Author Archives: The Rusty Pan
Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Gluten-Free Chicken Parmesan Recipe
How to Make Perfect Scrambled Eggs | Mark Pantano
As simple as scrambled eggs are, it is amazing how many different ways there are to make them. Here I will explain how to make my version of perfect scrambled eggs. Ingredients EggsButterSaltPepper (if desired) Directions Set a medium-sized nonstick pan on medium heat and bring up to temperature. Crack two large eggs and pinch of salt into a bowl Continue reading How to Make Perfect Scrambled Eggs | Mark Pantano
Pork Chops Stuffed with Corn Bread, Bacon and Cheese | Mark Pantano
Who doesn’t love pork chops? Who doesn’t love corn bread? Who doesn’t love cheese? And come on… who does not LOVE bacon?? So why don’t we put all these things together and create some deliciousness! This is a recipe for thick-cut pork chops stuffed with corn bread, bacon and cheese. The ingredient amounts are for cooking 6 chops. But as Continue reading Pork Chops Stuffed with Corn Bread, Bacon and Cheese | Mark Pantano
Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce | Mark Pantano
Bread pudding is simple to make and so delicious. Almost any bread can be used to make bread pudding, but firm bread with crusts that aren’t too hard work best. Ingredients: Milk (2 1/4 cup)Sugar (1/2 cup)Ground Cinnamon (1 1/2 teaspoon)2 Large Eggs, slightly beatenFrench Bread, or other firm bread (5 cups of 1/2 – 3/4 inch cubes)Raisins (1/2 cup)Whiskey Continue reading Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce | Mark Pantano
Bobby Flay Coleslaw Recipe
Who doesn’t love coleslaw? Seriously, who doesn’t love it? I guess there might be one or two people who don’t like coleslaw, but there is something seriously wrong with those people. Stay away from them. Anyway, coleslaw is awesome! And there are so many ways to make it. Here is a popular recipe from Bobby Flay: Ingredients 1 head green Continue reading Bobby Flay Coleslaw Recipe
How to Poach an Egg (Video)
Although many people love them, most never try to make poached eggs for themselves at home. The only time they ever eat poached eggs is at a restaurant. Some of those people just never think to make poached eggs at home, but many don’t do it because they feel intimidated – not quite sure how to do it. Well, no Continue reading How to Poach an Egg (Video)
Smothered Chicken with Peppers and Mushrooms – Mark Pantano
Ingredients Dried oregano (1 tsp) Salt (1/2 tsp) Garlic Powder (1/2 tsp) Pepper (1/4 tsp) Cayenne pepper (1/4 tsp) Butter (1 tbsp) 1 red bell pepper (thinly sliced) 1 onion (thinly sliced) Mushrooms sliced (1 cup) Mozzarella cheese – shredded (1/2 cup) Cheddar cheese – shredded (1/2 cup) Directions Heat non-stick skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle both sides of chicken Continue reading Smothered Chicken with Peppers and Mushrooms – Mark Pantano
Honey Mustard Chicken | Recipe by Mark Pantano
Super quick and easy! Ingredients Dijon mustard (1/2 cup) Course grained mustard (1/4 cup) Honey (1/4 cup) 8 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs Directions Heat oven to 375 degrees Mix mustards and honey. Spread on both sides of chicken. Please chicken in greased pan. Bake chicken uncovered for 25-35 until juices run clear Serve with rice, potatoes or vegetable Continue reading Honey Mustard Chicken | Recipe by Mark Pantano
Ham Loaf | Recipe by Mark Pantano
Ingredients Ground, fully-cooked ham (1 1/2 lbs) 1 small onion, finely chopped Bread crumbs (1/2 cup) Green bell pepper, finely chopped (1/4 cup) Milk (1/2 cup) Ground mustard (1/2 teaspoon) Pepper (1/4 teaspoon) 2 large eggs Directions Heat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients. Spread mixture in ungreased loaf pan. Insert meat thermometer. Make sure tip of thermometer is Continue reading Ham Loaf | Recipe by Mark Pantano
What is Crudite?
I remember the first time I saw the the word crudite on a menu. I had no idea what it was. I didn’t even know how to pronounce it. I pronounced it crood-ite. Well, that was WRONG, as I embarrassingly found out. It is pronounced “crood-i-tay.” I guess it’s a fancy French word. Well la-tee-da! So what is crudite anyway? Continue reading What is Crudite?
What are Canapes?
Some people have no idea what canapes are. I certainly didn’t until I looked it up. So, here is the answer to the question: Canapes are appetizers. They are small pieces of toast, bread, crackers or baked pastry topped with various cheeses, an anchovy or some type of spread. They can be hot or cold, easy or elaborate. Now you Continue reading What are Canapes?
Creamy Pesto Dip | Recipe by Mark Pantano
A tasty dip for vegetables that is easy to prepare. Cut up vegetables to go along with the dip. Or, to make it even easier, buy pre-cut assorted vegetables from the grocery story. Ingredients 1 container (8 ounces) sour cream Basil pesto (1/4 cup) Assorted cut-up vegetables for dipping Directions Mix sour cream and pesto until well-blended. That’s it! Best Continue reading Creamy Pesto Dip | Recipe by Mark Pantano
Grilled Vegetable Pasta | Recipe by Mark Pantano
With all the fresh vegetables available, my family and I love making this recipe in the summer. Start by grilling vegetables. We cook them on our propane grill but grill them on whatever you’ve got. The vegetables you use in this pasta are up to you – whatever you like. One of the vegetable combinations we like to use is Continue reading Grilled Vegetable Pasta | Recipe by Mark Pantano
Sweet Creamed Corn | Recipe by Mark Pantano
I have been making this sweet creamed corn recipe for years. It is always a huge hit. People ask me for this recipe more than any other. If you have a sweet tooth, and you like corn, then you are guaranteed to love this recipe. But I have to warn you, there’s a lot of sugar! Ingredients Frozen corn, butter, Continue reading Sweet Creamed Corn | Recipe by Mark Pantano
Bobby Flay’s TOP 10 Brunch Recipes (Video)
The possibilities for brunch are endless. A melding of breakfast and lunch, it can be whatever you want it to be. You are limited only by your imagination and whatever food it is that makes you and your guests happy. Go sweet, go savory, go breakfast, go lunch… Just be sure to go decadent! Here is a video of Bobby Continue reading Bobby Flay’s TOP 10 Brunch Recipes (Video)
Chicken Cacciatore Recipe
Chicken cacciatore is delicious and simple to make. Served with pasta or a side of rice or vegetables, you will love it. The following is the list of ingredients you will need. Don’t worry about using exact measurements or amounts. And, as always, feel free to experiment. Cooking is art, not chemistry. Do what you like! Ingredients: 6-8 chicken thighs Continue reading Chicken Cacciatore Recipe
Pasta with Shrimp and Artichokes in Cream Sauce
So last night I whipped up a pasta dish with shrimp and artichokes. I made it up on the fly, but since it came out so good, I wanted to share it with you. Perhaps I will do a video next time I make it, but for now I will just write it down for you. It is easy to Continue reading Pasta with Shrimp and Artichokes in Cream Sauce
How to Make the Perfect Fried Egg (Video)
Below you will find a short video showing you how to cook the perfect fried egg. Well, at least I think this is the perfect fried egg. As with all things related to food, it depends upon your own personal taste. For me, I like my fried egg to be cooked very gently. I like a runny yolk, with just Continue reading How to Make the Perfect Fried Egg (Video)