Foodie Tuesday with Smarty Marty - Surf & Turf

April 17, 2018 in Cooking, Food, Foodie Tuesday, recipes

Happy Tuesday Folks its time for Foodie Tuesday with Smarty Marty! This week she brings you Surf and Turf. For you meat and seafood lovers this combination recipe is for you. As always first things first is we have to gather the needed ingredients.

This recipe by Taste of Home requires the following:

2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
3 tablespoons chopped green onions
2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup soft bread crumbs
1/4 cup butter, melted
4 lobster tails (8 to 10 ounces each)
4 beef tenderloin steaks (4 ounces each)
4 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper

DIRECTIONS - Recipe Taken from Taste of Home

In a small skillet, saute garlic in 2 teaspoons oil until tender; remove from the heat. In a small bowl, combine the parsley, green onions, thyme, lemon peel, salt, pepper, cayenne and reserved garlic. Set aside 1/2 cup for crumb topping.

Add softened butter to remaining herb mixture; mix well. Shape into a 1-in.-thick log; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until firm.

For crumb topping, combine the bread crumbs, melted butter and reserved herb mixture; set aside.

Split lobster tails in half lengthwise. With cut side up and using scissors, cut along the edge of shell to loosen the cartilage covering the tail meat from the shell; remove and discard cartilage.

Place lobster tails on a baking sheet; top with reserved crumb topping. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until meat is firm and opaque and crumbs are golden brown.

Meanwhile, sprinkle steaks with coarse pepper. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook steaks in remaining oil for 4-5 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 145°; medium, 160°; well-done, 170°).

Unwrap herb butter; cut four 1/4-in.-slices from log. Place one slice on each steak. Serve with lobster. Rewrap remaining butter; refrigerate for 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months. Yield: 4 servings.

Food Styling Photography and Preparation By Smarty Marty

Atlanta Based Photography Elisha Akram (Kustom Kreation Photography) weekly food/recipe contributor Smarty Marty(My Older Sister) combines her love for cooking, photography and plating meals each and every Tuesday for this Segment entitled Foodie Tuesday. Join us each week for a variety of dishes prepared by Smarty Marty

Foodie Tuesday with Smarty Marty- Jerk Cornish Hen

April 03, 2018 in Cooking, Food, Foodie Tuesday, recipes

A little jerk in your life... well Jerk Cornish Hen that is.. This week food ideas from Smarty Marty is a deliciously prepared Jerk Cornish Hen... So before we get started we need to gather the following ingredients:

1 large bunch scallions, roughly chopped

1 red bell pepper, stemmed, quartered and seeded
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup lime juice
6 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons fresh thyme
1 tablespoon ground allspice
1 tablespoon grated peeled ginger
1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar
1 Scotch bonnet chile pepper, stemmed (remove seeds to tame heat)
Kosher salt
4 Cornish game hens (1 1/2 to 2 pounds each), cut in half
Freshly ground pepper

Combine the scallions, bell pepper, olive oil, lime juice, garlic, thyme, allspice, ginger, brown sugar, chile pepper and 1 tablespoon salt in a food processor; pulse to make a thick sauce. Refrigerate 1/4 cup for serving.

Season the hens all over with salt and pepper; poke a few holes into the bone side. Rub 1 cup of the jerk sauce all over the hens in a large bowl or pan. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours.

Preheat a grill to medium; prepare for direct and indirect grilling: On a charcoal grill, bank the coals on one side. For a gas grill, turn off one of the burners after preheating. Remove the hens from the marinade, letting any excess drip off; place skin-side up on the cooler side of the grill (position the legs closer to the fire). Cover and cook until the hens are golden brown, about 15 minutes.

Baste the hens with any extra jerk sauce, then turn them over to the direct-heat side of the grill; cook, uncovered, until the skin is dark brown and the meat is cooked through but still moist, 5 to 10 more minutes. (A thermometer inserted into the thickest part should read 160 degrees.) Set the hens aside for 5 minutes, then serve with the reserved jerk sauce.

