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Thursday, August 23, 2012

Calabacita -- Welcome to Chile Season --

I love Calabacita --

The corn with the squash -- and of course the Green Chiles --Love it --

I found this recipe -- for a Casserole -

Try it -- You will never look at zucchini again in the same way with corn


CALABACITA (SQUASH CASSEROLE)
 
1 can whole kernel corn
2 green chili peppers, chopped fine (1 if red)
1 med. onion, sliced
Salt & pepper to taste
2 tbsp. butter
2 to 3 med. zucchini, chopped
Garlic to taste
1/2 c. cheese, grated
2 tbsp. sugar

Cook corn, squash, peppers, onions and garlic until squash and onions are tender. Drain well in a colander. Add butter, salt, pepper and sugar. Top with grated cheese. Bake until cheese is melted at 350 degrees. Makes 6 servings.

Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Linguine & Clams -- YUM!


I have served this for years --- Such a good recipe -- I love it.
Enjoy - as Fred Wix always said --

LINGUINE WITH BUTTER-CLAM SAUCE – Fred Wix


Spaghetti                                         
4-6 cloves of garlic, minced
1/2 lb. butter                                    
1/2 - 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2-3 cans of minced clams 
Drained (Save liquid)            
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 tsp. salt
Clam juice                                       
Fresh ground pepper to taste
2 Tbs. sour cream (optional)


Melt butter and sauté' garlic and salt just until golden in color.  Cook spaghetti until done.  Drain and cover.  Drain clams, saving the liquid.  Add enough clam juice to make 2 cups of liquid.  Stir liquid into butter mixture and let simmer 10 minutes.  Add clams, parsley and pepper.  Let simmer for 2 minutes.  Toss sauce with Spaghetti.  Top with remaining sauce, garnish with larger pieces of parsley and sprinkle Parmesan cheese over top.  Serve with a large tossed green salad.