FIG PRESERVES INGREDIENTS: 3 lbs figs –freshly picked 1 Lemon –cut in half 4 ½ cups sugar 2 tsps. vanilla 1 ½ cups water METHOD: Gently rinse figs and remove any little stems that are attached. Place figs…
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Italian Pasta Recipes
Here is the savory Polenta Fritta con Acciugata. Crispy Polenta with an Anchovy Sauce. INGREDIENTS: 5 cups water – or chicken stock 1 cup coarse grain polenta 1-2 garlic cloves – to taste, minced 2 tbs canned tomatoes –…
It’s August 17th and my husband’s birthday, so it calls for a special dinner. We will be preparing this delectable recipe, the Tajarin and white Truffle Sauce. We celebrate birthdays in a big way in our house. Everyone gets…
The Gnocchi Alla Vodka. Simple, Delicious and comforting. SERVING: Serves 3 – 4 GNOCCHI INGREDIENTS: 2 russet potatoes – medium size ½ cup ricotta – whole milk, drained 1 ½ cups flour ½ cup parmesan cheese – grated…
The creamy Cajun Linguine. A Simply delicious, spicy recipe for two. INGREDIENTS: ½ lb. linguine 1 ½ tbs. garlic – minced 1 tb. cajun seasonings – or to taste 1 tb lemon juice – freshly squeezed ⅓ cup…
Our Beach Pasta Surprise. This is more of a story than a recipe but somewhere in the story is sort of a recipe. Each year, starting, I believe, in 1995, with the exception of 2 or 3 years, we…
The awesome Fettuccine e Gamberi or Pasta and Shrimp. A classic recipe to have. INGREDIENTS: 1 lb fettuccine 20 medium shrimp – cleaned 1 cup flour Salt and ground black pepper 1 pint cream – reduced 2 garlic cloves…
Photo: Lorenzo’s Pasta Fornaia. Joining us on this trip is our daughter Erica and her partner Drew (taking the photo). Next to Erica is my cousin Andrea, wife, Cristina and twins, Roberto, Ricardo, Lorenzo, Charlie and me. The Baker’s Spaghetti Why the…
The Pasta alla Gorgonzola. On busy days it always helps to have a go-to recipe that is quick and simple to prepare and delicious. INGREDIENTS: 1 lb tagliatelli – or your favorite 4 tbs olive oil 1 cup walnuts…
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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…