Oregano

Serves 4 4 cups red or white seedless grapes1/2 cup raisins that have been soaked overnight in white wine1 tablespoon sugar For something light and sweet after a heavy meal you can try this recipe.Just mix together all the ingredients. Serve in your favorite stemware. Remember that dessert does not have to be complicated to …

Makes 1 Cup 1 cup kalamata or mixed green and black olives1 medium onion, chopped3 tablespoons capers, rinsed1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried3 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons red wine vinegarGrated peel (no white attached) of 1 lemon1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste Place the olives in a colander …

1/2 cup chili powder1/2 cup paprika1/4 pound kosher salt2 tablespoons onion powder2 tablespoons coarsely ground black pepper2 tablespoons dried basil2 tablespoons dried oregano2 tablespoons ground coriander1 1/2 tablespoons dried thyme3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/3 teaspoon cumin Mix all ingredients together and place in a covered jar for storage. Store in a cool, dark place up to …

Serves 4 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced (or pressed for stronger fl avor)3 shallots, minced6 Roma tomatoes (or 3 medium tomatoes), chopped1/4 cup Lambrusco (sweet red wine)1 small (8-ounce) can tomato sauce1/2 teaspoon oregano (crushed to release fl avor)1/4 teaspoon basil1 cup heavy cream1 dozen fresh, raw, peeled jumbo shrimpSalt and freshly ground black …

Serves 4 1/4 cup olive oil1 medium onion, chopped1 small green pepper, seeded and chopped1 small red pepper, seeded and chopped4 cloves garlic, minced1 (28-ounce) can Italian tomatoes1 cup chicken stock1 cup dry white wine2 cups potatoes, peeled and diced1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed1 …

Serves 8 1 pound lean ground beef1 pound ground pork1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs1/3 cup onion, fi nely chopped1/4 cup half-and-half2 eggs, slightly beaten4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, or 2 tablespoons dried2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano, or 1 tablespoon dried1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel1/4 teaspoon ground allspice Preheat oven to 375°F. …

Serves 4 Dressing2 tablespoons Essence 1 tablespoon mustard1/3 cup red wine vinegarFreshly ground black pepper to taste1 cup olive oil Mix all ingredients together except for oil until thoroughly mixed. Slowly add olive oil to the mixture while whisking until it becomes emulsified. Greens2 cups each romaine and radicchio, washed and torn into bite-size pieces1/2 …

Serves 6 1 pound very thin chicken (or veal) cutlets2 large onions, minced3 cloves garlic, minced6 tablespoons olive oil, divided2 (16-ounce) cans tomatoes1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste2 tablespoons oregano2 tablespoons basil1 teaspoon fennel seeds1/4 cup dried breadcrumbs1 1/4 cups Parmesan cheese1 egg, beaten1/2 pound …