Flashback Friday: John Contratti and Joan Rivers

She make look “a little” different today, but here I am with Joan Rivers in Atlantic City, many years ago.

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A Special Morning With Katie Couric

 

It was an interview my students wanted. This morning their dream came true when they  interviewed television journalist and talk show host Katie Couric, via Skype. She had a wonderful rapport with the class while answering all of their questions. It was a wonderful way to start off the week.

Baked Filet Of Sole

 

Ingredients:

4 slices of sole

1/4 cup bread crumbs (optional)

1 cup cherry tomatoes (cut in half)

1 cup chick peas

2 celery stalks (chopped)

1/4 cup red onion chopped

olive oil

balsamic vinegar

salt and pepper

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees

1. Brush each slice of sole with olive oil and sprinkle a pinch of salt and pepper on each side. (optional: you can bread the sole with bread crumbs or leave plain)

2. Brush the bottom of a large baking pan with a little olive oil. Add slices of sole and bake for 15-20 minutes. (depending on how thick the slices are)

3. While sole is baking, put tomatoes, chick peas, celery and onions in a bowl. Add 1 tbs. of olive oil and 1 tbs. of balsamic vinegar. Add a pinch of salt and pepper. and mix well. Put to the side.

4. Place filet of sole on a platter. Spoon tomato mixture on top of each slice.

Serve warm.

 

Flashback Friday: John Contratti and Paul Rudd

 

Comedic actor Paul Rudd use to do plenty of theatre, but nowadays you can find him mostly on the big screen. He can currently be seen in Anchorman 2.  He we are backstage at Lincoln Center.

Flavored Brown Rice

 

This flavored brown rice makes a great side dish, or it’s a meal all by itself.

Ingredients:

2 cups brown rice

1 small onion (chopped)

2 cloves garlic (chopped)

1/2 cup pitted salad olives (Goya)

1  8 oz. can Del Monte Sauce

3 cups water

1/2 cup olive oil

2 cups chicken broth

1 tsp. sea salt

1/2 tsp. oregano

pepper (to taste)

Directions:

1. In a large pot, brown the onion and garlic in the olive oil. Add sea salt, pepper, oregano and can of sauce. Next, add olives. Simmer for 5 minutes.

2. Add water, chicken broth and rice. The liquids should cover the rice.

3. Cook at a medium flame for about 45 minutes until rice starts to dry and become fluffy.

 

Flashback Friday: John Contratti and Jackie Mason

 

Every time I get the opportunity to meet comedian Jackie Mason, I always find it amusing that he continuously talks. As you can see in the photos, he never stops.

Spinach Farfalle With Four Cheeses

 

Ingredients:

1 1/2 lbs. farfalle (pasta)

2 cups heavy whipping cream

2 cups chopped fresh spinach

1/2 cup butter

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese

1/2 cup grated Romano cheese

Directions:

1. In a medium saucepan combine cream and butter. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently until butter melts.
2. Gradually stir in grated Parmesan cheese, grated mozzarella cheese, grated provolone cheese, and grated Romano cheese.
3. Add spinach.Reduce heat to low, and continue to stir just until all cheese is melted.
4. Pour over cooked farfalle and serve.