Chocolate

Preparation

To make cookie crust: Add Oreos to bowl of food processor and pulse until fine crumbs. Transfer crumbs to a medium bowl, add melted butter and mix until well combined. Press the mixture onto the bottom and up the sides of an 11-inch tart pan. Place crust in the refrigerator for one hour before adding filling.

To make ganache filling: Chop chocolate (if large pieces) and place in a heat-proof bowl with cream. Microwave and heat until cream boils. Whisk until smooth and chocolate is melted. Pour filling into prepared cookie crust. Place in refrigerator until set, about 4-6 hours or overnight. It is best to make tart ahead of time. When ganache is set, top chocolate tart with whipped cream or cool whip. Variations: Top tart with sliced strawberries and drizzle with chocolate. Substitute graham crackers for Oreo cookie crust if less chocolate flavor is preferred.

Fettuccine Alfredo is named after Alfredo di Lelio, who created it in Rome in 1907-1908 to help his wife regain her appetite after giving birth. He owned a restaurant, where Fettuccine Alfredo became a customer favorite and attracted many American celebrities. It was expected that the dish was prepared at the customers' table, right in front of them.

Note! All hours are subject to change without notice. Call ahead, consult website and Facebook pages of each individual restaurant for updated information.

Abbiocco

Try our signature dishes, such as Chicken Abbiocco, manicotti or blackened salmon. BYOB. Text Abbiocco to 51660 to receive our texts every Wednesday or see weekly specials. Tues-Thurs. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. and Fri. and Sat. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., 639 N. Blvd., Clarks Summit. www.abbiocco.net 570-319-9633.

Coney Island Lunch

Try our Texas Wiener with mustard, onions and chili sauce! Tues.-Sun.11 a.m.-3 p.m. 515 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. www.Texas-wiener.com. Delivery by DoorDash! 570-961-9004.

Gresham's Chop House

Steaks, seafood, Italian specialties & more. Book your holiday parties now! Closed Sunday and Monday, Open Tuesday-Saturday at 4 p.m. 570-226-1500 greshamschophouse.com

Northern Light

Espresso

Bar and Café

Downtown Scranton’s original Espresso Bar. Celebrating 20 years! Enjoy locally roasted brewed coffee, Espresso, Tea and more. Grab and go for breakfast and lunch! Fresh baked goods daily! northernlightespresso.com M-F 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. S 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 536 Biden Street, Scranton (formerly Spruce St.)

Pettinato’s Restaurant

Try our grilled salmon in Asian sauce. Take out and delivery. Mon.-Sat. 4-8 p.m., Sun. 4-7 p.m. 78 Dundaff St., Carbondale. 570-282-5860.