Food Preparation and Styling By Smarty Marty

Recipe By: /www.foodnetwork.com

Foodie Tuesday with Smarty Marty- Tortellini Salad

March 27, 2018 in Cooking, Food, Foodie Tuesday, recipes

Salad anyone... Well we have a special treat for you this week. Smarty Marty special recipe idea for you is a Tortellini Salad... So before we get started lets gather together the needed ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package dried spinach tortellini
1 (8 ounce) package dried three-cheese tortellini
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1 (6 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped

1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup grated carrots
1 1/2 cups oil and vinegar dressing

1 (8 ounce) package dried spinach tortellini 1 (8 ounce) package dried three-cheese tortellini 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved 1 (6 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped 1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained 1/2 red onion, t…

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in spinach and three-cheese tortellini and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through but is still slightly firm, 10 to 11 minutes.
Drain well, and allow tortellini to cool.
Toss together the tortellini, grape tomatoes, artichoke hearts, olives, red onion, carrots, and dressing in a large bowl.
Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 3 hours or overnight.

Recipe Prep Time 15 mins Cook Time is 10 min This salad is ready in 3 hours 25 mins

Food Styled and Prepared By Smarty Marty

Recipe By - Allrecipes.com

Foodie Tuesday with Smarty Marty- Lamb Chops with sauteed Swiss Chard

March 20, 2018 in Cooking, Food, Foodie Tuesday, recipes

We are back for another delicious delight from our weekly food contributor Smarty Marty! Can you feel the "Beet"... Ha! This week we are pairing up some Lamb Chops with sauteed Swiss Chard & pureed beets. As always first things first we need the following ingredients for this recipe

2 large red beets (1 pound), halved
2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes (1/2 pound)
1 stick unsalted butter
Kosher salt
Pepper
Four 12-ounce bone-in lamb chops, cut 1 inch thick
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 sage sprig
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
2 pounds Swiss chard, stems discarded and leaves chopped

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How to prepare:

First things first

In a large saucepan, combine the beets and potatoes. Add enough water to cover by 2 inches and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook until the beets and potatoes are tender, 35 to 40 minutes. Drain well. When cool enough to handle, peel the beets and potatoes, and then coarsely chop; transfer to a food processor. Add 2 tablespoons of the butter and puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper and keep warm.

Step 2

Heat a large cast-iron skillet. Rub the lamb chops all over with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Cook over moderately high heat until golden brown on the bottom, 7 to 8 minutes.Turn the chops and add the garlic, sage and 2 tablespoons of the butter. Cook until the chops are golden and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part registers 135°, about 7 minutes longer. Transfer the pork chops to plates and let stand for 5 minutes. Whisk the lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of the butter into the skillet; season with salt. Strain the sage butter through a fine sieve over the lamb chops. Reserve the crispy sage leaves and discard the garlic.

How to Make It

Step 1

Step 2

Heat a large cast-iron skillet. Rub thelamb chops all over with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Cook over moderately high heat until golden brown on the bottom, 7 to 8 minutes.Turn the chops and add the garlic, sage and 2 tablespoons of the butter. Cook until the chops are golden and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part registers 135°, about 7 minutes longer. Transfer the pork chops to plates and let stand for 5 minutes. Whisk the lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of the butter into the skillet; season with salt. Strain the sage butter through a fine sieve over the lamb chops. Reserve the crispy sage leaves and discard the garlic.

Step 3

Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the chard in large handfuls; let each batch wilt slightly before adding more. Cook, stirring occasionally, until all of the chard is wilted, 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.  

Step 4

Serve the lamb chops with the beet puree and Swiss chard and garnish with the crispy sage leaves.

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Food Prepared and Styled By - Smarty Marty

Food Recipe and Directions by - http://www.foodandwine.com

Foodie Tuesday with Smarty Marty- A Seafood Boil

March 13, 2018 in Cooking, Food, Foodie Tuesday, recipes

I seafood :) Just thought we start off with a word play joke!!! Ha!!

This Tuesday we are happy to bring you weekly recipe ideas from our weekly contributor Smarty Marty! This week she bring us a Seafood Boil! So for all you seafood lovers this one is for you! Enjoy!

