The Orecchiette with sausage and rapini. Rapini or what is sometimes known as broccoli rabe closely resembles broccoli but is not a broccoli derivative at all but is actually, closely related to the turnip family. It is a little bitter…
Italian Dinner
Here is the awesome Sicilian grilled chicken. Pollo Toscano con Salsa di Mandorle e Pomodoro INGREDIENTS: 1/3 almonds 2 large garlic cloves salt and freshly ground pepper – to taste 1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves 1 cup fresh…
The Pasta alla Gorgonzola. On busy days it always helps to have a go-to recipe that is quick and simple to prepare and delicious. INGREDIENTS: 1 lb tagliatelli – or your favorite 4 tbs olive oil 1 cup walnuts…
Here’s a classic and hearty braciole in tomato sauce that is perfect for a chilly night and any other occasion. Easy and delicious! INGREDIENTS: 2 slices of flank steak – pounded thin 3 cups San Marzano tomatoes – puréed…
Here is the fabulous Parmesan Chicken Casserole.Everyone needs a quick and easy go-to meal for those busy days and this is mine. INGREDIENTS 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts – pounded slightly and sliced on the diagonal and…
(Pork Meatballs from the Emilia-Romagna Area … the heartland of Central Italy) The Emilia-Romagna area is in the central region of Italy and is very popular with travelers because of the vast and impressive things to see. In this…
Chicken In Egg Sauce – (Petto di Pollo con Salsa di Uovo).
INGREDIENTS 2 chicken breasts 1 cup chicken stock salt and freshly ground pepper ½ cup light cream 3 tbs butter – unsalted pinch of nutmeg 2 tbs flour 1 egg yolk -lightly beaten METHOD Wash chicken, dry and remove…
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…
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…
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…