Ross and Stephanie Tonini’S Family Cookbook

By Stephanie and Ross Tonini

Originally created for family as a Christmas gift, this book within days was being asked for by friends to be owned. If you sell it, I will buy it! Its special, I want one too!

You may be asking what made me decide to create a cookbook. This is the answer: my husband, Ross. He kept saying to me that my food is so good it needs to be in a book. He says, All our friends love everything you make at parties and ask, How do you make this, and where did you learn to do this?

Ross and Stephanies Family Cookbook by Stephanie and Ross Tonini has been in the making since February 14, 2014, with Ross giving Stephanie a Nikon camera, formally called Nik now, for Valentines Day. The joy this gift has brought and the gifts of cooking and music are truly expressed throughout their relationship and marriage. This book is a little share of them for you.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Jun 7, 2018
• ISBN: 9781984525925

Stephanie

ABOUT THE AUTHORS Stephanie Tonini, 51, is an Art Photographer for 8 years now with her own business in Houston, Texas of which she is a native. Educated at the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts! Houston, Texas and Houston Baptist University, she enjoys her photography with current works, Sacred Arlington in the Library of Congress. Having studied music (Vocal) at HSPVA she is a Soprano with the Houston Choral Society. One of my favorite escapes is cooking, of which I have done since childhood with Mom and Dad and friends. Whether it has been for family or a formal get together with friends, Our Christmas partys are known for and looked forward to every year! Dr. Ross Tonini, 62, from Fairfax, Virginia is an Audiologist with the Baylor College of Medicine, Medical Center in Houston, Texas which is where he earned his Doctorate and has been with them for the past 11 years. He too is with the Houston Choral Society singing Tenor. Like his wife he enjoys cooking and grilling for their family and guest BBQs and feels that cooking is a great escape too! Theres no better way to show your love to family and friends than through kitchen creations of which me and my wife, Stephanie, know very well! Both, Stephanie and Ross hope you enjoy their first cookbook and have great success as your own chef in the kitchen! Let us know how it turned out!

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Copyright © 2018 by Stephanie and Ross Tonini. 777308

Photography Images throughout book belong to Stephanie M. Tonini, art photographer and

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ISBN:       Softcover           978-1-9845-2591-8

                 EBook               978-1-9845-2592-5

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the copyright owner.

Rev. date: 06/05/2018

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Ross and Stephanie Tonini’s Family Cookbook

By Stephanie and Ross Tonini

Table of Contents

From the Author Stephanie Tonini…

Sauces, Gravys, Butters and Dressings

Stephanie T’s Barbeque Sauce

Four Pepper Compound Butter

Southwestern Salad Dressing

Appetizers

Spinach Filled Phyllo with Feta

The Bridal Shower

Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Jalapenos

Mac n’ Cheese Bites

Toasted Cheese Ravioli

Spinach Artichoke Dip

Queso

Entrée’s

Stephanie’s Lasagna Easy

French Onion Soup

Chicken Alfredo Baked Ziti

Prosciutto-Wrapped Pork Loin with Apple’s

Barbequed Beef Brisket

Vegetable Stir-Fry with Pork

Choucroute Garnie (Pork and Sauerkraut)

Chicken Parmesan Stephanie’s Way

Chicken Parmesan Ross’ Way

Italian Sausage Ziti Penne Pasta

Sunday Meatloaf with Piquant Sauce

Easter Celebration

Bunny Yeast Rolls!

Burrito Butter Bunny Salad!

Easter Ham

Scalloped Potatoes

Great Northern Bean Soup

Vegetables!

Vegetable Tart

Macaroni and Cheese

Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus

Red Cabbage Coleslaw

Roasted Rosemary Red Potatoes

Stephanie’s Squash Casserole

German Spatzel German Mac n’ Cheese!

Zucchini Puffs

Off The Grill!

Shenando-ah Chicken and Marinade

Ross’ Famous Burger!

Southwestern Fajitas!

