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  • CIRIOLE WITH QUICK TOMATO SAUCE

    Ciriole alla ternana con la salsa di pomodoro for 4 people FOR THE SAUCE: 3 ½ CUPS CANNED PLUM TOMATOES –  OR  3 ½ CUPS FRESH TOMATOES – peeled, seeded, and chopped  2 LARGE CLOVES GARLIC – minced 5 TABLESPOONS EXTRA-VIRGIN OLIVE OIL ½ TEASPOON SEA SALT FRESHLY GROUND WHITE OR BLACK PEPPER Ciriole, the… Continue reading

  • BROCCOLINI STRASCINATI

    (Translated as dragged broccolini – reason unknown.) 2 BUNCHES BROCCOLINI                                      3 TBS OLIVE OIL 4 GARLIC CLOVES – peeled, thinly sliced SEA SALT – to your taste RED PEPPER FLAKES – to your taste 3 TBS WHITE WINE Rinse the broccolini and pat dry. Cut off about 1-inch from the bottom of the stalks and… Continue reading

  • BASIL BREAD

    A real teat when basil is plentiful! PREHEAT OVEN TO 375º PARCHMENT PAPER LINED COOKIE SHEET INGREDIENTS: 2 ½ TSPS INSTANT DRY or RAPID RISE YEAST 1 ½ CUPS WARM WATER 2 TPS WHITE SUGAR 1 TSP SALT ¾ CUP FRESH BASIL – minced           (weigh or measure before chopping) 2 TBS VEGETABLE OIL 3… Continue reading

  • SICILIAN CHICKEN with SPINACH and OLIVES

    SICILIAN CHICKEN with SPINACH and OLIVES

    All done in one pan so no need to turn the oven on! 1 CAN (14oz) PETITE DICED SEASONED TOMATOES 1 ½ CUPS FROZEN SPINACH – thawed, chopped, drained ¼ CUP SICILIAN GREEN OLIVES – sliced 1 TBS CAPERS – or to taste SALT – to season, lightly FRESHLY GROUND BLACK PEPPER – to season… Continue reading

  • LEMON CHICKEN THIGHS

    LEMON CHICKEN THIGHS

    8 Chicken Thighs – skin trimmed, bone-in2 tsp. Kosher Salt1 tsp. PaprikaGarlic Powder – to taste1 tsp. Lemon Zest – freshly grated1/4 C. Extra Virgin Olive OilGround Black Pepper – to taste1 tsp. Dried Oregano10 Sprigs Fresh Thyme2 Tbsp. Chopped Fresh Parsley Season chicken with a little oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, oregano and… Continue reading

  • LET US BOW OUR HEADS AND SAY A PRAYER!

    LET US BOW OUR HEADS AND SAY A PRAYER!

    On this day, June 6th, we celebrate the 80th Anniversary of D-Day. This operation brought together the land, air, and sea forces of the allied armies in what became known as the largest amphibious invasion in military history. The operation, given the codename OVERLORD, delivered five naval assault divisions to the beaches of Normandy, France.… Continue reading

  • CHICKEN COCONUT CURRY

    CHICKEN COCONUT CURRY

    A quick and delicious one pot dinner. 2 lb Chicken Breasts – boneless, skinless1 Onion – medium size, chopped coarsely3-4 Garlic Cloves – minced1 Can (14 oz) Coconut Milk1 Tbsp. Sugar – or more to taste1 tsp. Ground CuminPinch of Salt – to tasteFreshly Ground Pepper – to taste3 Tbsp. Curry Powder – or more… Continue reading

  • SPANISH STYLE GARLICY SHRIMP

    SPANISH STYLE GARLICY SHRIMP

    Nothing tastes better than shrimp cooked in garlic and oil and infused with sherry and paprika. 1 lb Large Shrimp – peeled, deveinedSea Salt – to taste1/4 C. Extra Virgin Olive Oil2 Tbsp. Sherry – dry or sweet1 1/2 tsp. Paprika – hot, smoked4-5 Garlic Cloves – thinly sliced3 Tbsp. Butter – unsalted2 Tbsp. Fresh… Continue reading

  • WELCOME TO JUNE

    WELCOME TO JUNE

    June is busting out all over! Welcome to the very first day of June which is the 153rd day into 2024 and the name comes from the Roman goddess Juno, wife of Jupiter. But June 1st is also designated as “Say Something Nice Day”. Now isn’t that refreshing considering all the varied things designated to… Continue reading

  • PINEAPPLE CHICKEN

    PINEAPPLE CHICKEN

    Tangy with a hint of heat, but tender and juicy and perfect for a summer meal. ¾ CUP PINEAPPLE JUICE ¼ CUP SOY SAUCE – less sodium 3 TBS LIGHT BROWN SUGAR 1 TB CATSUP 1 TB WHITE WINE VINEGAR 3 GARLIC CLOVES – minced 1 JALAPENO PEPPER – thinly sliced 4 CHICKEN BREASTS –… Continue reading