by Tom Pierro | Aug 11, 2015 | Dinner, Seafood, Snacks
Spiny lobster tails straight from the Florida Keys. The only other ingredients you need to make this dish are salt, pepper, butter, few garlic cloves and some cheap white wine. Cut lobster tails in half lengthwise and season meat with salt and pepper. In a frying pan,...
by Tom Pierro | Jul 29, 2015 | Dinner, Fish, Seafood, Snacks
This yellowfin tuna was delivered to my doorstep straight from the Hudson Canyon. No secret here. Quality fish handled with care from hook to plate. Slice thin and serve with soy. Tip: To properly prep the fish, pat dry and put in a ziplock in the freezer for 20-30...
by Tom Pierro | Feb 16, 2015 | Dinner, Pasta, Snacks
Papa Louie perfected this Italian bread through much trial and error after not being able to find anything good in his local stores. Follow it close and it will be better than most you have ever had. This recipe will make one small loaf of Italian bread. Scale up as...
by Tom Pierro | Feb 15, 2015 | Dinner, Pasta
This is my sister’s recipe for ravioli in 3, 2, 1 … She has showed me how to make them, but I like her’s better! Here you go: 3 cups all purpose flour 2 eggs beaten 1 cup water/olive oil mix (50/50) 1/2 tsp Salt 1. Put flour in the mixing bowl and...
by Tom Pierro | Dec 17, 2014 | Dinner, Pasta, Veggies
This is our family recipe for a simple and delicious pasta sauce. Take your time and taste frequently. The more you enjoy making it, the better it will be! Here’s what you need to make enough for up to 2 lbs of your favorite pasta: 1 can crushed tomatoes (28 oz) 1 can...
by Tom Pierro | Nov 28, 2014 | Dinner
Here’s an easy recipe for fresh baked bread that my sister makes. This will definitely be on our must have list every year for Thanksgiving! 6 cups flour 1 tsp active dry yeast 1 Tbs salt 1 Tbs honey 2 2/3 cup warm water Dutch Oven (or metal pot with a...
by Tom Pierro | Oct 1, 2014 | Dinner, Pork
This recipe includes the zest of 1 entire tangerine, 1/4 cup of raw sugar, 1 tablespoon of cumin, 2 table spoons of paprika, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper and a dash of cayenne and a teaspoon of salt. Rip the membrane off the back of the ribs and rinse with warm water...
by Tom Pierro | Jul 13, 2014 | Curry, Dinner, Veggies
This is by far the quickest way to make perfect rice. A recipe from across the pond! First, measure out the amount of rice you want to cook and soak in cold water for at least 30 minutes. Longer is ok too. Heat 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil in a steel or nonstick pot....
by Tom Pierro | Jul 6, 2014 | Beef, Crock Pot, Dinner, Leftovers, Pork
Here’s a classic British dish that we pieced together from the leftovers of our 4th of July BBQ. The basic recipe is easy: make toast, put baked beans on top and eat. Here’s what we did: Heat up beans on stove top that were cooked in the crock pot the day before. We...
by Tom Pierro | Jul 4, 2014 | Dinner, Pasta, Veggies
I never liked pesto, so I decided to make it after seeing a random Italian cooking show. Adapted to my own liking, this version is fresh, easy and delicious. Here’s what you need: 1 lb pasta 2 cups fresh basil leaves 1/3 cup of cashews or almonds 4 cloves of garlic...
by Tom Pierro | Jun 28, 2014 | Chicken, Leftovers, Pasta, Soup
We make this soup in one form or another every couple weeks just to clear out the frig. We made the chicken stock from leftover roasted chicken bones and some of the typical stock veggies: onions, carrots, celery, etc. Your favorite store bought stock work just fine....
by Tom Pierro | Jun 26, 2014 | Chicken, Dinner, Leftovers
