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BRACIOLE di MIALE ALL’ITALIA

Pork Chops Italian Style   2 TSPS OLIVE OIL + 3 TBS MORE ½ -1 LB MUSHROOMS – sliced 6 PORK CHOPS – loin, ¾-inch thick 2-3 GARLIC CLOVES – or to taste 1 MEDIUM ONION – finely chopped…

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WELCOME MAY

The dawn sun shines brighter,Days are getting longer,And also getting warmer,Flowers are blooming.Dew drops on new green leaves, glisten,Birds are singing happy tunes.We are finally able to let ourselves believethat Spring is really here!   TROPICAL SPINACH SALAD Such…

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TORTA di MONTEFOLLONICO

Better known to us as Cristina’s Torta   On a visit to Montefollonico several years ago Cristina (my cousin Andrea’s wife) taught me how to make this torta which we had enjoyed there for years.   3 EGGS 1…

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STEAK PIZZAIOLA

The name translates “steak pizza style” and is a traditionalNeapolitan recipe made with thinly sliced steaks braised in a tomato sauce.   2 SMALL SHELL STEAKS – 1-inch thick 4 GARLIC CLOVES – peeled, smashed 4 TB OLIVE OIL…

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PASTA PASTA PASTA

We are a pasta loving family. It’s part of our heritage. We have pasta dishes to fit every mood. It can console us and it can help us celebrate. But mostly it just satisfies and nourishes us.   My…

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BRACIOLE

Easy and Delicious   2 SLICES OF FLANK STEAK – pounded thin 1 TSP FRESH PARSLEY – chopped 2 GARLIC CLOVES – minced or mashed 1 TBS PINE NUTS 1 TSP RAISINS – chopped 1 TSP GRATED CHEESE –…

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PINEAPPLE FRUIT LOAF

A very versatile little loaf cake and nothing says “Welcome to Spring” like Pineapple!   1 CUP BROWN SUGAR – firmly packed 2/3 CUP BUTTER – room temp 3 EGGS – room temp 1 CAN (8 OZ) PINEAPPLE –…

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TOMATO RICOTTA PIE

A delicious little appetizer to serve with a glass of wine! 15 OZ RICOTTA – whole milk, drained 2 EGGS 1/3 CUP ROMANO CHEESE – grated PINCH OF SALT BLACK PEPPER – to taste 1 FROZEN 9-INCH PIE SHELL…

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RISO e LATTE MINESTRA

Milk and rice soup  When I was a young girl, I spent summers on my Grandmother’s Farm in New Jersey.   It was a working farm and also a Pensione. My Grandmother traded produce with the neighboring farm for fresh…