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The word “boscaiola” in Italian means woodsman or woodcutter. This recipe, Pollo alla Boscaiola is based on the most traditional thing hunted for in the woods; mushrooms. So this recipe is based on mushrooms. Most boscaiola recipes…
“If you crossed sticky toffee pudding with pancakes and maple syrup, you would get Chomeur, a buttery biscuit submerged in a bath of maple syrup and cream.”, a comment from Food 52 Editors. Pudding Chomeur takes no time to…
Everyone needs a quick and easy go-to meal for those busy days and this is mine. Ingredients: 6 boneless – skinless chicken breasts–pounded slightly and sliced on the diagonal and cut into bite size pieces 1 cup mayonnaise 1…
Aunt May was my husband’s older sister. She was a terrific baker and cook but this simple recipe was a favorite of her children and then became a favorite in my family too. Aunt May’s Chocolate Cake Ingredients: 1/2…
Need a good side dish or something for the buffet table this will do the trick. Ingredients: 1 ½ LBS SWEET POTATOES 2 TBS OLIVE OIL SALT & PEPPER PINCH OF GARLIC POWDER Preheat oven to 425º Do not…
There is something about working with yeast that, for me, is both intimidating and satisfying. Sometimes I just stare at the finished product in amazement. For my husband, working with yeast is never a problem but for me it…
Perfect for when you crave something apple but don’t have time for a pie This Apple Pie Bread is homemade, sweet and a moist dessert bread with a layer of brown sugar and chunks of juicy crisp apples…
INGREDIENTS: 1 CUP CHICPEA FLOUR ¾ TSP SEA SALT FRESHLY GROUND BLACK PEPPER–to taste 1 CUP WATER–warmed to 110º 4-5 TBS OLIVE OIL-divided 1 MEDIUM ONION–thinly sliced 2 TSPS CHOPPEDSAGE* see note Preheat oven to 450º. Place the chickpea…
Every year my husband plants a small garden. However once things start to ripen it’s a battle to get to them before the rabbits and squirrels. Fortunately, we have a local farm stand, “Nells” where we can get what…
Visit your local farm stand and treat yourself to ripe juicy tomatoes while they are still in season and bursting with flavor. CUCUMBER ONION AND TOMATO SALAD Just add good crusty Italian bread to sop up the juice!3 medium…