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…
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How to make Montefollonico Tomato Sauce
A wonderful Montefollonico Tomato Sauce is amazing on your pasta. It’s natural and tasty! INGREDIENTS: 2 – 3 cups grape tomatoes – rinsed and cut in half 3 tbsp. olive oil 1 medium onion – finely chopped a…
A homemade allioli serves a lot of purpose! This sauce is simply the emulsion of garlic, oil and salt that is perfect to dress your food. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup good quality or extra virgin olive oil 12 garlic…
The Anchovy Garlic Sauce Pasta. When you are in a hurry, it doesn’t get any easier than this! INGREDIENTS: 1 lb. pasta – your favorite 2 oz. anchovy fillets – minced 3 garlic cloves – minced 1/2 cup…
A Great Recipe From Aosta Valley – Scaloppine Alla Valdostana And Fontina Fonduta Alla Aosta
Aosta is a region of northwest Italy brodered by France and Switzerland. Therefore, Franco-Provencal is the main non-Italian indigenous language. It is known for its iconic snow-capped peaks and major ski resorts. The countryside is dotted with medieval castles…
INGREDIENTS 1 package (12 oz) frozen raspberries – thawed 1/3 cup sugar 1 tsp cornstarch ½ tsp vanilla extract METHOD Process thawed berries in food processor for about 30 seconds or until smooth. Press through a fine wire sieve…
How to make Baked Rigatoni with Bechamel Sauce
A great company dish because it impresses in its simplicity while being so delicious. INGREDIENTS: 1 Stick Butter – unsalted, sliced ½ Cup + 2 Tbs Flour 1 Quart Whole Milk – room temperature Pinch of Nutmeg Sea Salt…
Charlie and I met in grade schools and were friends early on. We dated in high school and on Sundays I would eat dinner at his house. After he graduated and before we were married, he moved because of…
My mother was addicted to salt and her version would have had a lot more salt in it. This little salt shaker pictured on this page was one that always sat on the table and very close to my…
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…