Tuesday, November 13, 2012

CAFETERIA

“I am not a glutton - I am an explorer of food”
-Erma Bombeck
 
 
 
Located at 119 7th Ave in Manhattan, NY is one of the best restaraunts open 24 hours and seven days a week.  Once again 24 hours, seven days awake.  Who can top great food at your fingertips anytime you get that craving??  Who but Cafeteria!!!
 
Cafeteria considers themselves to be an American comfort cuisine with a contemporary twist, thats your basic dishes and favorites with a modern turn.  Imagine a night out in Manhattan, beautiful scenery , as you walk up to Cafeteria you are greeted by a humorous yet mannerable personality holding the door open for your invite.  You walk in to a ambiance of dim close to no lighting with tables filled with bliss candle light.  This setting is perfect for any occasion ie; date, girls night, business meeting, etc! 
 
For menu you choices from start to finish we recommend the following:
 
DRINK
   Passion Fruit Caipirinha leblon cachaca, passionfruit edible flower
 
APPETIZER
"Mac Attack" tasting of three
 
DINNER
The Meatloaf garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed green beans, oven roasted tomato relish



"thats my recipe"


Ingredients


4 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
1 pound ground beef
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
14 (8-ounce package) manicotti
1 (15-ounce) container whole-milk ricotta
3 cups shredded mozzarella
1 cup grated Parmesan
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups marinara sauce
2 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces

Directions

Heat a heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add 1 teaspoon of the olive oil, onion and ground beef. Season with salt and pepper. Saute until the meat browns and the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, and cool.

Brush 1 teaspoon of oil over a large baking sheet. Cook the manicotti in a large pot of boiling salted water until slightly softened, but still very firm to the bite, about 4 to 6 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the manicotti from the pot to the oiled baking sheet and cool.

Meanwhile, combine the ricotta, 1 1/2 to 2 cups mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan, and parsley. Add the garlic, salt, and pepper to taste, and mix. Stir the cooled meat mixture into the cheese mixture.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Brush the remaining 2 teaspoons of oil over a 13 by 9 by 2-inch glass baking dish. Spoon 1 1/2 cups of the marinara sauce over the bottom of the prepared dish. Fill the manicotti with the cheese-meat mixture. Arrange the stuffed pasta in a single layer in the prepared dish and spoon the remaining sauce over.

Sprinkle the remaining 1 1/2 cups of mozzarella cheese, then the remaining 1/2 cup of Parmesan over the stuffed pasta. Dot entire dish with the butter pieces. Bake the manicotti uncovered until heated through and the sauce bubbles on the sides of the dish, about 30 to 35 minutes. Let the manicotti stand 5 minutes and serve.


 

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