August 15th in Italy Ferragosto, the 15th of August is one of Italy’s most cherished holidays. Everything closes on this holiday and families get together and celebrate. Here in the States Catholics know this day as the Feast of…
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The simply sweet Almond Brownies. Whether if it’s Merenda, Spontino or an afterdinner dessert, this quick and easy sweet never fails to satisfy. INGREDIENTS: ¾ cup butter 2 cups sugar Pinch of salt 2 tsp almond extract Sugar 4…
The Potato Pudding. This is great addition to any meal and perfect for a company dish.Sometimes you just need another quick dish to compliment a meal. INGREDIENTS: ½ cup vegetable oil or duck fat 1 large onion – app.…
Here is one of the best ways to cook clams with garlic and wine. INGREDIENTS: 6 lbs clams 4 garlic cloves – minced Red chili flakes – to taste Crusty Italian bread ¼ cup olive oil ¼ cup fresh…
The Crabmeat Potato Macaroni Salad. A recipe straight from a friend in Hawaii. INGREDIENTS: 8 oz short pasta – penne, gemelli, etc. ¼ cup rice vinegar – or to taste 2 tb sugar 2 celery ribs – finely…
The delicious brownie muffins. An easy recipe that I enjoy making with our Grandchildren…and they get to take some home. INGREDIENTS: 4 oz chocolate – bittersweet or bittersweet, coarsely chopped ⅓ cup + 1 tb flour Pinch of…
The fluffy and light lemon pie. This fluffy treat is both simple and tasty. You might want to make two of these, because it will disappear quickly! INGREDIENTS: For the crust: 1 3/4 cups flour 2/3 cups confectioner’s…
Pasta di Cipolli e Maiale Such a simple sauce but so full of flavor. Onions are an indispensable part of Italian recipes. The humble onion saved many recipes from grim ennui! INGREDIENTS: 1 ½ LBS PORK LOIN…
The Spaghetti with fresh crabs. Needless to say, rinsing the crabs is the tricky part, so my Grandmother would pull the claws of off the live crabs so that they wouldn’t not run all over the counter or escape…
The Bananas Foster. If you ever have the opportunity to enjoy this dessert in New Orleans it most likely will be served flambéed at your table. SERVING: Serves 4 INGREDIENTS: 1 packed cup (3 oz) dark brow sugar…