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An Unforgettable Sicilian Style Steak (Bistecca alla Siciliana). This taste of steak will stay in our hearts forever because it’s absolutely perfect! INGREDIENTS: 2 T-bone or sirloin steaks 3 garlic cloves 1 cup olive oil 3 tbs parmesan…
Making an appetizing Roasted Garlic Broccoli. Some people come and say they don’t like broccoli. Here’s how to make it delish and pleasant to taste! INGREDIENTS: 1 ½ lbs broccoli crowns – cut into florets (about 8 –…
Bread Pudding made with brown butter and rum sauce. This a great dish to make at any time of the year, but it is exceptionally enjoyed at Mardi Gras time. SERVINGS Serves 10 INGREDIENTS For The Pudding 4 ½…
CORAJISIMA If you happen to be in Italy during Lent and you find yourself in Calabria, do not be startled if you come across what appears to be an old lady type ragdoll hanging from a balcony or the…
INGREDIENTS For the cake 5 Large Eggs – separated ½ tsp Salt ½ tsp Salt 1 ½ Cups Sugar Rind of 1 Lemon – grated 1 ½ Cups Flour ½ tsp Cream of Tartar METHOD Preheat oven to 350°.…
Lent starts this Wednesday, so today we will enjoy a good meal. (Not that all our meals aren’t good, but some are better than others! Especially when we are all together.) Led by the example of the Pope, Catholics are…
“Beads and Bling – It’s a Mardi Gras Thing”! Enjoy a sense of Mardi Gras without leaving home! Make this delicious New Orleans treat, blow up a few balloons, put on a fancy mask, toss some confetti and enjoy.…
Repeatedly described as one of Italy’s most beautiful Carnivales, this is likely thanks to the intricate floats decorated with fresh flowers, adding beauty and perfume to the streets. Allegorical paper mache’ floats parade down the baroque streets of Acireale…
Huge parties that occur throughout Italy! Carnevale in Italy, as in many cities throughout Europe is celebrated prior to Ash Wednesday and Lent. The biggest and most exciting time of Carnevale is Shrove Tuesday when people will be…
These traditional sweets vary from region to region and are known in a variety of names such as, cenci (rags), modi (knots), sfrappole (bits and pieces) chiacchiere (gossips) and so on and so on. My Little Nonna, born in…