So in order to create this meal you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients:

8 quarts water
1/3 cup canola oil
6 yellow onions, unpeeled
4 celery stalks, halved crosswise
2 lemons, unpeeled and quartered
12 garlic cloves
5 bay leaves
2-inch piece fresh ginger, thickly sliced
Crab boil spice mix (see above) or 6 oz. packaged whole-spice crab boil
1/2 to 3/4 cup sea salt, or to taste
1 Tbs. cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 Tbs. black peppercorns, or to taste
2 to 3 lb. small red-skinned potatoes, unpeeled
24 live blue crabs or 4 to 6 small live Dungeness crabs
6 ears of corn, husked and halved crosswise
5 lb. large shrimp, with heads attached

Directions:

Pour the water into a large stockpot. Add the oil, onions, celery, lemons, garlic, bay leaves, ginger, crab boil spice mix, salt, cayenne and black peppercorns and bring to a boil over high heat. Boil for 10 minutes.

Add the potatoes and boil for 5 minutes. Add the crabs and boil for 15 minutes. Add the corn and boil for 5 minutes.

Add the shrimp and boil for 1 minute. Turn off the heat and let the mixture stand for 5 minutes.

Using tongs or a skimmer, retrieve the seafood and vegetables from the pot and serve them warm atop several thicknesses of newspaper or large sheets of parchment paper, or transfer to a large serving platter. The seafood can also be served at room temperature or chilled. Use a nutcracker or a table knife to crack the shells. Serves 8 to 12.

Adapted from Williams-Sonoma Foods of the World Series, New Orleans, by Constance Snow (Oxmoor House, 2005).

Styled and Prepared By Smarty Marty

Food Recipe and Direction By www.williams-sonoma.com

Foodie Tuesday By Smarty Marty- Stuffed Zucchini Boats

February 20, 2018 in Cooking, Food, Foodie Tuesday, recipes

Looking for something unique to cook this week Smarty Marty has you covered with these delicious delights using 3 fresh Zucchini! This will be sure to smell your kitchen up with a fresh aroma and leave you with a smile on your face after dinner!

This week delicious delights is Stuffed Zucchini Boats!

We first need to gather up the ingredients needed for this dish.

What you will need:

3 zucchini
1 pound Italian ground turkey
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1 clove garlic, minced
1 med onion
1 (32 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Recipe inspired by Allrecipes

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Trim stems from zucchini and slice lengthwise. Scoop out seeds and put in bowl. Mix seeds with ground turkey, garlic, bread crumbs, and parmesan cheese. Stuff squash with ground turkey mixture and place in 9x13 inch baking pan. Pour sauce over squash and cover pan with foil.
Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until ground turkey is cooked. Remove foil and cover with mozzarella cheese. Cook until cheese is melted.

Food Prepared and Styled By Smarty Marty Recipe by Allrecipes.com — Food Prepared and Styled By Smarty Marty
Recipe by Allrecipes.com

Foodie Tuesday with Smarty Marty take on Stir Fried Rice Noodles with Grilled Salmon

February 06, 2018 in Cooking, Food, Foodie Tuesday

Smarty Marty Foodie Tuesday Dinner Idea is Stir Fried Rice Noddles with Grilled Salmon

This delicious delight takes 10 minutes preparation and 20-25 min cook time

Ingredients :

150g pack medium egg noodle
1 tbsp vegetable oil
2½ cm piece fresh ginger
, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 large carrot
, cut into matchsticks
1 yellow pepper, deseeded and thinly sliced
100g mangetout
, sugarsnaps or frozen peas
2 spring onions
, finely chopped
85g beansprout
(optional)
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp white wine vinegar

Boil the noodles for 3 mins in a large pan, drain and rinse under cold water through a sieve and set aside to drain completely.
Heat the grill to high. Mix together the miso paste, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce and paprika to make the miso glaze and brush over the salmon fillets with a pastry brush. Lay the salmon skin side down on a greased baking tray and grill for 6-8 mins until just cooked through.
Heat the oil in a wok and stir-fry the garlic, ginger, spring onions and chillies for a couple of mins until soft, then add the cooked noodles, beansprouts and coriander. Toss everything together until well combined and turn off the heat. To finish, stir the fish sauce into the stir-fried vegetables and noodles, then pile onto plates, topping with the salmon

Food Prepared and Styled By Smarty Marty

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Foodie Tuesday with Smarty Marty- Creamy Macaroni & Cheese

January 23, 2018 in Cooking, Food, recipes

We are excited to bring you this cheesy delight! Smarty Marty take on Macaroni and Cheese is sure to delight your family with this quick delicious sensation .

