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Cucumber + Ricotta Salata

Recipe provided by Chef Crusco Catering in Austin, TX Ingredients 1 Cucumber – peeled and sliced 1/4 or 1/6 inch think lengthwise (use a mandolin) 10 Mixed Cherry Tomatoes – sliced in half lengthwise 2-3 tbsps – fresh Ricotta Salata (Queso fresco is a good substitute) EVOO Balsamic Vinegar Sea Salt and fresh ground Pepper

Crepes Cannelloni

Recipe provided by Chef Crusco Catering in Austin, Texas Ingredients Crepes Recipe (20 Crepes) 2 tbsps. EVOO 1-2 cups Cauliflower – cut into florets 1-2 Carrots – cut into small pieces 1 small Yellow onion – finely chopped 1 Red bell pepper – finely chopped 2 Garlic cloves – minced 2 (14 oz.) cans Whole

Sausage & Peppers Sheet Pan Cooking

Recipe provided by Chef Crusco Catering in Austin, Texas Ingredients 4 Italian Sausages or your choice (Vegetarian too) – score 1/4 inch on both sides 3 Bell Peppers – red, green and yellow – sliced lengthwise into 4 sections 1 Red Onions – peeled and sliced lengthwise into 8 parts 1 Whole Garlic – sliced

Classic Tomato Sauce

Recipe provided by Chef Crusco Catering in Austin, Texas Ingredients 6 tbsps. Extra-virgin olive oil 1 small yellow onion – roughly chopped 1 stalk celery – roughly chopped 1 carrot – roughly chopped 2 cloves garlic – roughly chopped Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 (32-ounce) cans Whole Tomatoes- San Marzano are the

Grilled Shrimp + Basil Pesto

Recipe provided by Chef Crusco Catering in Austin, Texas Ingredients: 2 large bunches – fresh basil (plus 6 leaves for garnish) 2 tbsps. Pine nuts (or almonds) – toasted 1 Garlic clove – peeled 1/2 cup EVOO 1/4 cup Pecorino Romano – grated 10-12 oz. Fettuccine, Bucatini, or Spaghetti – your choice Kosher Salt &