I’m called Mom, Nonna, BisNonna but my husband, Charlie, calls me Anita. I’m a fiercely proud first generation American and equally proud of my Italian heritage. I treasure the recipes and traditions passed down to me through many generations…
This is how to have an extraordinary eggplant in your table. INGREDIENTS 1 9-inch deep dish pie crust – unbaked 3 garlic cloves – minced ¼ cup butter 8-10 oz sauce – homemade or canned 2 cups eggplant –…
A tasty beef and beer stew. A perfect cold day dish and one for the crock pot! Your kitchen will be warm, and the aroma will make it difficult to wait until it is time to eat. SERVINGS Serves…
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…
This is another one of our Christmas breakfast favorites. It is, also, a great brunch cobbler and delicious when served as a dessert with ice cream. It’s also one that we make ahead, freeze and bring to our family…
INGREIDENTS ¼ lb butter 1 medium onion -finely chopped ½ cup celery -finely chopped ½ cup yellow bell pepper – chopped 1 tbs garlic – minced 1 pinch of salt 2 lbs shrimp – shelled and deveined freshly ground…
This is a big hit in our family and subsequently was a Father’s Day dinner on more than one occasion, inspired in part by Bistecca alla Fiorentina which is a story for another day. This dish is best served…
Focaccia and soup make a very satisfying meal on any winter day. The soup will warm your body while the warmth of the baking focaccia will warm your kitchen. INGREDIENTS ½ cup water – heated to 105ºf – 115ºf…
INGREDIENTS 2 swordfish filets ¼ cup semolina flour 2 cups frying oil – vegetable, peanut 2 ¼ cups passata 1 tb tomato paste 1 onion 1 celery stalk 2 tbs of green olives – pitted 2 tbs salted capers…
A great side dish to make a simple meal distinctive. INGREDIENTS 1 head cauliflower – trimmed, left whole fresh lemon juice 2 small garlic cloves – crushed 3 anchovy fillets – drained and patted dry 1 egg – hard…
This is a very traditional recipe from the region of Lombardy. INGREDIENTS 1 cup arborio rice 1/3 cup parmigiano cheese – grated 2 cups chicken broth 1/3 cup white wine – your favorite 2 tbs butter 1 cup hot…