What you'll need for this dish :

Creamy Mac & Cheese

1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
1 tablespoon butter, melted n white pepper
3 cups milk
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the macaroni, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is cooked through but still slightly firm, about 8 minutes. Drain well.

Melt 1/4 cup butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. When the butter starts to foam and bubble, stir in the flour; cook on medium heat until flour just begins to turn pale yellow, 3 to 4 minutes. Add thyme, cayenne pepper, and white pepper; cook and stir another minute, then whisk in 1 cup of milk until smooth. Pour in remaining milk and whisk again. Bring the sauce just to a simmer.

Stir in nutmeg, Worcestershire sauce, and salt; simmer on medium-low heat until thickened, about 8 minutes, whisking often. Turn heat off, then add 2 1/4 cups of Cheddar cheese; stir until melted and combined. Add Dijon mustard.

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the macaroni, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is cooked through but stil… — Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the macaroni, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is cooked through but still slightly firm, about 8 minutes. Drain well.

Melt 1/4 cup butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. When the butter starts to foam and bubble, stir in the flour; cook on medium heat until flour just begins to turn pale yellow, 3 to 4 minutes. Add thyme, cayenne pepper, and white pepper; cook and stir another minute, then whisk in 1 cup of milk until smooth. Pour in remaining milk and whisk again. Bring the sauce just to a simmer.

Stir in nutmeg, Worcestershire sauce, and salt; simmer on medium-low heat until thickened, about 8 minutes, whisking often. Turn heat off, then add 2 1/4 cups of Cheddar cheese; stir until melted and combined. Add Dijon mustard.
Transfer the macaroni into a casserole dish, then pour in the cheese sauce; stir to thoroughly combine sauce with pasta. Mix panko bread crumbs and 1 tablespoon melted butter in a small bowl, and sprinkle crumbs on top of macaroni and cheese. Sprinkle remaining 3/4 cup of Cheddar cheese on top.

Bake in the preheated oven until bread crumbs and Cheddar cheese topping are golden brown, about 20 minutes.

Recipe By Chef John Styling and Food Preparation By: Smarty Marty — Recipe By Chef John
Styling and Food Preparation By: Smarty Marty

Foodie Tuesday with Smarty Marty- Chicken Marsala

January 02, 2018 in Cooking, Food, Ideas, recipes

Peace & Blessing for a New Year! We are now in 2018! Can you believe it.. Well for the 1st Foodie Tuesday of the year we have Smarty Marty take on Chicken Marsala!

Chicken Marsala with mushrooms over garlic mashed potatoes

1st things first lets gather up the needed ingredients:

For this dish we will need the following

4 skinless, boneless, chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds)
All-purpose flour, for dredging
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 ounces prosciutto, thinly sliced
8 ounces crimini or porcini mushrooms, stemmed and halved
1/2 cup sweet Marsala wine
1/2 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley

How to cook & Prepare :

Put the chicken breasts side by side on a cutting board and lay a piece of plastic wrap over them; pound with a flat meat mallet, until they are about 1/4-inch thick. Put some flour in a shallow platter and season with a fair amount of salt and pepper; mix with a fork to distribute evenly.

Heat the oil over medium-high flame in a large skillet. When the oil is nice and hot, dredge both sides of the chicken cutlets in the seasoned flour, shaking off the excess. Slip the cutlets into the pan and fry for 5 minutes on each side until golden, turning once – do this in batches if the pieces don't fit comfortably in the pan. Remove the chicken to a large platter in a single layer to keep warm.

