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SICILIAN PESTO –

Sicily has its own special version of Pesto. In this version you will find almonds vs pine nuts or walnuts. Also, there is no basil. Instead, you will enjoy mint, chili pepper and fresh tomatoes. The biggest surprise is…

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Grand Marnier Chocolate Mousse

  INGREDIENTS 8 Oz Bittersweet Chocolate – finely chopped 2 Large Eggs and 2 Large Yolks ¼ Cup Light Brown Sugar – packed ½ tsp Orange Zest – grated 1 Cup Heavy Cream 3 Tbs Grand Marnier METHOD Microwave…

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Chocolate Poke Cake

Chocolate always soothes the soul. This is a great recipe for “Game Day” because the day is as much about the food as the game. And who doesn’t like something chocolaty! INGREDIENTS Cake 2 cups sugar 1 ¾ cups…

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FRANCESCA’S SUGAR STICKS

(From My Dear Friend Francesca German in Erie, PA) 6 Egg Whites 1 Cup Flour Sifted ¾ Cup Sugar – plus extra for second baking 2 tsps Vanilla Extract 1 Cup Walnuts – whole 8 Tbs Butter – unsalted,…

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ROSEMARY TWISTED BREAD

  1 ¼ TSP ACTIVE DRY YEAST ½ CUP WARM WATER – 110º ¼ CUP WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR 2 TBS HONEY 1 ½ CUPS ALL PURPOSE FLOUR – or more as needed 1 TB OLIVE OIL 1/3 CUP WALNUTS…

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RICE TORTA

 1 CUP LONG GRAIN RICE 3 EGGS – large 7-8 TBS OLIVE OIL ½ CUP PARMESAN CHEESE – grated 1 ONION – medium, chopped FRESHLY GROUND BLACK PEPPER 1 TB CORN MEAL or POLEMNTA SALT TO TASTE ITALIAN SAUSAGE…

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SPIEDINI di SCAMPI IMPANATI

Skewered Breaded Shrimp This recipe serves 4 and makes a good appetizer or even a tasty dinner when served with a side of vegetables, rice and a salad and is easily adapted to serve more than 4. 20 SHRIMP…