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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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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…
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…
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…
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…
(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,…
For those bent on tradition, here is a recipe for Roast Goose. 1 CUP PITTED PRUNES 1 CUP BRANDY or VIN SANTO 1 STICK UNSALTED BUTTER 1 ½ CUPS ONION – minced 10 – 12 LB GOOSE –…
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…
December 13th is a special day in Italy and it was in my home also when I was growing up. CELEBRATING SANTA LUCIA (And Remembering My Little Nonna) Santa Lucia was born in Italy in the year AD 283…
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…
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…