Lower the heat to medium and add the prosciutto to the drippings in the pan, saute for 1 minute to render out some of the fat. Now, add the mushrooms and saute until they are nicely browned and their moisture has evaporated, about 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Pour the Marsala in the pan and boil down for a few seconds to cook out the alcohol. Add the chicken stock and simmer for a minute to reduce the sauce slightly. Stir in the butter and return the chicken to the pan; simmer gently for 1 minute to heat the chicken through. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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Food Recipe & Directions By - The Food Network

Meal prepared & Styled By Smarty Marty

Foodie Tuesday with Smarty Marty - White Chicken Chili

December 12, 2017 in Cooking, Food, Foodie Tuesday, recipes

Depending on what part of the country you are in the weather is getting a little cooler.. so when the weather is a bit cold a nice delicious chili will do the body good. Smarty Marty Foodie Tuesday dinner idea this week is her White Chicken Chili

1st things first gather all your ingredients What you will need : 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped1 medium onion, chopped1 tablespoon olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced2 cans (14 ounces each) chicken broth1 can (4 ounces) c… — 1st things first gather all your ingredients
What you will need :
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (14 ounces each) chicken broth
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1-1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) great northern beans, drained, divided
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Sliced jalapeno pepper, optional

DIRECTIONS

In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook chicken and onion in oil until lightly browned. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the broth, chilies, cumin, oregano and cayenne; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low. With a potato masher, mash one can of beans until smooth. Add to saucepan. Add remaining beans to saucepan. Simmer for 20-30 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and onion is tender.

Top each serving with cheese and, if desired, jalapeno pepper. Yield: 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts)

Recipe from - www.tasteofhome.com

Prepared and Styled By - Smarty Marty

Foodie Tuesday with Smarty Marty- Turkey Sausage & Sauerkraut

December 05, 2017 in Cooking, Food, Foodie Tuesday, recipes

This week specialty Dinner Idea from Smarty Marty is her take on Turkey Sausage and Sauerkraut! This ingredient list will serve 4 and it's approximately 50 mins.

Mashed Potatoe was placed on the side with garnishments.

Ingredient Listing:

tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 pounds hot or mild (or a combination) Italian turkey sausages (about 6 sausages)
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 teaspoon caraway seeds
1 large bulb fennel, trimmed, quartered and thinly sliced, plus 1 tablespoon fronds for garnish
1 Gala apple, cored and thinly sliced
1 pound sauerkraut, drained well
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook, turning often, until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. ...
Add the remaining 1 teaspoon oil to the pan and heat over medium heat. Add potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes. ...
Add broth, vinegar and mustard.

Recipe By : Food Network

Food Styling & Photography By: Smarty Marty

Foodie Tuesday by Smarty Marty- Rigatoni & Kale

November 28, 2017 in Cooking, Food, Foodie Tuesday, Ideas

This week Foodie Tuesday idea is Rigatoni & Kale

It's that time of the week where we are bring a recipe idea to you straight outta the kitchen of our beloved contributor Smarty Marty(My sister) and This week delicious delights is a take on Kale and Rigatoni noodles!

Riggies with Charred Tomatoes, Hot Sausage, Kale and Ricotta

Let's gather up all the needed ingredients

Ingredients
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 pints cherry tomatoes
1 pound hot sausage
2 shallots, chopped
4 large cloves garlic, chopped
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup dry sherry or sweet vermouth
1 bunch Tuscan kale, cavolo nero, stemmed and chopped
1 pound rigatoni
2 cups fresh ricotta cheese, sheep or cow’s milk
EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil, for drizzling
1 tablespoon chopped thyme
Shaved Pecorino cheese

Preparing the ingredients to get ready to be cooked

Bring a large pot of water to a boil for the rigatoni.

Preheat broiler and place a rack in the upper third of oven. Arrange the tomatoes on a baking sheet and toss with a little olive oil. Place under the broiler and char until they burst.

Heat a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil, 2 turns of the pan. Add sausage, brown and crumble. Add shallots and garlic, and season with salt and pepper. Stir shallots and garlic into sausage for 2-3 minutes then deglaze with sherry or sweet vermouth. Add kale to pan and wilt into sausage. Add charred tomatoes to sauce.

