Rusticorangecake Recipes

RUSTIC ORANGE CAKE

Steps:

• Boil 2 oranges for 2 hours (this can be done the day before).
• Chop the oranges into small pieces taking out any pits.
• Put these into a food processor.
• Add eggs and beat.
• Then add ground almonds.
• Then sugar.
• And Baking Powder.
• Beat all these together in food processor.
• When mixed (keep an eye on the mix as it is a pretty full bowl) and stir occasionally to make sure it is all mixed.
• Oil a 9 inch (23 cms) spring form pan and pour the mixture in and bake in a 185-190c (about 350 degrees F) for 1 hour.
• check occasionally (depending on oven temperature as oven temps vary) and make sure the center is set.
• When cold make this icing and spread on cake.
• Icing-----------.
• Whisk all together over hot water till liquid.
• melts and is pourable.
• Serve as is or with whipped cream.

RUSTIC ITALIAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Spray slow cooker with cooking spray. Place chicken in slow cooker and top with remaining ingredients, except pasta and garnish.
• Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours. Serve chicken over pasta and garnish with cheese and parsley.
• Garnish Options: Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh Italian parsley.

RUSTIC PASTA SAUCE

Steps:

• On a lined cookie sheet, spread onions, zucchini, pepper and mushrooms.
• Sprinkle with olive oil, salt and pepper.
• Roast uncovered at a 425°F oven for 45 minutes.
• Meanwhile bring a 28 oz can of tomatoes to a boil then simmer with the garlic.
• Combine with roasted vegetables and herbs.
• After adding the vegetables and the herbs to the tomatoes simmer another 30 minutes.
• Serve with freshly cooked penne or pasta of your choice.
• Sprinkle with shaved parmesan cheese and freshly crushed pepper.

RUSTICA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add the rotini and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
• Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the garlic in the hot oil until it begins to brown, 3 to 5 minutes; stir in the parsley and cook another 30 seconds; remove from heat immediately and spoon over the drained pasta; season with salt and pepper. Top with Parmesan cheese.