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Turkey

Acorn Squash

Cranberry’s

Thanksgiving Day

Holiday Party Stuffed Deviled Eggs!

Christmas

The Christmas Candle

Ross Tonini, Tino Cantu and Stephanie Tonini at Buon Appetito!

Christmas Eve Anniversary Cake

Authentic Italian Stromboli

Authentic Italian Stromboli

Christmas Day

Spritz Cookies!

Southern Cornbread Dressing

Country Yams

Oven Baked Ham

Family Tradition

Christmas Sugar Cookies!

Breakfast & Brunch

Apple Spice Pancakes

Simple Quiche

Omelet Bowl Microwave For One or Several Brunching friends!

Breads & RollS

Holiday Roll’s aka Fart Rolls

Homemade White Bread-Artisan French

Bread Machine Doughnuts with Frosting Glaze

Sweets For The Sweet!

Chocolate Mousse Cake (No Antler’s!)

Winter White Cake

Valentine’s Day Love! Chocolate Mousse and Pot de Crème!

Wedding Cake White Cake Frosting!

Swiss Merengue Buttercream Frosting

Traditional Apple Pie

Original Pumpkin Pie

Chocolate Brownies with Cream Cheese Glaze

Lucky 7 Baked Apples

Chocolate Bean Frosted Winter White Vanilla!

Red Velvet Circus Carousel Cake

Cream Cheese Glaze

Chocolate Ganache

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cake

Texas Pecan Pie

Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pie

White Buttercream Frosting

Spring into Summer Cake

Chocolate Topped Ricotta Cheesecake

Hotel Strawberry Shortcake

Tiramisu

Tiramisu

Cookie Baking Tips!

Family Holiday Vacation Menu

Christmas Holiday Dinner

Back Yard Barbecue

Easter Dinner Menu

New Year’s Day Menu

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Ross and Stephanie Tonini

Pictured at Houston’s Buca de Beppo

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About The Authors…

Stephanie Tonini,51, Author, is an Art Photographer for 8 years now with her own business in Houston, Texas of which she is a native. Educated at The High School for the Performing and Visual Arts! Houston, Texas and Houston Baptist University, she enjoys her photography with current work Sacred Arlington in the Library of Congress. Having studied music (Vocal) at HSPVA she is a Soprano, in her third Season with the Houston Choral Society.

One of my favorite escapes is cooking, of which I have done since childhood with Mom and Dad and Friend’s. Whether it has been for family, get together or formal sit down dinner with friend’s,Our Christmas parties are known for and looked forward to every year!"

Dr. Ross Tonini, Co-Author, 62, a native of California and graduate of the University of Arizona and Baylor College of Medicine is a Senior Audiologist with the Baylor College of Medicine Audiology Department, Houston Medical Center, Texas, which is where he earned his Doctorate in 1999. He too is with the Houston Choral Society singing Tenor. Like his wife he enjoys cooking and grilling for their family and guests BBQ’s and he feels that cooking is a great escape too! There’s no better way to show your love to family and friends than through kitchen creations of which me and my wife, Stephanie, know very well.

Both, Stephanie and Ross hope you enjoy their first cookbook and have success as your own chef in the kitchen!

Let us know how it turned out!

Stephanie and Ross

About The Cover…

The cover photo holds several meanings and there is a lot to say about this day in June, 2017. First, I want to introduce you to who is at the table. Starting from the left is my step-daughter Katelyn Tonini, 23 and living in Virginia where she graduated from Southern Virginia University and works with the Government. Next is Annalise Tonini Eary, 29 and another step-daughter, a Houston resident and currently studying at University of Texas, M.D. Anderson. Beside her is Brandon Lippman, Son-in-Law of 10 years and next to him is his wife Jennifer Tonini Lippman, my oldest step-daughter. Both live in West Jordan, Utah along with my two step-grandsons, Austin and Kobe who are sitting across from their Mom and Step-Dad, Jennifer and Brandon. Next to Kobe is Sean Eary, 31, Son-in-Law and married to Annalise. Sean is a graduate of University of Houston, graduated