Cook pasta in salted water to a minute shy of cooking time, reserving a mug of starchy cooking water. Drain rigatoni and toss with sauce and starchy water for a full minute.

Plate pasta in shallow bowls topped with a fat mound of ricotta, some thyme, a drizzle of EVOO, a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Shred or shave pecorino over the dish and serve.

Recipe by Rachael Ray

Cooked and Styled By Smarty Marty

Recipe By : Rachael Ray

Foodie Tuesday with Smarty Marty- Beef Short Ribs

November 14, 2017 in Cooking, Food, Foodie Tuesday, Ideas, recipes

This week foodie Tuesday meal idea by Smarty Smarty is Beef Short Ribs with mashed potatoes, aparagus and steamed carrots

1st Things first gather the ingredients you will need for this meal Ingredients4 pounds boneless beef short ribs, cut into 3-inch long pieces.Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.2/3 cup light brown sugar.1 teaspoon Hungarian paprika.1/2… — 1st Things first gather the ingredients you will need for this meal
**Ingredients**
4 pounds boneless beef short ribs, cut into 3-inch long pieces.
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
2/3 cup light brown sugar.
1 teaspoon Hungarian paprika.
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder.
1 tablespoon white vinegar.
1/2 teaspoon dried ground thyme.
2/3 cup ketchup.
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Directions for cooking the short ribs

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Arrange the short ribs in a 13-by-9-inch baking dish and season with salt and pepper, to taste. In a small bowl, combine all the remaining ingredients and stir to incorporate. Pour the sauce over ribs and toss well, coating all the pieces. Cover with aluminum foil and roast until cooked through and tender, about 3 hours. Remove the foil during the last 30 minutes of cooking to brown the top. Transfer to a serving platter and serve.

Meal cooked and styled by Smarty Marty

Recipe by - Food Network

Foodie Tuesday with Smarty Marty- Cabbage Soup

November 07, 2017 in Cooking, Family, Ideas, recipes

This week Foodie Tuesday Dinner Idea is Cabbage Soup

Gather the items need for this delicious delight

Ingredients

½ head of cabbage, chopped

1 cup celery, diced

1 cup white or yellow onion, diced

1 cup carrots, diced

1 green bell pepper, diced

2-3 cloves garlic, minced

4 cups chicken broth

14 oz can basil, oregano, garlic diced tomatoes

1 teaspoon oregano

1 teaspoon basil

½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

few shakes of black pepper

½ teaspoon salt (optional)

Instructions

Instructions
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add celery, onions, bell peppers, and carrots.
Saute until slightly tender.
Stir in garlic.
Pour in chicken broth.
Stir in tomatoes and cabbage.
Bring to a boil and then reduce heat.
Cook until cabbage is tender.
Stir in oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, black pepper and salt (if using)
Taste broth and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve and enjoy!

Recipe By Divas Can Cook

Food prepared and Styled By Smarty Marty

Foodie Tuesday by Smarty Marty - Egg Plant Parmesean

October 31, 2017 in Cooking, Food, Foodie Tuesday, Ideas, Photography

This week dinner idea is Egg Plant Parmesean!

Ingredients1 medium eggplant cut into 3/4 inch slices1cup seasoned dried breadcrumbs1 egg1 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese1 1/4 cup spaghetti sauce2 garlic gloves1 tablespoon of minced basil1 tablespoon water1/4 teaspoon red crushed pepper flakes1/… — **Ingredients**

1 medium eggplant cut into 3/4 inch slices
1cup seasoned dried breadcrumbs
1 egg
1 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
1 1/4 cup spaghetti sauce
2 garlic gloves
1 tablespoon of minced basil
1 tablespoon water
1/4 teaspoon red crushed pepper flakes
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

In a small bowl beat the egg and water together. Place the bread crumbs in shallow dish. Dip eggplant slices in egg mixture then in crumbs, being sure to coat thoroughly.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add eggplant slices and reduce heat to medium. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side or until golden brown and tender.
While eggplant is cooking, combine spaghetti sauce and pepper flakes and minced garlic cloves in a saucepan over low heat.
Place half of the eggplant in a greased 1-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with half of the basil and Parmesan cheese. Arrange spaghetti sauce over top; sprinkle with remaining basil and Parmesan
cheese. Layer with half of the mozzarella cheese and the remaining eggplant; top with remaining mozzarella. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake 5 minutes longer or until the cheese is melted.

