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An elegant quiche satisfyingly filled with chunks of lobster or crab. A great recipe and so well suited for a great brunch or midday meal. 1 TB BUTTER – unsalted 1 CELERY RIB – chopped 1 SHALLOT – minced 1 GARLIC CLOVE – minced ½ TSP CURRY POWDER ¼ FRESH PARSLEY – minced 2 CUPS… Continue reading

Perfect anytime of the day,  breakfast, snack or dessert!                                           PREHEAT OVEN TO 325º 8-INCH SPRINGFORM PAN – greased and floured INGREDIENTS: 3 TBS BROWN SUGAR 1 ½ TBS CINNAMON – or to taste ¾ CUP BUTTER – room temp, salted 1 CUP WHITE SUGAR 2 EGGS – large, room temp 1 TSP BAKING POWDER ½ TSP… Continue reading

Roast Pork Porchettaa Style Porchetta is a culinary tradition in many Italian regions, mainly Umbria, Tuscany, Abruzzo and, also Sicily. It is the favored street food, and it is always to be found at festivals and on the menu of many restaurants. To further the importance, many areas even have a porchettaro (chief porchetta maker).… Continue reading

So refreshing with a glass of iced tea on a summer afternoon! PREHEAT OVEN TO 325º 9X5-INCH LOAF PAN (Grease with vegetable oil and line with parchment paper, leaving an overhang) 1/3 CUP VEGETABLE OIL – more for pan ¾ CUP RAW PISTACHIOS ZEST OF 2 LEMONS 1 ¾ CUPS FLOUR -All purpose, your favorite… Continue reading

Nothing tastes better than shrimp cooked in garlic and oil and infused with sherry and paprika. 1 LB LARGE SHRIMP – peeled, deveined 1 ½ TSP PAPRIKA – hot, smoked SEA SALT – to taste 4-5 GARLIC CLOVES – thinly sliced ¼ CUP EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL 3 TBS BUTTER – unsalted 2 TBS SHERRY… Continue reading

A perfect springtime pie because nothing says spring like yellow and lemons and this pie has it all. 7 EGGS – large, separated 2 LEMONS – zested 1 ¼ CUPS SUGAR ½ TSP CREAM OF TARTAR ½ CUP LEMON JUICE – freshly squeezed 3 TBS CORNSTARCH – sifted to remove lumps 1 TBS FLOUR –… Continue reading

Torta di Acciughe e Cipolle A tasty appetizer that starts with frozen puff pastry. 1 FROZEN PUFF PASTRY SHEET – room temp 1 CUP BECHAMEL – see below 1 ½ LBS FRESH ANCHOVIES 2 ONIONS – large, thinly sliced SALT and FRESHLY GROUND BLACK PEPPER – to taste PINCH OF NUTMEG – or more to… Continue reading

So light and refreshing and makes an Impressing dessert. BLUEBERRY SAUCE 2 ½ PINTS (6 CUPS) FRESH BLUEBERRIES 1/3 CUP SUGAR PINCH OF KOSHER SALT 4 TBS LEMON JUICE – freshly squeezed   In a large saucepan combine blueberries, 2/3 cup water, pinch of salt and bring to a boil on medium-high heat while stirring… Continue reading

                                                               Perfect anytime of the day,                                                                                                              breakfast, snack or dessert! PREHEAT OVEN TO 325º 8-INCH SPRINGFORM PAN – greased and floured INGREDIENTS: 3 TBS BROWN SUGAR 1 ½ TBS CINNAMON – or to taste ¾ CUP BUTTER – room temp, salted 1 CUP WHITE SUGAR 2 EGGS – large, room temp 1 TSP BAKING POWDER ½… Continue reading