Mike Imprevento is not only an experienced personal injury attorney, a captain in the Norfolk Sheriff’s Office, and a radio talk show host, he’s a really good cook. It’s his passion and he loves sharing his favorite recipes with his listeners and they can’t get enough!

April 26th, 2024

This dish is rumored to be the result of chefs using leftovers to create the ultimate egg dish. It can be infused with whatever you want to use as long as it is in balance.

My favorite serves 2-3, or only one of my obese relatives

 

Ingredients

• 6-8 eggs
• Fresh basil chopped – save some for a topping after it is done
• One large, or two small Bell peppers sliced thinly
• ½ large onion sliced thin
• 2 Roma tomatoes sliced thinly crosswise
• Fresh mozzarella sliced thin for the topping
• Salt and pepper to taste

 

Here’s what to do…

1. Combine the eggs, fresh basil, salt, and pepper in a bowl and whisk. If you added a little milk or cream to the eggs, it wouldn’t bother me.
2. In a cast iron skillet, or really any shallow skillet, sauté the bell peppers and onions until soft in olive oil with a pat or two of butter to balance the heat—do not burn and turn frequently.
3. In a cast iron skillet, or really any shallow skillet, sauté the bell peppers and onions until soft in olive oil with a pat or two of butter to balance the heat—do not burn and turn frequently.
4. Turn down the heat and watch it tighten up around the edges while lifting with a fish spatula or any regular small spatula.
5. When the bottom is tight, remove it from the stove top and top with the sliced Roma tomatoes and the mozzarella slices.
6. Place it under the broiler until the cheese is melted and it is cooked through.
7. Drizzle with good olive oil, cut like a pie, and serve if you wish on Italian bread paired with anything from coffee to Peroni.

Breakfast for dinner in style. Buon Appetito!!!!

April 19th, 2024

Ingredients

• Ripe tomatoes (Roma quartered or good large cherry tomatoes halved)
• Red onion
• Italian country bread (hard crust with soft center)
• The best olive oil you can afford
• Sea salt
• Good Red wine vinegar
• Fresh basil
• Optional… halved artichoke hearts, drained canned chickpeas (ceci) or quality mozzarella rounds.

 

Here’s what to do…

1. Prepare and salt the tomatoes (let them get their act together in a glass bowl)
2. Slice the red onion very thin (it is strong!)
3. Tear the bread into cubes or small pieces and place on parchment paper, then bake at 400 degrees on a cookie sheet until toasted and not too done.  After that, sprinkle with olive oil before baking though.
4. Combine the ingredients in the proportion you like in a festive bowl (there are no set amounts, so use your judgment) then drizzle with the olive oil and red wine vinegar (easy on the vinegar!)
5. Let it sit for a little while to allow the oil to soak in. Use any (but not all) of the optional ingredients if you like, but keep it simple.
6. Dress with torn fresh basil leaves and toss all together gently. Serve as a side or first course with any protein you come up with. (It shines with grilled fish or shrimp).

April 12th, 2024

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