Pepper, Sausage and Onion Frittata

INGREDIENTS:

1 pound of flavored sausage

2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil

1 cup of sliced onion

1/2 cup of red pepper thinly sliced

1/2 cup of yellow pepper thinly sliced

2 cloves of garlic-chopped

1 tablespoon of chopped basil

2 tablespoons of grated Romano cheese

10 eggs--5 yolks

salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:

Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a 10-inch non-stick oven proof pan, brown sausage, remove and cut into slices.

Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil in same pan--saute onions, peppers, add garlic and sausage slices.

Saute 5 minutes, add chopped basil.

Whisk eggs and grated cheese--blend well.

Pour over sausage and peppers.  

Cover and cook over low heat until set--7-8 minutes.

remove lid and place pan in a 400 degree oven until golden brown-7 minutes.

Remove and carefully slide frittata onto a large platter!

Chocolate Caramel Brownies

INGREDIENTS:

3 cups crushed pretzels
1/3 cup sugar
1 cup of butter-melted

1/2 cup of butter
1/2 cup of whipping cream
1/4 cup of brown sugar
1 14 ounce package of caramels
2 cups of cocktail peanuts
1 cup of dark chocolate pieces
1/2 cup of milk pieces
1/2 cup of peanut butter pieces
1 cup of toffee bits

DIRECTIONS:

Grease one 9" by 13" pan--crush pretzels--combine pretzels, melted butter and sugar.
Press mixture into pan.
In a saucepan combine 1/2 cup of butter, whipping cream, and brown sugar.  Cook until melted.
Add caramels--stir until smooth--remove from stove.
Add 2 cups of peanuts--mix until well combined.
Quickly pour over pretzel crust.
Sprinkle with dark pieces, milk chocolate pieces, peanut-butter pieces and toffee bits.

Bake for 30-35 minutes at 350 degrees!

Let cool  before cutting!

Quinoa Salad with Feta Cheese

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 cup of uncooked Quinoa
3/4 cup of water
1 can of drained chick peas
1 large tomato-chopped
3 tablespoons of lemon juice
2 tablespoons of olive oil
2 teaspoons of fresh chopped mint
2 teaspoons of fresh chopped parsley
1/2 cup of chopped cucumbers
1/4 cup of chopped green onions
3/4 cup of chopped feta cheese
1 teaspoon each of salt, pepper and oregano

DIRECTIONS:

In a small saucepan bring water to a boil, add Quinoa, stir.  Bring Quinoa back to boil, simmer for 13 minutes.  Remove from stove and let stand for 15 minutes.  fluff with fork.

combine lemon juice, oil.  Place Quinoa in a large bowl, add chick peas, tomato, onions,
 cucumber,--toss with olive oil and lemon juice.  Mix in the parsley, mint and Feta cheese.  season with salt, pepper and oregano.  Chill salad before serving!

Rack of Lamb with Grissini Butter

INGREDIENTS:

1 full Rack of Lamb
1/4 cup of olive oil
1 tablespoon oregano
1 tablespoon chopped mint
1/3 cup of lemon juice
2 garlic cloves chopped
1 teaspoon each of salt and pepper

Grissini Butter
1 3/4 cup of butter softened
3/4 cup of chopped Italian flavored Bread sticks
2 tablespoons of fresh chopped herbs (Marjoram chives, chervil)
1/3 teaspoon of sea salt

DIRECTIONS:

Combine all the ingredients for the butter--mold into log and chill in refrigerator for 3 hours.

Combine olive oil, oregano, mint, lemon juice, garlic.  Brush on each side of lamb and season with salt and pepper.
Grill on both sides to medium-rare.
Remove chops from grill and slice each one in between the bone!
Place each chop on broiler pan and top with 1 piece of butter.  Broil until crumbs are toasted!