Recipesta, 44 W Kingsbridge Road, Bronx, The Bronx, NY (2026)

11/05/2025

Baked Feta with Olives & Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Ingredients:
8-ounce block feta cheese
1 cup pitted olives, drained
½ cup sun-dried tomatoes
⅓ cup olive oil
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried rosemary
Kosher salt
Fresh cracked pepper
Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
Sliced French bread or crostini, for serving
Instructions:
Preheat the Oven: Heat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
Prepare the Dish: Place the feta block in a small baking dish. Surround it with olives and sun-dried tomatoes.
Mix the Seasonings: In a small bowl, combine olive oil, sliced garlic, oregano, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
Add Seasonings to Feta: Drizzle the olive oil mixture over the feta, olives, and sun-dried tomatoes.
Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 20 minutes. Finish by broiling for 1-2 minutes to get a slightly golden top.
Garnish and Serve: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve warm with slices of French bread or crostini for dipping.

06/02/2025

Spicy Jalapeño Popper Soup 🌶️🧀
Ingredients:
4 jalapeños, diced
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups chicken broth
1 lb chicken breast, cooked and shredded
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup heavy cream
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled
Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Directions:
In a large pot, sauté the jalapeños, onion, and garlic in a bit of oil over medium heat until softened.
Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, and add the cooked chicken, cream cheese, heavy cream, salt, pepper, and oregano. Stir until the cream cheese is melted and the soup is heated through.
Before serving, stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
Serve hot, garnished with crumbled bacon and fresh cilantro.

06/02/2025

Pepper Jelly Cheese Dip 🌶️🧀
Ingredients:
8 ounces of cream cheese, softened
4 ounces of sharp cheddar, shredded
½ teaspoon of garlic powder
1 teaspoon of onion flakes
½ teaspoon of salt
7 ounces of pepper jelly
Instructions :
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, garlic powder, onion flakes, and salt until well combined.
Spread the cheese mixture into an oven-safe dish or pie pan, ensuring it's evenly distributed.
Bake for about 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and hot.
While the dip is baking, microwave the pepper jelly in a microwave-safe container for 30-second intervals until melted and smooth.
Once the cheese dip is baked to perfection, pour the melted pepper jelly over the top and spread it evenly for a deliciously spicy finish.
Serve this Pepper Jelly Cheese Dip with your favorite crackers, tortilla chips, or vegetable sticks for dipping, and get ready to wow your guests with its bold flavors!

06/02/2025

Balsamic Peach Beef Chops with Blue Cheese
Ingredients:
1 pound Beef chops
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons apricot preserves (or honey)
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic, minced or grated
1 teaspoon thyme, chopped (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 large peaches, sliced
1/4 cup blue cheese (or feta), crumbled (optional)
Directions:
Marinate the Beef chops in half of the mixture of the balsamic vinegar, apricot preserves, mustard, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper, for 20 minutes to overnight, reserving the remaining half.
Shake off the excess marinade and pan fry over medium-high heat until cooked through, about 3-5 minutes per side, before setting aside.
Place the remaining balsamic mixture in the pan and simmer until it starts to thicken, about 3 minutes.
Add the peach slices and cook until they are just tender, about 2 minutes.
Enjoy the pork chops topped in the balsamic peach sauce topped with the crumbled blue cheese!

06/02/2025

Overnight Crème Brûlée French Toast
Ingredients:
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons corn syrup
1 loaf of French bread, sliced into 1-inch thick slices
5 large eggs
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon Grand Marnier or orange liqueur (optional)
1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
Step 1: Prepare the Caramel Base
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the brown sugar and corn syrup, stirring until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is smooth.
Pour the caramel mixture into a 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading it evenly over the bottom.
Step 2: Arrange the Bread
Arrange the slices of French bread in a single layer over the caramel base. You may need to overlap them slightly to fit.
Step 3: Prepare the Custard
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, vanilla extract, Grand Marnier (if using), and salt until well combined.
Pour the custard mixture over the bread slices, ensuring they are evenly soaked.
Step 4: Refrigerate Overnight
Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight. This allows the bread to absorb the custard fully, enhancing the flavor and texture.
Step 5: Bake and Serve
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Remove the dish from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes.
Bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes, or until the French toast is puffed and golden brown.
Let it cool for a few minutes before serving to allow the caramel to set slightly.
Serve warm, topped with fresh berries, a dollop of whipped cream, or a dusting of powdered sugar.

