This is a perfect match when served with Risotto Milanese. And Osso Buco is actually at its best when made the day before. INGREDIENTS 4 veal shanks 1 cup beef broth 1 can (35 oz) plum tomatoes 1 ½…
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Passatelli is an Italian type of pasta formed by mixing Parmesan cheese, eggs, nutmeg, flour and butter together to form a sort of dough. Passatelli can be served as a dry pasta with a variety of simple sauces and…
INGREDIENTS 6 cups broccoli florets 1 lb rigatoni 3 flat anchovy fillets 2 garlic cloves – thinly sliced 1 ½ tbs capers – salt packed 3 tbs extra virgin olive oil 3 tbs italian parsley – finely chopped ½…
In the northern regions of Italy where my maternal ancestors are from and where my Mother was born, this dish is a favorite. Boiled beef is the basis of a common dish called Bollito Misto, in which you could…
Rice dishes are common in Italy and Paella is very similar to Risotto. You will find some of the most delicious Paella in Venezia. INGREDIENTS ½ cup olive oil 3 cloves garlic – minced 2 onions – chopped 3-4…
This is the recipe from the original Delmonico’s in New York City. When our children were growing up and still living at home, we had a tradition called “Family Dinner”. This took place every Sunday evening. Charlie would cook…
There is nothing better than a good reuben sandwich! And Saturdays are good sandwich days! In New York, generations of immigrants from all over the world and their contribution to cooking have allowed New Yorkers to enjoy a myriad…
When it’s cold outside this will warm your insides! INGREDIENTS 8 oz dry fava beans 9 oz swiss chard or kale 1 ½ oz pancetta or guanciale – diced 1 small white onion 2 slices stale crusty bread salt…
How fortunate I was when I moved to Erie, PA to have as a neighbor and friend someone who not only cooked but was an accomplished cook. Everything Francesca made was neither ordinary nor complicated and always delicious. Francesca…
I have several gnocchi recipes in my new cookbook Basta Pasta, Ancora as well as some great desserts. INGREDIENTS 2 Lbs Potatoes – mixed 1 Lb Sweet and 1 Lb Russet 1 Egg 2 Cups All Purpose Flour Freshly…