Brought to you by Maria Zoitas, creator of Westside Market NYC’s “Maria’s Homemade” line of prepared foods.
TRADITIONAL PORK KEBABS
Ingredients
· 2 lbs. pork shoulder cubes
· 1 tbsp. kosher salt
· ½ tbsp. black ground pepper
· ¼ tbsp. red crushed pepper
· ½ tbsp. dry oregano
· ¾ lbs. mixed peppers (red, yellow, green) cut 1 inch cubes
· ½ tbsp. paprika
· 1/4 lbs. white onions ( cube 1 inch)
· 2 tbsp. lemon juice
Preparation
1. Marinate pork cubes for about 6 hours, or leave overnight, place in refrigerator
2. Skewer vegetables and pork, grilled or B.B.Q. grill
3. When kebabs are done drizzle an additional olive oil with lemon on kebabs.
TORTELLINI & VEGETABLE SALAD
Ingredients
· 2 tablespoons plus ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
· 1 small eggplant, cubed
· 1 small zucchini, cubed
· 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cubed
· 2 tbspn. balsamic vinegar
· 1 tspn. dried Italian herb seasoning
· Salt and pepper
· 1 cup broccoli florets, blanched
Preparation
1. 1 9-ounce package fresh cheese-filled tortellini, cooked and drained according to package directions
2. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in skillet
3. Add eggplant and zucchini and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally
4. Add red pepper and cook 1 minute
5. Whisk together ¼ cup oil, balsamic vinegar, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper in large bowl
6. Add tortellini, broccoli, and cooked vegetable mixture
7. Toss well. Chill before serving.
AMERICAN APPLE PIE
Ingredients
· 1 9-inch double piecrust
· 6 apples, peeled, cored and sliced
· 3/4 cup sugar
· 3 tbspn. all-purpose flour
· 3/4 tspn. ground cinnamon
· 1/2 tspn. ground nutmeg
Preparation
1. Preheat oven to 425˚F
2. Mix together sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg
3. Sprinkle over apples and toss to coat
4. Spread apples evenly in pie shell and cover with other crust
5. Crimp edges and cut a few decorative vents in top crust so steam can escape
6. Bake pie for 20 minutes, then lower temperature to 350˚F and continue baking for another 45 to 50 minutes
7. Cool on a rack.
