• It’s Labor Day Weekend the all-American holiday

    It’s Labor Day Weekend the all-American holiday

    The designated end to summer and a day to celebrate with family and friends. But mainly it is a day to recognize and celebrate the many contributions workers have made to America’s strength, prosperity and well-being! As we celebrate… Let’s Pray for Our TroopsHonor Our FlagAndAsk God to Please Bless America! SLOW COOKER CAJUN RIBS… Continue reading

  • PINOLATA

    Sienese Cream Cake A perfect sweet for snack or dessert. Filled with cream and topped with pine nuts. Preheat oven to 330º Grease and sugar bottom and sides of an 8-inch cake pan. CAKE INGREDIENTS FOR 8-INCH CAKE: 3 Eggs½ C. + 1 tsp OO or Cake Flour*1/3 C. + 1 tsp. Granulated Sugar1 tsp.… Continue reading

  • BRACIOLE

    Easy and Delicious 2 Slices Flank Steak – pounded thin2 Garlic Cloves – minced or mashed1 tsp. Raisins – choppedSalt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper1/2 C. Chopped Onions1 tsp. Fresh Parsley – chopped1 Tbsp. Pine Nuts1 tsp. Grated Cheese – your favorite4 Tbsp. EVOO1/4 C. White Wine – your favorite to drink3 C. San Marzano… Continue reading

  • SAUSAGE PAELLA

    SAUSAGE PAELLA

    Paella con Salsiccia Rice dishes are common in Italy and Paella is very similar to Risotto. You will find some of the most delicious Paella in Venezia. ½ CUP OLIVE OIL 3 CLOVES GARLIC – minced 2 ONIONS – chopped 3-4 PEPPERS – yellow, red, orange – chopped 2 1/2 – 3 LBS ITALIAN SAUSAGE… Continue reading

  • A LITTLE EGGPLANT HISTORY

    A LITTLE EGGPLANT HISTORY

    In India where it grows wild is said to be the provenance of eggplant (which is actually a fruit). It has been cultivated there as well as other parts of Southern Asia and in China for about 1,500 years. The Arabs were pioneers to bring eggplants to Europe (Sicily first), later the Persians took it… Continue reading

  • PECAN PIE MUFFINS

    A tasty little treat for a Sunday breakfast. 1 C. Pecans – chopped2 Large Eggs – lightly beaten8 Tbsp. (1 Stick) Butter – salted, melted and slightly cooled1 1/4 Tbsp. Butter – melted1/2 C. Flour1 C. Brown Sugar – lightly packed Line 6 muffin cups with paper liners coated lightly with cooking spray. Preheat oven… Continue reading

  • ROSOLIO di LEMONE

    ROSOLIO di LEMONE

    Lemon Liqueur It would be difficult to find a home in southern Italy where there is not a bottle or two of homemade Limoncello in the freezer. Lemon trees filled with large juicy lemons grow everywhere in southern Italy. Not so much up north where a drink similar to Limoncello is made.  Rosolio di Lemone… Continue reading

  • LUSCIOUS PANNA COTTA WITH BERRY TOPPING

    LUSCIOUS PANNA COTTA WITH BERRY TOPPING

    A classic Italia cold custard dessert INGREDIENTS FOR THE CUSTARD: 2 CUPS HEAVY CREAM ½ CUP GRANULATED SUGAR  2 TABLESPOONS MILK 1 TABLESPOON POWDERED GELATIN 1 TEASPOON VANILLA EXTRACT INSTRUCTIONS: Heat the Cream:    – In a medium pot, combine the heavy cream and granulated sugar. Heat over medium-low heat until the cream starts to… Continue reading

  • COTOLETTE DI POLLO ALLA TOSCANA CON SALSA AL LIMONE

    Tuscan Chicken Cutlets in Lemon Sauce 4 CHICKEN CUTLETS – sliced in half lengthwise 1 CUP FLOUR – lightly seasoned with salt, pepper and garlic powder 2 TBS BUTTER – salted or unsalted 6 TSPS EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL ¾ CUP WHITE WINE – choose one you will enjoy drinking as you cook ¼ CUP… Continue reading

  • LATTERUOLO

    LATTERUOLO

    A milk-based dessert, Latteruolo is a great example of a simple Italian countryside sweet with a delicate flavor. It is a typical dessert in northern regions such as Tuscany where it is also known as Casadello. It very simply is a pudding cake made with milk which makes it perfect for an afternoon snack especially… Continue reading