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Family and Holidays

LENTILS FOR NEW YEARS

and a small dinner menu!   ½ Lb Lentils 2 Sprigs of Rosemary – optional 3 Cloves Garlic -peeled 1/3 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 Cup Broth – Vegetable or chicken Salt and Pepper and Garlic Powder –…

Family and Holidays

BONATI

(Sausage, Olive and Spinach Loaf) 1 1Lb Pkg of Fresh Pizza Dough 1 Lb Mild Italian Sausage – casing removed 1 9 oz package of Spinach – fresh and well     rinsed 1 Large Onion – chopped 2 Cups…

Family and Holidays

HAPPY BOXING DAY!

What is the history of Boxing Day? According to the Encyclopedia Britannica, the custom arose because servants, who would have to wait on their masters on Christmas Day, were allowed to visit their families the next day and employers…

Family and Holidays

And the angel said unto them…

“And the angel said unto them,Fear not, for behold, I bringyou good tidings of great joy,which shall be to all people.For unto you is born, this day in the city of David, a Savior,which is Christ the Lord.”  …

Family and Holidays

BIS NONNO’S CHRISTMAS EVE DINNER

  (Some dishes are so tied to tradition that it wouldn’t be the holiday without them.)   3 Tbs Olive Oil – to coat bottom of large pot 1 Large Onion – roughly chopped 1 Medium Carrot – finely…

Family and Holidays

CHRISTMAS BLESSINGS

May you haveWarm hugs to greet youFun times to meet youJoy in whatever you doGod’s love to guide youGood friends beside youAnd Happiness all the year through!   Drinking from the Grolla Cup has been a tradition in our…

Family and Holidays

TELLING THE CHRISTMAS STORY

Christmas comes every year on December 25th but one never knows when the Christmas moment will hit.  It could be a song heard on the radio, or the scent of winter in the air.  But whatever, it never comes…

Family and Holidays

SICILIAN RICE TIMBALE

(A Very Impressive Dish)   2 CUPS ARBORIO RICE SALT – as needed FRESHLY GROUND BLACK PEPPER 1 ½ CUPS GRATED CHEESE – your favorite ½ LB PENNE RIGATE 2 ½ CUPS THICK TOMATO SAUCE – your favorite ½…