Italy
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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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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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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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THERE IS NOTHING AS FILLING AND COMFORTING IN THE COLD MONTHS AS A BOWL OF SOUP.
Here are 2 that always please and satisfy! MINESTRINA DI RISO AL LIMONELemon Rice soup 5 – 6 CUPS BROTH – chicken or your favorite, homemade or bought 2 TBS BUTTER – UNSALTED 2 EXTRA BOUILLON CUBES – as needed ½ CUP ABORIO RICE 3 EGGS 1 LEMON – juiced and zested BLACK PEPPER – Continue reading
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Chicken Coconut Curry
A quick and delicious one pot dinner. 2 LBS CHICKEN BREASTS – boneless, skinless PINCH OF SALT – to taste FRESHLY GROUND PEPPER – to taste 1 ONION – medium size, chopped coarsely 3 TBS CURRY POWDER – or more to taste 3-4 GARLIC CLOVES – minced 1 ½ CUPS CHICKEN BROTH 1 CAN (14 Continue reading
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