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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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Celebrating Santa Lucia, Cucci, And A St Lucia Cookie Recipe
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…
BREAD PUDDING PIE This was adapted from an Amish recipe that I had in a restaurant in Lancaster Pennsylvania. 1 9-INCH UNBAKED PIE SHELL 1 TSP VANILLA or ALMOND EXTRACT 1 ¼ CUPS THICK BREAD CUBED 2 ¼…
4 CHICKEN THIGHS – 1 ½ – 1 ¾ LBS 2-3 TBS VEGETABLE OIL 3-4 TBS BUTTER – unsalted 1 ONION – small, coarsely chopped 1/3 CUP CARROT – finely chopped 1/3 CUP CELERY – finely chopped SEA SALT…
Or a great big potato pancake! 1 – 1 ¼ LBS RUSSET POTATOES – app. 2 medium potatoes 1 ONION – MEDIUM KOSHER SALT FRESHLY GROUD BLACK PEPPER 1 LARGE EGG – beaten 1/3 CUP MATZO MEAL or…
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…
A DAY TO HONOR THE DEAD! The 1st of November is a national holiday in Italy, known as Tutti i Santi or Ognissanti, which celebrates All Saints Day and is followed by All Souls Day on the 2nd…