Foodie Tuesday By Smarty Marty- Veggie Stuffed Chicken Breast!

October 17, 2017 in Cooking, Family, Food, Foodie Tuesday

This week dish Foodie Tuesday Dish By Smarty Martyis Veggie Stuffed chicken Breast !

Pull out your ingredients and lets get ready to prepared a delicious delight!

Veggie Stuffed Chicken Breast Ingredient Listing

4 boneless skinless chicken breast
8 oz. Feta cheese sliced
6 oz. mozzarella cheese
1 medium white onion
3 or 4 large garlic gloves
1/2 red bell pepper
2 cups of fresh chopped spinach
1 cup of chopped mushrooms
1/2 teaspoon of flaked pepper
2 tablespoons of olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Slice the chicken breast in half not going all the way through and spread open, lightly tap down flat with mallet.
Salt and pepper breast on both sides to taste
Heat olive oil in a frying pan and add onion, pepper, 3 garlic cloves, mushrooms and sauté until mushrooms and onions soften.
Now add spinach until spinach softens
Remove combination from frying pan and place in a bowl to add the feta cheese, the last garlic clove, salt and pepper to taste; add flaked red pepper mix completely.
Place equal amounts of mixture on the breast and roll the breast. Secure with toothpick or string.
Lightly spray a large rimmed sheet pan with olive oil (any pan will do) lined with foil or parchment paper and place in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until stuffing reaches internal temperature of 160 degrees F. Top chicken breast with mozzarella cheese and bake a additional 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Food Preparation and Styling By Smarty Marty

Foodie Tuesday By Smarty Marty - Beef BBQ Ribs

October 03, 2017 in Cooking, Family, Food, Foodie Tuesday, Ideas, recipes

This Tuesday meal tip idea is BEEF BBQ RIBS WITH GARDEN SALAD

To get started with this mean you will need the following for your Beef BBQ RIBS

4 pounds beef ribs
2 tablespoons of steak seasoning
1 small onion
1/4 cups of Worcestershire sauce
3 or 4 gloves of garlic
1/3 cup of molasses
1/2 cup of ketchup
1/4 cup of lemon juice
1 tablespoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions for Preparing

Trim fat from rib meat. Sprinkle with steak seasoning, add chopped onion and garlic with Ignore sauce. Place in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Simmer for 2 hours. Drain.

In a small bowl, combines together molasses, lemon juice, ketchup, dry mustard, garlic powder and chili powder. Mix well.

Place the drained meat on a broiler rack. Brush molasses mixture over ribs. Broil on medium for 10 to 15 minutes, turning and basting with sauce often.

add a garden salad to the side and some butter potatoes and you have some delicious delights for yourself and family!

Food Styling and Dinner By - Smarty Marty!

Foodie Tuesday By Smarty Marty! Chicken Marsala with Mushrooms

September 19, 2017 in Cooking, Family, Food, Foodie Tuesday, Ideas, Photography, recipes

This week dinner ideas is a take on your regular chicken breast!

Chicken Marsala with mushrooms over garlic mashed potatoes

Let the cooking begin... But first here are the ingredients for your dish

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced*
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1½ cups sliced mushrooms
½ cup Marsala wine** see note
½ cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Fresh Chopped Parsley for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

In a large skillet over medium heat add 1 tablespoon olive oil to the pan. Add the chicken and lightly salt and pepper. Cook until lightly brown and cooked throughout. Remove chicken and set aside on plate.
Add 1 Tablespoon olive oil and sauté the mushrooms for 1-2 minutes. Add marsala wine and bring to a boil over medium high heat for 1-2 minutes. This allows the alcohol to burn out. Add the chicken broth, heavy whipping cream, ground mustard, and garlic powder. Bring to a boil and reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes or until it starts to thicken. Place chicken back in the sauce and continue to simmer for about 1-2 minutes.