Example 2: Mixed Nodes and Blocks

Sprinkle the prawns with the mixed chili powder, cayenne pepper, garlic powder and kosher salt. I realize I have no actual amounts here, but it's pretty much 'until it looks right'. Oh, cumin and/or mexican oregano would be good in that combination too. Probably chili powder will be the heaviest, but don't skimp on the salt.

Saute the prawns in 1/2 tbs butter, and be careful not to overcook them, lest they turn rubbery.

Melt 3-4 tbs butter in a sauce pan over medium low heat. Add garlic and saute until fragrant. Add cornstarch and kosher salt. Saute until you have a good paste, and let this go 3-4 minutes, but if it starts browning it's time to move on.

Add 2 pints of heavy cream, and thoroughly stir. Simmer until sauce thickens. Add the parmesan cheese and tomato paste. Mix until cheese and paste are fully integrated into sauce.

Combine sauce with cooked noodles; arrange noodles in sauce on plate, top with prawns. Serve with grated parmesan.

I'm told a nice chianti would go well with this. I recommend a green salad and a crisp vegetable on the side; or, make less and serve as an accompaniment to any main course.

Follow the instructions on the videp

Melt chocolate and margarine over low heat. Stir in milk, water and eggs and mix well. Remove from heat. Add remaining ingredients and pour into pastry shell.

Bake 40-45 min or until center is set. Cool, then chill 3 hours.

Steep dried herbs in wine for at leasdt 15 minutes.

Over medium heat, saute onion and garlic in olive oil until the onions are translucent, stirring frequently. Add the tomatoes and paste, then the herbs and wine. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat, and puree in a blender until smooth. Return to pan and simmer without cover until sauce thickens.

Optional:
For a sweeter sauce, use sweet white wine and add a teaspoon of sugar.

This recipe can be multiplied and put in pint jars for later use.