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Nikki Pettineo

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Guide to Aromatics Around the World

I'm about to let you in on what might be the most well kept secret in the global food community. Most cultures around the world start...

Cuban Picadillo, Abuela's Frijoles Negros, and white rice

Nikki Pettineo

2 min read

Cuban Picadillo, Abuela's Frijoles Negros, and white rice

Equipment needs: 2 x 3 quart pot with lid cast iron skillet or saute pan measuring cup cutting board knife wooden spoon or similar...

Nikki Pettineo

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Cheesy Spinach Dip

Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons butter 2 Tablespoons flour 1 1/2 cup milk 1 cup heavy cream 2 cup shredded Italian cheese blend 1 cup sour...

Nikki Pettineo

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Homemade Crackers with Bacon Onion Jam

Makes 50 crackers and jam Crackers 1 3/4 cup all purpose flour 2 teaspoons Pro Seasoning 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley 3 Tablespoons...

Nikki Pettineo

1 min read

Cast Iron Skillet Cornbread

1 stick butter, divided in half 1 1/4 cup all purpose flour 1 cup corn meal 1/4 cup sugar 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon...

Chimichurri Pork Shoulder with caramelized shallots and peppers

Nikki Pettineo

1 min read

Chimichurri Pork Shoulder with caramelized shallots and peppers

Ingredients: 4 pounds pork shoulder, cut into steaks or cubed and skewered 3 Tablespoons olive oil For the sauce: 6 cloves of garlic 1/4...

Nikki Pettineo

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Orange Chicken

Equipment needs: Wok or large saute pan 5 quart pot for boiling noodles Tongs Whisk Plate for resting chicken Paper towels Pasta strainer...

Nikki Pettineo

2 min read

Shrimp and Grits

Ingredients Peeled and deveined shrimp. Dry with paper towel 2 pounds Bacon slices, diced 6 each Scallion, chopped, separate...

Apricot Chipotle Chicken with Goat Cheese

Nikki Pettineo

1 min read

Apricot Chipotle Chicken with Goat Cheese

Ingredients: 6 oz Chicken breasts x 4 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 teaspoon Pro Seasoning or seasoned salt 8 oz goat cheese For the...

Chocolate Sponge Swiss Cake Roll, mocha buttercream, ganche glaze

Nikki Pettineo

2 min read

Chocolate Sponge Swiss Cake Roll, mocha buttercream, ganche glaze

Cake Ingredients: - Eggs 4 - Egg yoks 4 - Sugar 2/3 cup - Cake Flour ½ cup - Egg whites 4 - Powdered sugar 1/4 cup - Cocoa powder ¼ cup...

Nikki Pettineo

1 min read

From Scratch Biscuits and Gravy

Biscuit Ingredients: Yield 10 biscuits, 4oz each All Purpose Flour 3 ¼ cups Salt 2 tsp Granulated Sugar 2tsp cup Baking Powder 1 Tbsp....

Nikki Pettineo

1 min read

Tomato Pie

Tomato Pies Filling - Cherry tomatoes, sliced 8 oz - Ricotta cheese 1 cup - Cheddar jack cheese ½ cup - Asiago cheese ½ cup - Eggs 2 -...

Nikki Pettineo

1 min read

Herb Roasted Chicken with pan sauce

Chicken Ingredients: - Chicken, spatchcock 1 whole - Butter ½ stick - Lemon, juiced 1 - Garlic, minced 3 cloves - Thyme, fresh 1 spring...

Nikki Pettineo

2 min read

Tiramisu French Toast

French Toast Ingredients: Japanese Milk Bread, sliced thick 1 loaf Coffee cream 8 oz eggs 2 For the Caramel Sauce: butter ½ stick brown...

Korean Beef, Scallion Pancakes, pan glazed zucchini, basmati rice

Nikki Pettineo

2 min read

Korean Beef, Scallion Pancakes, pan glazed zucchini, basmati rice

Beef Ingredients: Lean ground beef 1.5 pounds Low sodium soy sauce ¾ cup Brown sugar ½ cup Scallion, white, minced ½ cup Ginger, fresh...

Coffee Rubbed Flat Iron with Au Jus Cream Sauce, balsamic bacon roasted Brussels, mashed potatoes

Nikki Pettineo

2 min read

Coffee Rubbed Flat Iron with Au Jus Cream Sauce, balsamic bacon roasted Brussels, mashed potatoes

Coffee Rubbed Flat Iron Steak with Au Jus Cream Sauce Ingredients Steaks: Flat Iron Steak 4 each Canola/Olive oil Blend 2 oz For the...

Nikki Pettineo

1 min read

Honey Dijon vinaigrette summer salad

Salad Ingredients salad greens 4 cups onion, sliced ½ tomato, diced 1 Method of prep: Marinate onion slices in ½ cup of vinaigrette....

Cajun Pasta Alfredo with Fire Station Dalmatian Sausage

Nikki Pettineo

1 min read

Cajun Pasta Alfredo with Fire Station Dalmatian Sausage

Ingredients Fire Station Dalmatian Sausage, sliced into rounds 1 pound penne pasta 1 pound bell pepper, julienned 1 yellow onion, sliced...

Pork Chops with RedEye Gravy, garlic basmati rice, oven roasted broccoli

Nikki Pettineo

2 min read

Pork Chops with RedEye Gravy, garlic basmati rice, oven roasted broccoli

Pork chops with RedEye Gravy Ingredients Pork chops 4 Flour 2 oz Butter 2 oz Chicken stock 8 oz Coffee 2 oz Olive oil 1 oz Sugar 1...

Chicken Marsala, blanched green beans, garlic roasted potatoes

Nikki Pettineo

1 min read

Chicken Marsala, blanched green beans, garlic roasted potatoes

Chicken Marsala Ingredients boneless skinless chicken breast halves 4 (5 ounces each) all-purpose flour 4 tablespoons butter, divided 4...

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