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  • ARUGULA AND LEMON FUSILLI

    Arugula and lemon are a great combination. 1 TB EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL 2 GARLIC CLOVES – minced or more to taste 2 CUPS HEAVY CREAM 2 or 3 LEMONS – juiced and zested SEA SALT – to taste FRESHLY GROUND BLACK PEPPER – to taste 2 BUNCHES BABY ARUGULA – stemmed, cut into thirds… Continue reading

  • POLENTA ONION TART

    Polenta Torta e Cipolle PREHEAT OVEN TO 350º 4 WHITE ONIONS – large, thinly sliced 1 ½ CUPS POLENTA (not instant) ½ CUP FLOUR ½ CUP PARMESAN CHEESE – grated PINCH OF SALT 2 CUPS MILK – and more if needed 2 TBS EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL SALT and FRESHLY GROUND PEPPER – to finish… Continue reading

  • TORTA MANDORLE di RICOTTA

    ¾ CUP SUGAR ½ CUP BUTTER – unsalted, room temp 1 LEMON – large, zested, juiced 1 TB VANILLA SUGAR* 4 EGGS – room temp, separated 2 CUPS BLEACHED ALMOND FLOUR* 9 OZ RICOTTA – whole milk, drained, room temp 1/3 cup sugar 1/3 CUP PIGNOLI – for topping POWDERED SUGAR – for dusting  … Continue reading

  • SICILIAN GRILLED CHICKEN

    SICILIAN GRILLED CHICKEN

    Pollo Siciliano con Salsa di Mandorle e Pomodoro 1/3 CUP ALMONDS 1 CUP FRESH TOMATOES – chopped 2 LARGE GARLIC CLOVES 1/3 CUP FRESHLY GRATED CHEESE SALT AND FRESHLY GROUND PEPPER – to taste 4-5 TBS EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL – or as needed ½ CUP PACKED FRESH BASIL LEAVES 4 BONELESS CHICKEN BREASTS In… Continue reading

  • SLICE AND BAKE OATMEAL COOKIES

    SLICE AND BAKE OATMEAL COOKIES

    Perfect for lunch boxes, snacks, or my morning coffee! PREHEAT OVEN TO 375º UNGREASED COOKIE SHEET 1 CUP VEGETABLE SHORTENING – I use Crisco ½ CUP SUGAR – dark brown ½ CUP SUGAR – light brown 1 CUP SUGAR – granulated 2 EGGS – beaten 1 TSP VANILLA 1 ½ CUPS FLOUR 1 TSP SALT… Continue reading

  • A FRESH FIG CAKE

    A FRESH FIG CAKE

    This all started with a fig tree in Castrofilippo, Sicily. Many, many years ago, my father-in-law, somehow, and quite mysteriously, was able to bring a small part of that Sicilian fig tree back home with him to New York City after a long visit to his homeland. It was planted in the back yard at… Continue reading

  • TASTY ZUCCHINI BITES

    TASTY ZUCCHINI BITES

    Zucchini Garlic Bites recipe combines shredded zucchini with garlic, Parmesan cheese, fresh herbs, and lightly topped with a marinara sauce to give an Italian twist. A handy little recipe for when your garden overflows with ripe zucchini! PREHEAT OVEN TO 400º COAT A BAKING SHEET LIGHTLY WITH COOKING SRAY  Cook Time 18 minutes  Servings 14-16 bites INGREDIENTS 1 cup shredded… Continue reading

  • FRESH FIG SALAD

    FRESH FIG SALAD

    ¼ CUP OLIVE Oil 3 TBS FIG PRESERVES – if available 3 or 4 FRESH FIGS – sliced or halved, more as necessary 3 TBS WHITE WINE VINEGAR 2 TBS HONEY 1 GARLIC CLOVE SALT and PEPPER – to taste ARUGULA SHAVED CHEESE – your choice PISTACHIOS – toasted and chopped     Whisk together… Continue reading

  • It’s Labor Day Weekend

    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!… Continue reading

  • SICILIAN GRILLED CHICKEN

    Pollo Siciliano con Salsa di Mandorle e Pomodoro 1/3 CUP ALMONDS 1 CUP FRESH TOMATOES – chopped 2 LARGE GARLIC CLOVES 1/3 CUP FRESHLY GRATED CHEESE SALT AND FRESHLY GROUND PEPPER – to taste 4-5 TBS EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL – or as needed ½ CUP PACKED FRESH BASIL LEAVES 4 BONELESS CHICKEN BREASTS In… Continue reading