DAY Recipe

INGREDIENTS

4 tomatoes , medium firm ripe
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons butter
3 garlic cloves , minced
1/4 cup onions , minced
10 ounces frozen spinach , thawed and squeezed of all liquid
2 1/2 tablespoons sour cream
6 ounces cream cheese , softened
1 cup mozzarella cheese , shredded
1/2 cup parmesan cheese , grated
1 teaspoon fresh basil , chopped
1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs, plus more for topping

DIRECTIONS

Cut tops off tomatoes.
Using a teaspoon, carefully remove, and reserve, the pulp.
Force pulp through strainer, rendering at least 1/2 cup of juice.
Lightly sprinkle pepper inside the [...]

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INGREDIENTS

6 1/2 cups water
2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 cups imported polenta
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup dolce latte gorgonzola , cut into chunks
1/2 lb imported fontina , diced
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese , plus additional for the table
fresh ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS

Bring water to a boil; add in salt.

When the water returns to a boil, whisk in the polenta, adding it in a slow, steady stream.

Decrease heat to medium and, with a wooden spoon, stir continuously for 30-40 minutes [...]

INGREDIENTS

2 eggs
1 (12ounce)can evaporated milk
1 teaspoon spice islands smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon spice islands ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon spice islands medium grind black pepper
1/4-1/2 teaspoon spice islands sea salt
8 ounces dry small shell pasta
1/2 cup butter
1 cup shredded colby cheese
1 cup shredded Fontina cheese
1/2 cup grated manchego cheese

DIRECTIONS

Combine eggs, evaporated milk, smoked paprika, dry mustard, black pepper and salt in a medium mixing bowl. Set aside.
Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain thoroughly. Return pasta to pot and pour in egg mixture. Cook on low heat [...]

INGREDIENTS
For the homemade tomato sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion , finely chopped
2 garlic cloves , finely crushed
2/3 cup dry white wine
4ripe tomatoes , finely diced
1 (14 1/2ounce)can diced tomatoes
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
salt & freshly ground black pepper
For the sherry glaze and zucchini
1 cup sherry wine vinegar
4 zucchini , halved lengthwise
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS

To make the homemade tomato sauce: Heat the oil in a heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the [...]