Buffet Ideas

Pulled Pork Mac And Block O' Cheese

ingredients
  • For the Pork
  • 3 1/2 pounds Pork Shoulder
  • 1 tablespoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Hot Paprika
  • Olive Oil
  • 1 large Yellow Onion (diced)
  • 2 ribs Celery (diced)
  • 1 large Carrot (diced)
  • 4 cloves Garlic (peeled and smashed)
  • 1 Jalapeno or Fresno Chile (halved)

Baked Manicotti By Mario Batali

ingredients
  • 5 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 3 tablespoons Butter
  • 1 Carrot (finely diced)
  • 1 medium Onion (diced)
  • 1 rib Celery (finely diced)
  • 1 clove Garlic (sliced)
  • 1 pound Beef Ground Round
  • 1/2 tube Tomato Paste (about 1/4 cup)
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 1 cup Dry White Wine
  • Kosher Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmigiano Reggiano
  • 1/2 pound Bresaola (sliced)

Fettuccine With Sausage Ragu

ingredients
  • 1 1/2 pounds Fettuccine
  • Salt
  • Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 pound Hot Italian Sausage (casing removed)
  • 1 tablespoon Thyme Leaves
  • 1 tablespoon Oregano Leaves
  • 2 Garlic Cloves (thinly sliced)
  • 1 cup White Wine
  • 1 cup Fresh Peas
  • 1 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
  • 14.5 ounce can Whole Peeled San Marzano Tomatoes (crushed)
  • 1 Yellow Onion (thinly sliced)

Pasticcio Di Maccheroni

ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 pound Italian Cooked Ham; such as Parmacotta; cut into 1/2 inch cubes
  • Salt & Pepper to taste
  • 1 Carrot; 1/4 inch dice
  • 1 Onion; 1/4 inch dice
  • 1 Celery Stalk
  • 1 cup Dry Red Wine
  • 1 1/2 cups Basic Tomato Sauce
  • 1 1/2 pounds Ziti
  • 1 pound Fresh Ricotta
  • 8 ounces Caciotta or Hard Provolone; cut into small dice

The Ultimate Lady’s Cheesy Mac and Cheese

Ingredients

2 cup dried elbow macaroni (4 cups cooked)
1/3 cup grated Cheddar
1/3 cup grated Swiss
1/3 cup grated Jack
1/3 cup grated Colby
1/3 cup grated Muenster
1/3 cup grated Gouda
1/2 cup sour cream
4 tablespoon butter, cut into pieces
6   eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup milk
Nonstick spray

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Slow Cooker Orange Rosemary Chicken

Ingredients

1 (3-4 pound) roasting chicken
2/3 cup chicken broth
2 oranges, quartered, divided
1 medium onion, quartered
4 tablespoons butter, softened
2 oranges, zested
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
1 teaspoon Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup orange marmalade
2 rosemary sprigs, more for garnish
1 head of garlic
3 orange slices

Slow Cooker Harvest Stew

Ingredients

2 cups cubed Yukon gold potatoes
2 cups cubed, peeled sweet potatoes
2 cups cubed, peeled butternut squash
1 cup cubed rutabaga
1 cup diced carrots
1 cup sliced celery
1 cup diced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon fresh sage, chopped
2 cups apple cider
2 cups vegetable stock
1 Granny Smith apple, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon teaspoon Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Italian Chicken and Vegetable Soup

Ingredients

2 tablespoon olive oil
4   boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces (about 1 3/4 pound)
1   small onion, chopped
1 cup sliced carrots (about 3 small)
2 1/2 cup sliced zucchini (about 2 medium)
2   (14.5-ounce) cans diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano
2   (14.5-ounce) cans chicken broth
Grated Parmesan, optional

Slow Cooker Beef Short Ribs

Ingredients

3 pounds beef short ribs
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon garlic powder
48 oz. chicken stock
5 ribs celery, cut into 2 inch pieces
5 large carrots, peeled and sliced in 2 inch pieces
8 red potatoes, quartered
1 large onion, cut into 8 pieces
Salt and Pepper to taste
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Loaf or crusty bread (optional)

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