06/02/2025

Cream Cheese Corn Casserole
Ingredients:
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened and cubed
4 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 (18 oz) bag frozen corn, thawed
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
Instructions :
Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 2-quart baking dish.
In a medium pot over low heat, melt cream cheese and butter. Stir in milk until mixture is smooth. Add salt, pepper, corn, and cayenne pepper (if using).
Pour mixture into prepared baking dish and top with cheese. Bake until golden brown and bubbly, about 20 minutes.
Enjoy!

06/01/2025

Honey Cheesecake Pistachio Baklava 🌰
Indulge in this fusion of creamy cheesecake, crunchy pistachios, and sweet honey in flaky baklava!
Ingredients:
1 package phyllo dough
1 cup melted butter
1 cup crushed pistachios
1 cup honey
1 cup cream cheese
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Directions:
Preheat Oven:
Preheat to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
Prepare Cheesecake Filling:
In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Set aside.
Layer Phyllo Dough:
Lay out a sheet of phyllo dough and brush with melted butter.
Repeat, stacking 5-6 sheets with butter in between each layer.
Add Filling:
Spread a layer of the cream cheese mixture over the stacked phyllo dough.
Sprinkle crushed pistachios on top.
Roll and Slice:
Carefully roll the stacked phyllo dough into a log, securing the filling inside.
Slice into 1-2 inch portions.
Bake:
Place the baklava rolls into the greased baking dish.
Drizzle honey over the rolls and sprinkle with cinnamon.

06/01/2025

Pan-Seared Mediterranean Cod in Tomato Basil Sauce
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 large cloves garlic, finely minced
1 pint cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
1/4 cup vegetable broth
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (divided as 1 tbsp for sauce, 2 tbsp for seasoning)
1/2 cup fresh basil, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon salt (more to taste)
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (more to taste)
1 and 1/2 pounds fresh cod, cut into 4 fillets
Additional salt and pepper for seasoning
Directions:
For the sauce, heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add red pepper flakes and garlic, sautéing for 1 minute. Add cherry tomatoes and cook until soft and blistering (9-12 minutes).
Stir in vegetable broth and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Let it simmer gently. Then, add basil, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, zest, salt, sugar, and black pepper. Cook for 2 minutes, then set aside.
For the cod, heat olive oil in another pan over medium heat. Season cod with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown (about 3 minutes each side).
Pour the tomato basil sauce over the cod, warm up for a minute, then serve.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes | Kcal: 320 | Servings: 4

06/01/2025

Cinnamon Sugar Swirl Muffins
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup milk
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup cinnamon sugar (for topping)
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
In another bowl, combine the melted butter, milk, egg, and vanilla extract.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
Generously sprinkle the cinnamon sugar over the tops of the muffins.
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes | Kcal: 210 kcal | Servings: 12 muffins

06/01/2025

Cheesesteak Tortellini in Rich Provolone Sauce
Ingredients :
1 package (12 oz) cheese tortellini
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, sliced
1 pound beef steak, cubed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup beef broth
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 cup shredded provolone cheese
Instructions:
Cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. added onions until is tender.
Increase heat to medium-high, add beef steak to the skillet, and season with salt and pepper. Cook until beef is browned.
Stir in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, bring to a simmer, and cook for 5 minutes.
Reduce heat to low, add cooked tortellini to the skillet, and toss to combine. Sprinkle with provolone cheese and cover until cheese melts.
Serve hot, garnished with additional cheese if desired.

06/01/2025

Green Salad with Apples and Blue Cheese
Ingredients
Salad dressing
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons honey
1 medium lemon juice freshly squeezed or more, to taste
Salad ingredients
6 oz mixed greens
1 large red apple such as Honey Crisp, Fuji, or Gala, cored and sliced
½ cup pecans chopped
⅓ cup Blue cheese crumbled
US Customary - Metric
Instructions
Make salad dressing
Combine all salad dressing ingredients in a mason jar. Whisk well with a fork, until emulsified. Or, close with the lid, and shake vigorously. Add more lemon juice to taste.
Assembly
I prefer to arrange the salad in individual bowls for presentation purposes.
Add mixed greens to each individual salad bowl. Nestle the remaining salad ingredients (sliced apples, chopped pecans, and blue cheese) on top of the green salad.
Drizzle with the salad dressing.
Alternatively, you can combine all the salad ingredients (except pecans and half of the crumbled blue cheese) in a large serving bowl, add the dressing, and toss to combine. Then, top the salad with chopped pecans and the remaining half of the crumbled blue cheese.

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