Pennsylvania Dutch Chili with Hinkelhatz Pepper Fettuccine

Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. In a large saucepan, brown Ground Beef and Onions until cooked.
  2. Add remaining ingredients. Mix thoroughly and heat until warmed through.
  3. Serve hot over freshly cooked Hinkelhatz Pepper Fettuccine.*

*This recipe makes enough chili to accompany 2 (12-oz.) servings of pasta, so it’s good for two meals.

7-Pot Chocolate Pepper Ramen

Ingredients:

  • 1 package 7-pot Chocolate Pepper Ramen Noodles
  • 1 large Onion, peeled and roughly chopped
  • 8 Garlic Cloves, chopped
  • 3-inch piece of fresh Ginger, sliced
  • 2 Cinnamon Sticks
  • 2 Star Anise pods
  • 4 Cloves
  • 8 cups Vegetable Broth
  • 1 tbsp. Olive Oil
  • 3 tbsp. Soy Sauce
  • 8 oz. Shiitake Mushrooms, thinly sliced
  • Bean Sprouts, Lime Wedges, or Fresh Mint, for Garnish

Directions:

  1. In a large pot, sauté the first six ingredients in Olive Oil until slightly browned.
  2. Add remaining ingredients and simmer for 20-25 minutes.
  3. Boil Ramen Noodles in water for 4-6 minutes until just al dente.
  4. Add to broth and simmer for 1-2 minutes.
  5. Garnish with Bean Sprouts, Lime Wedges, or sprigs of Fresh Mint, then serve.

Homemade Mac & Cheese with Traditional Trecce

Ingredients:

  • 1 package Traditional Trecce, cooked al dente (about 7-9 minutes)
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
  • 2 cups Cheddar Cheese, shredded
  • 3 cups Milk
  • 1/4 cup and 2 tbsp. Butter
  • 2 1/2 tbsp. Flour
  • 1/2 cup Bread Crumbs
  • 1 pinch Paprika

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350º.
  2. In saucepan, melt 1/4 cup Butter over medium heat. Stir in flour to make roux.
  3. Add Milk to roux slowly, stirring constantly until thickened.
  4. Stir in Cheeses and cook over low heat until melted and sauce is slightly thickened.
  5. Place Trecce in large casserole dish and pour sauce over it. Stir well.
  6. Melt 2 tbsp. Butter in skillet over medium heat. Add Bread Crumbs and brown. Spread over Pasta and Cheese to cover and sprinkle with Paprika.
  7. Bake for 30 minutes and serve hot.

Sweet Potato Pappardelle with Brown Butter and Caramelized Walnuts

Ingredients:

  • 1 package Sweet Potato Pappardelle, cooked al dente (7-10 minutes)
  • 1 stick Unsalted Butter
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 cut Walnuts, chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • Sweet Cheese of choice, such as Grana Padano, Pecorino, or Gruviera (optional)

Directions:

  1. While Sweet Potato Pappardelle is cooking, melt Butter in medium skillet. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently until Butter just begins to brown.
  2. Add Brown Sugar and Walnuts and turn heat down to medium. Frequently stir Walnuts until sauce starts to caramelize.
  3. Drain cooked Pappardelle and serve with brown butter caramelized Walnuts.
  4. Grate a sweet cheese over dish.