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HALLOWEEN IN ITALY

Dolcetto-Scherzetto October 31st is not a national holiday in Italy and it is only until recently that it has become more of a tradition as a day for children. Children will have their day in school after which they…

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The Ziti alla Boscaiola

  Lumberjack Pasta INGREDIENTS:  1 LB ZITI 2 TBS BUTTER 1 SMALL ONION – chopped 1 ½ CUPS GREEN PEAS 1 SMALL CARROT – chopped 14 OZ ITALIAN PLUM TOMATOES 1 CELERY STALK – chopped 8 OZ FRESH MUSHROOMS…

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It’s Chestnut Season

CHESTNUT CAKE INGREDIENTS: 1 ½ CUPS CHESTNUT FLOUR 1/3 CUP SUGAR 1 TB BAKING POWDER 2 TB COCOA POWDER – more for dusting 2 TBS HONEY PINCH OF SALT ½ EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL 2 LARGE EGGS – room…

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The Thai Basil Beef

INGREDIENTS: 2 TB OLIVE OIL 1 LB GROUND BEEF – lean 1 RED, ORANGE or YELLOW BELL PEPPER – thinly sliced 1 SWEET ONION – thinly sliced 6 GARLIC CLOVES – minced 1 CUP BASIL LEAVES – loosely packed,…

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A Traditional French Potato Pie

Here is the traditional french potato pie. An excellent dish when you want to impress!   INGREDIENTS: 1 ½ LBS YUKON GOLD POTATOES  2 SHEETS PUFF PASTRY  2 ONIONS  2 GARLIC CLOVES  1 ¼ CUPS HEAVY CREAM  1 EGG YOLK  …

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Rice Torta

  INGREDIENTS: 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…

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Apricot French Toast

A simple way to make Brunch special! This can be a delicious appetizer.     INGREDIENTS: 8 SLICES CHALLAH BREAD 3 EGGS – lightly beaten PINCH OF SALT 1 TSP VANILLA EXTRACT ½ CUP BUTTER – melted – or more…

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Sage Frittata

La Salviata   INGREDIENTS: 1 ½ tbs ground sage leaves – about 10 leaves or to taste ½ cup ricotta Salt 6 Eggs Pinch of Nutmeg – optional ½ cup parmesan – freshly grated 1 ½ tbs extra virgin…