops of the bell peppers. Clean out seeds and [...]

2 pounds white potatoes, peeled and    cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces2 bunches scallions (white parts only)1 small green cabbage, cored and cut    into 1-inch chunks1/2 cup heated milk or half-and-half1/4 to 1/2 cup butter, softenedSalt and pepper, to taste In a saucepan, combine the potatoes with cold water to cover. Top with the scallions and [...]