Individual Meatloaf1. Preheatovenat375. Cooktheshallotsinoliveoiluntiltranslucent. Whentheyareready, letthemrestuntilcooloffGiangi's Kitchen
Pecan Pie1. Inthebowlofastandingmixer, paddleattachment, combinetheflour, sugarandsalt. AddtheshorteningandcoldbutterandmisuntilthemixtureresemblescoarsecrumbsGiangi's Kitchen
Buttermilk Biscuits1. Preheatovento425F. Lineasheetpanwithparchmentpaper. 2. Combineflour, sugar, bakingpowder, saltinalargebowlGiangi's Kitchen
Peanut Butter CookiesPreheatovenat375F. Linebakingsheetwithparchmentpaperorasilpat. Creamtogethersugar, brownsugarandbutterGiangi's Kitchen
Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry Nibbles1. Preheattheovenat375°. LineabakingsheetwithparchmentpaperoraSilpatsheet. Rolloutthepuffpastryuntilisdoubledinsize, andthinGiangi's Kitchen
Poppy Seed Thumbprints1. Preheatovento350F. 2. Inalargebowlsifttogethertheflourandthesalt. WhiskinthepoppyseedsandsetasideGiangi's Kitchen
Brown Sugar Cookies1. Beatbutteratmediumspeedwithanelectricmixeruntilcreamy. Graduallyaddbrownsugar, beatingwellGiangi's Kitchen
Coconut and Sesame Seed Macaroons1. Preheatovento325F. Lineoneoftwobakingsheetswithparchmentpaper. 2. WhisktheeggwhitesuntilfrothybutnomoreGiangi's Kitchen
Quiche Lorraine1. Preheatovenat400F. 2. Butterandfloura10” removablebottomtartpan. Rollthepieshelloverthetartpan, bringingtheedgesofthepastryuptoexpendslightlybeyondthepadedgesGiangi's Kitchen
Cream of Mushrooms Soup1. Inalargesouppot, meltbutterandoliveoil. Addthemushroomsandonionandcookovermediumheatuntiltheonionsaretranslucent, andthemushroomsaretender, about5minutesGiangi's Kitchen
Green Acorn Squash With Honey Vinaigrettte1. Preheattheovento400F. 2. InalargepastapotplacethewholegreenacornsquashandcoverwithwaterGiangi's Kitchen
Chicken Spatchcocked1. Preheattheovento375F. 2. Placethechickenbreastsidedownonacuttingboard. Usingachef’sknifeorpoultrysheers, cutalongeachsideofbackbone, separatingbackbonefromthechickenGiangi's Kitchen
Pappardelle with Spanish Spiced Shrimps1. Saltandpeppergenerouslytheshrimps. 2. PuttheoliveoilinaskilletandheatitovermediumlowheatGiangi's Kitchen
Pumpkin Tiramisu'PUMPKINPIESPICE. 1. Addtheabovespicesinasmalldishandmixthemwell. Putthemixturethroughasmallhole’ssievetosiftoutanylargeorchunksofspicesthatdidnotseparatewellGiangi's Kitchen
Lentils, Black Beans, Goat Cheese & Baby Green Salad1. Rinsethelentilsandsoaktheminwaterfor10minutes. Rinseandplacethelentilsinasmallpan. Addwater, saltandbringtoaboilGiangi's Kitchen
Eggplant Chinese Style1. Mixthesoysauce, oystersauce, hoisinsauce, hotchilisauce, sugarandwatertogetherinasmallbowlGiangi's Kitchen
Pork Chops with Sweet Sour Sauce1. Seasontheporkchopswithsaltand½teaspoonsugar. Heat1tablespoonoliveoilinalargeskilletovermediumhighGiangi's Kitchen
Petite Crimson Lentil Hummus1. Cooklentilsinsaltedboilingwaterfor5minutesoruntiltender. Theywillsplitandopen. DrainandplaceinasmallfoodprocessorGiangi's Kitchen
Prawns with Carrot-Ginger Coconut Sauce1. Inablenderorfoodprocessor, addalltheingredientsforthecoconutsauce, includinglemongrassGiangi's Kitchen
Roasted Beets with Horseradish Creme Fraiche1. Preheatovenat400F. 2. Drizzlethebeetswitholiveoilandasplashofwater. Placeinasmallovenproofdish, coverwithfoilandroastinthepreheatedovenuntiljustsoftGiangi's Kitchen
Orecchiette with Chickpeas and Zaatar1. Inalargeskilletheatoliveoiloverhotheat. Sauteetheonionfor3-4minutewiththegarlic, curry, thyme, anchovies, lemonzest, ½teaspoonsaltblackpepperGiangi's Kitchen
Chocolate Swirled Pumpkin Bars1. Preheatovento350F. Linea15x10inchbakingpanwithfoil, extendingfoilovertheedges. 2. InalargebowlstirtogetherGiangi's Kitchen
Avocado Soup1. Heattheoliveoilandbutterinapanovermediumhighheatuntilthebuttermelts. Addtheonionandgarlicuntilcompletelysoftandtranslucent, 10-15minutesstirringoccasionallyGiangi's Kitchen
Pumpkin Ginger Soup1. Inalargesaucepancombinethepumpkin, chickenstock, mangonectar, gratedgingerandmincedgarlicGiangi's Kitchen