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Gnocchi Alla Vodka
DUE SALSEGNOCCHI ALLA VODKASALSA AL BASILICO FRESCO 2 Russet Potatoes – medium size½ C. Ricotta – whole milk, drained1 ½ C. Flour½ C. Parmesan Cheese – grated1 Egg SERVES 3 – 4 PREHEAT OVEN TO 400º GNOCCHI With a small kitchen knife, stab the potatoes several times to allow the steam to escape while baking.… Continue reading
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Celebrating Valentine’s Day in Italy – That’s Amore!
In Italy, St. Valentine’s Day is called La Festa Degli Innamorati -the Feast of Lovers. While in America, it is quite common to send a Valentine card to a friend or anonymously to someone who you would like to get to know better, this isn’t the case in Italy. In Italy tradition dictates that St. Valentine’s… Continue reading
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How to Make Arancini Rice Casserole
An easy to make casserole with the great taste of Sicilian Rice Balls when I don’t have time to make traditional Arancini. 1 LB GROUND BEEF3 CUPS ARBORIO RICE 2 EGGS – beaten 1 TB OLIVE OIL 3 CUPS TOMATO SAUCE – or more as needed 1 CUP PEAS – frozen, allow to defrost just enough… Continue reading
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Black and Whites
(More like a little cake than a cookie.) Black and Whites were a staple in most neighborhood bakeries during all my growing up years. My Mother never bought them but, they always intrigued me. Finally, as a teenager when I had a part-time job, I purchased my first Black and White at Hanscom Bakery on 2nd Ave… Continue reading
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DUTCH OVEN BREAD
Along with the sometime frustration, there is joy in baking bread. I recently purchased a Dutch oven and had an enjoyable day baking. The finished loaf was pure satisfaction. Cook Time Over 2 hrs. Yield – 1 Loaf Bread INGREDIENTS: This bread recipe is one I found and is from Le Creuset but there are… Continue reading
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Pollo Alla Romana
2 Whole Boneless Chicken Breasts1 Large Onion – sliced1/2 C. White Wine4 Plum Tomatoes – crushedPinch of Salt – or more to taste1 Each – green, red, yellow pepper1 Rosemary Sprig2 Garlic Cloves1/4 C. Olive OilFreshly Ground Black Pepper Cut the chicken breasts into pieces. Remove the seeds from the pepper and slice each into 8… Continue reading
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STRACCIATELLI
(Little Nonna’s Special Soup) 3 Eggs – lightly beaten1/2 C. Parmesan Cheese – grated3 Tbsp. Dry Bread Crumbs – seasoned or unseasonedPinch of SaltDash of Garlic Powder1/8 tsp. Nutmeg or more to taste5 or 6 C. Chicken BrothFresh Parsley or Basil for garnish Mix eggs, cheese, bread crumbs, salt, garlic powder and nutmeg in a… Continue reading
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Wine in Florence
VERY FEW PLACES ARE AS NOTABLE FOR WINE AS FLORENCE! Welcome to the enchanting world of wine in Florence! If you’re a wine enthusiast, you’re in for a treat here in this historic city. Florence boasts an incredible wine culture that stretches back over 3,000 years, bringing with it time-honored traditions that are still very… Continue reading
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BRACIOLE FOR TOMATO SAUCE
2 lb. Top Round Steak – 1/4 Inch thick2 C. Fresh Italian Parsley – chopped1 C. Fresh Basil – torn into little pieces1 C. Italian Seasoned Bread Crumbs3 Tbsp. Garlic – minced1 C. Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese – gratedSalt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper – to taste1/2 C. Olive Oil2 C. Tomato Sauce – your favorite,… Continue reading
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MUSSELS, POTATOES and RICE
This recipe was given to me by an Italian friend of mine who was a great cook so I am writing it just the way it was given to me. SERVINGS:6 INGREDIENTS: DIRECTIONS: Clean the mussels well, open each and reserve the liquid contained. Discard any that cannot be opened. To the breadcrumbs, add chopped… Continue reading
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