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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Sformato di Ricotta Con Gamberi Sformato is essentially a flan! INGREDIENTS: 2 Zucchini – coarsely chopped 2 Shallots – coarsely chopped 3 tbs extra virgin olive oil – divided 1 ½ cups whole milk ricotta – drained 3…
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…
August 15th in Italy Ferragosto, the 15th of August is one of Italy’s most cherished holidays. Everything closes on this holiday and families get together and celebrate. Here in the States Catholics know this day as the Feast of…
The Potato Pudding. This is great addition to any meal and perfect for a company dish.Sometimes you just need another quick dish to compliment a meal. INGREDIENTS: ½ cup vegetable oil or duck fat 1 large onion – app.…
Here are two great summer side dishes, the Swiss Chard and Potato. A simple side dish perfect to accompany a grilled entrée. Swiss chard comes in a rainbow of colors with red, yellow, and orange stems in addition to…
How to make Shrimp Fritters
The awesome Shrimp Fritters. These are great little appetizers, but we actually make a summer meal when we add some corn on the cob and slaw to the menu. I beat the heat by frying outside in an electric fry pan.…
How to make Chocolote Ciambellone
The Chocolate Ciambellone. A little chocolate treat that we can enjoy with breakfast Getting ready for our beach trip and today I’m making this little chocolate treat that we can enjoy with breakfast or, if any is left over,…
How to make Cinnamon Cake
The Cinnamon cake. Simple, Easy, Delicious Cake IT’S TIME TO GET READY FOR THE BEACH Every summer, for at least 26 years, with one or two exceptions, we have taken the family to the beach for a family vacation. …
(Coconut cake. A sweet recipe from our friend, Marty) INGREDIENTS: 5 eggs – room temperature 1 cup oil ½ cup whole milk 1 tsp coconut extract 2 cups sugar 2 cups self rising flour 1 tsp vanilla extract…