Recipes
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Irish Soda Bread Muffins
Slainte is Tainte! A PERFECT WAY TO START YOUR ST. PATRICK’S DAY. 2 ¼ CUPS FLOUR ½ CUP SUGAR ½ TSP SALT 1 TSP CARAWAY SEEDS 2 TSP BAKING POWDER ¼ TSP BAKING SODA 1 EGG¼ CUP VEGETBLE OIL EXTRA SUGAR – for dusting the tops 1 CUP BUTTERMILK¾ CUP DRIED CURRANTS ¼ CUP BUTTER Continue reading
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St. Patrick’s Day in Italy and Dublin Coddle Stew
CELEBRATING ST. PATRICK’S DAY IN ITALY While many of us associate St. Patrick’s Day celebrations with green beer, Irish music and corned beef and cabbage here in our own United States, it is fun to know that this day is also celebrated in Italy. Expats from Ireland and the US have even created a tradition of Continue reading
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Roman Style Tripe for the Ides of March
BEWARE THE IDES OF MARCH “Beware the Ides of March.” Not only did Shakespeare’s words stick, but they also branded the phrase—and the date, March 15—with a dark and gloomy connotation. It’s likely that many people who use the phrase today don’t know it’s true origin but history tells it this way. In modern times, the Continue reading
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An Easy Pizza Dough for Pi Day
Pi Day is an annual celebration of the mathematical constant π(pi). Not to bore you but Pi Day is observed on March 14 (the 3rd month of the new year) since 3,1, and 4 are the first three significant figures of π. It was founded in 1988 by an employee of the San Francisco science museum, the Exploratorium. Celebrations often involve baking and eating pie.1988, the earliest known official or Continue reading
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TUSCAN CUTLETS WITH LEMON SAUCE
4 CHICKEN BREASTS – sliced 1 EGG – lightly beaten ¼ CUP FLOUR and ¼ CUP CORN STARCH – mixed together 2 TB BUTTER 5 TB EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL ½ CUP WHITE WINE – one you enjoy ½ CUP WATER OR CHICKEN STOCK ½ CUP FRESH PARSLEY – chopped SEA SALT – to taste Continue reading
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SPAETZLE
Spaetzle is a type of Central European egg noodles often served as a side for meat dishes or dishes that have a sauce or gravy. 1 ¾ CUPS FLOUR 3 TBS SPARKLING SELTZER WATER ½ TSP NUTMEG – freshly ground 3 TBS BUTTER – softened 4 EGGS SALT – to taste 1 TB BASIL or PARSLEY Continue reading
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PASTA WITH SHRIMP AND TOMATOES WITH SPARKLING WINE
Such a simple dish to make but perfect for company. 1 LB VERMICELLI 2 TBS BUTTER 3 GARLIC CLOVES – minced 4 ROMA TOMATOES – diced 2 TBS PINE NUTS – roasted 1 CUP SPARKLING WINE – divided ¼ CUP CAPERS – drained and rinsed PINCH OF SEA SALT 16 JUMBO SHRIMP SALT AND GROUND Continue reading
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PASTIERA di RISO
Always a must have at Easter, our family enjoys this treat, also, at other holiday and family gatherings. 3 ¼ CUPS FLOUR 1/3 CUP SUGAR – or to taste 1 ½ TSP BAKING POWDER ¾ TSP SALT 2 STICK BUTTER – cold, diced 3 EGGS – beaten PASTRY: Pulse flour, sugar, baking powder and salt Continue reading
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AUNT MAY’S PASTIERRA di GRANO (Easter Wheat Pie)
There is always so much baking to do for Easter that it is never too early to start the planning! This is the way it was written and given to me many years ago. 1 Container (3 Lb) Whole Milk Ricotta, 9 Eggs, 2 ½ Cups Sugar, Cinnamon (powder or oil) Citron, Orange Peel, 1 Continue reading
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THERE IS NOTHING AS FILLING AND COMFORTING IN THE COLD MONTHS AS A BOWL OF SOUP.
Here are 2 that always please and satisfy! MINESTRINA DI RISO AL LIMONELemon Rice soup 5 – 6 CUPS BROTH – chicken or your favorite, homemade or bought 2 TBS BUTTER – UNSALTED 2 EXTRA BOUILLON CUBES – as needed ½ CUP ABORIO RICE 3 EGGS 1 LEMON – juiced and zested BLACK PEPPER – Continue reading
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