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GNOCCHI SORRENTINA

A deliciously comforting dish. GNOCCHI: 1 MEDIUM SIZED DRY POTATO – like Russet 1 CUP FLOUR PINCH OF SALT 1 EGG YOLK 1 TBS EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL –      plus some extra for greasing the casserole dish A…

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NEW ENGLAND CLAM PIE

FOR THE PIECRUST: 2 CUPS FLOUR ½ TSP SALT ¼ TSP BAKING POWDER 8 TBS BUTTER – chilled, cubed small 2 TBS SOLID CRISCO – chilled, cubed 8 TBS ICE WATER Mix together flour, salt, and baking powder in…

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RIGATONI AND PROSCIUTTO IN VODKA SAUCE

1 LB RIGATONI 3 OZ PROSCIUTTO 3 TBS BUTTER – unsalted PINCH OF SALT 28 OZ CAN SAN MARZANO PLUM TOMATOES – with juice 2 TBS EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL 3 GARLIC CLOVES – peeled, smashed PINCH OF RED…

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The Sardines Stuffed Sicilian Style

The Sardines Stuffed Sicilian Style (Sarde a Beccafico). INGREDIENTS: 2 ½ LBS FRESH SARDINES – about 24 8 TBS OLIVE OIL – divided 1/3 CUP RAISINS or CURRANTS  1 CUP BREAD CRUMBS 2 GARLIC CLOVES – minced 1/3 CUP…

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Pork Chops with Vinegar Peppers

Here is the awesome Pork Chops with Vinegar Peppers. INGREDIENTS: 3 TBS SUGAR SALT and PEPPER – to taste 4 (8 oz) PORK RIB CHOPS – bone-in, 1-inch thick 1/3 CUP FLOUR 2-3 TBS OLIVE OIL 1 ONION –…

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The Sage and Walnut Tagliatelle

Here is the Sage and Walnut Tagliatelle. The most simple of ingredients can makethe most delicious meals.   INGREDIENTS: 1 LB TAGLIATELLE – dried not fresh 1 ½ STICKS BUTTER (12 tbs) – unsalted 18-20 FRESH SAGE LEAVES –…

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The Brisket

A Great Dish for a Cold Day And you kitchen will smell wonderful as it warms the room.  INGREDIENTS: 5-6 LB BEEF BRISKET – first cut SALT and PEPPER – to taste 3-4 TBS CANOLA or VEGETABLE OIL 3…

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The Fusilli with Sausage and Broccoli

A good way to get the family to eat broccoli!   INGREDIENTS: 1 LB FUSILLI 1 LB SMALL BROCCOLI FLORETS 2-3 TBS OLIVE OIL ½ STICK BUTTER 1 LB ITALIAN SAUSAGE – casing removed ½ CUP FRESHLY GRATED CHEESE…

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The Stuffed Veal Roast

When veal was much more affordable, in mygrowing up years this was often company dinner.My Dad would be the cook for holiday or company dinners.We had a very tiny kitchen, small stover with 4 gas burners and a gas…