food
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Eggplant Stew – Stufato di Melanzane
EGGPLANT STEW Stufato di Melanzane 3 1/2 C. Vidalia Onions – thinly sliced3 1/2 lbs Eggplant – cut in 1/2 inch slices4 Garlic Cloves – thinly slicedSalt and Ground Pepper1 1/2-2 C. Tomato Sauce – dividedA bunch of torn Basil – divided Preheat oven to 300º and grease a 2-quart casserole dish. In a large Continue reading
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Shrimp Risotto alla Mascarpone
Five easy steps to a memorable dinner for family and friends! If you can’t find head-on shrimp, buy an extra 8 oz. large shell-on shrimp and add to the stock along with the shells from the initial pound. To serve 4 Ingredients 4 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 lb. head-on shrimp, shells and heads Continue reading
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MARYANN BERRY CAKE
The name MaryAnn comes from the name of the pan whichhas a deep indentation in the center of it. Otherwise, I would callit a “Claudia” cake as it is one of her favorites and I make it for her birthday! 2 CUPS FLOUR 2 TSPS VANILLA EXTRACT 2 TSP BAKING POWDER 1 CUP MILK 1 Continue reading
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ASPARAGUS RICE SALAD
Rice salads can make an entire meal and with all the vegetable varieties from your garden, local grocer or farmer’s market, the possibilities are endless. 1 CUP LONG-GRAIN RICE – uncooked 1 LB ASPARAGUS – trimmed, peeled, steamed ¼ CUP PIGNOLI or SLIVERED ALMONDS ¼ CUP EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL 3 TBS LEMON JUICE – Continue reading
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Holy Saturday
On this day, Christians reflect on the death and burial of Jesus and prepare for his resurrection on Easter Sunday. Easter Vigil, which is celebrated on Holy Saturday after sunset, is the most important liturgical event of the day and marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ. On this day the Church abstains strictly from the celebration of Continue reading
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Holy Thursday and Baked Fish with Tomatoes
MAUNDY THURSDAY At every Catholic Mass we attend we hear these solemn words “on the night He was betrayed” and rightfully so because this night is Holy Thursday. It is part of Holy Week and devoutly celebrated in Italy because for Catholics it is one of the most important nights in all of history for Continue reading
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NEAPOLITAL SFOGLIATELLA
NEAPOLITAL SFOGLIATELLA There are several versions of sfogliatella but this is a classic created by Nuns in a Monastery in Conca dei Marini, along the Amalfi coast, way back in the 17th century. While it in itself is time consuming, this recipe still is easier than the version we are familiar with today which calls for 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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