Tasty Recipes
All of these recipes have been kitchen tested and biker approved.
CREAMY WALNUT PASTA
When I make this dish I look for black walnuts, they add a
little more flavor than regular walnuts.
1/3 cup chopped walnuts, lightly toasted
2 Tbs butter
2 tsp chopped fresh thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
3/4 cup cream
4 oz blue cheese, Stilton or Gorgonzola, crumbled
pinch pepper
4 cups medium-size shell pasta
2 Tbs chopped fresh parsley
In large skillet, toast walnuts over medium heat, stirring
occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes or until fragrant.
Add butter and thyme; cook for 30 seconds.
Add cream, blue cheese and pepper; simmer over mediumlow heat, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes or until
slightly thickened and cheese is melted.
Meanwhile, in large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta for 8 to
10 minutes or until tender but firm; drain well and return to pot.
Add about 1/3 of a cup of the pasta water to the sauce and
cook until thickened.
Drain the pasta, add sauce; toss to coat. Serve sprinkled
with parsley.
ITALIAN CHOPPED SALAD
4 tsp red wine vinegar
1/4 tsp salt, plus more for seasoning
1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
3 Tbs extra-virgin olive oil
3 cups finely chopped romaine lettuce (from 1/2 head)
3 cups finely chopped radicchio (from 1/2 large head)
1/2 cup drained canned white beans, rinsed and patted dry
8 oil-packed sun-dried tomato halves, drained and chopped
Whisk the vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/8 teaspoon of
pepper in a large bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in the oil to blend.
Add the lettuce, radicchio, beans, and sun-dried tomatoes.
Toss to coat.
Season the salad, to taste, with more salt and pepper, and
serve.
I started making this recipe when I was told that the only
kind of meatloaf my husband would eat was Italian Meatl oaf.
This was invented by my Brother-in-Law when he was a
young man. After I made it the first time, I realized that this
is one giant cheese stuffed meatball.
Italian Meatloaf
1 lb ground beef
1 lb Italian sausage
1 cup bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup finely minced white onions
1 tsp oregano, chopped
2 tsp basil, chopped
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp parsley
2 tsp garlic
1 egg
1 Tbs olive oil
1 cup diced cheddar cheese
Mix all ingredients in mixer or by hand.
Press mixture out 3/4 inch thick on cutting board in the
shape of a rectangle.
Drop Cheddar cheese chunks in the center leaving about 1
inch space for sealing
Roll up the rectangle sealing all edges and pushing the air
out of the center.
Press and roll on cutting board to remove any air and to
seal all edges.
If you see any edges of the cheese chunks push them in toward
the center of the loaf with your finger and seal the hole.
Note: You can freeze the loaf at this point. I hard freeze
the loaf and then use my vacuum sealer to seal it tight.
Place loaf in pan and cover with spaghetti sauce.
Bake covered with foil in a 375° for 45 minutes. Remove
foil and cook for 15 - 20 minutes more or until a meat
thermometer reads well done (180°).
Remove from oven and allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
CHOCOLATE TWINKIE TORTE
This is a dessert I remember from my childhood. I found myself
describing the recipe to Patrick a few weeks ago and he couldn’t
believe it. I dug this recipe up out of some family recipes. It is
definitely not good for you, but OH MY, it is GOOD!
10 Twinkies, cut in half lengthwise
2 cup chocolate chips
5 Tbs water
5 Tbs sugar
6 eggs, separated
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
1 pint whipping cream, whipped
Chopped walnuts or pecans to garnish
Line a 9 x 13 inch pan with twinkies, filling side up.
Melt chocolate over low heat, add water and sugar, and
then egg yolks, one at a time. Beat well after each addition.
Stir in nuts.
Fold in well-beaten egg whites.
Pour mixture over twinkies.
Top with whipped cream and garnish with nuts. Refrigerate
overnight.
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September 2015
Thunder Roads Magazine® Colorado 17