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The Orecchiette with sausage and rapini. Rapini or what is sometimes known as broccoli rabe closely resembles broccoli but is not a broccoli derivative at all but is actually, closely related to the turnip family. It is a little bitter…
An easy to make casserole with the great taste of Sicilian Rice Balls when I don’t have time to make traditional Arancini. 1 LB GROUND BEEF 3 CUPS ARBORIO RICE 2 EGGS – beaten 1 TB OLIVE OIL…
The Corn Chowder. Delicious to make when fresh corn is in season. SERVING: Serves 6 INGREDIENTS: 2 tb. butter 1 lb. red or small potatoes – cubed 3 cups chicken broth 2 green onions – thinly sliced Freshly…
The roasted vegetables ricotta panino. A tasty bite for a picnic or “al fresco” lunch. INGREDIENTS: 4 cups mixed vegetables* – cut into not too thin slices 1 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tbs honey – or to taste…
The roasted vegetables ricotta panino. A tasty bite for a picnic or “al fresco” lunch. INGREDIENTS: 4 cups mixed vegetables* – cut into not too thin slices 1 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tbs honey – or to taste…
The Iceberg wedge with a blue cheese dressing. This is my very old and reliable blue cheese dressing. It also is so multi-functional which is why I have used it for so long and in so many ways. With…
This loaf is delicious plain or with a light cream cheese frosting. INGREDIENTS: 1 ½ cups flour Pinch of salt 1 cup sugar ½ cup milk ¼ cup pecans – roughly chopped 1 ½ tsp. baking powder ¼ cup…
The New York Crumb buns. This was a Sunday morning treat, if I was given money to go to Hanscom Bakery on 2nd Avenue somewhere between 41st and 42nd on the east side of the avenue. I would buy…
Come with me for an amazing story about Sassi It is written that Basilicata Is remote and one of the poorest regions in Italy. For the most part it is underdeveloped and therefore not often visited. The consequence of…
Here is the awesome Sicilian grilled chicken. Pollo Toscano con Salsa di Mandorle e Pomodoro INGREDIENTS: 1/3 almonds 2 large garlic cloves salt and freshly ground pepper – to taste 1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves 1 cup fresh…