Category Archives: Italian

Anchovy Antipasto

Posted on 04/11/2015 by admin

Ingredients: 1/2 cup vegetable oil 3 anchovy fillets, finely chopped 1 can of tuna, drained and mashed 1 6 oz. jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and cut up 1 small bag of baby greens 2 tbsp. lemon juice 4 tomatoes … Continue reading →

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Angel Hair With Balsamic Tomatoes

Posted on 04/03/2015 by admin

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon olive oil 5 to 6 Roma tomatoes, chopped, (28−ounce. can plum tomatoes) 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar salt & pepper to taste 1/4 Cup chopped fresh basil 1/2 Pound angel hair pasta, (uncooked)   … Continue reading →

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Grilled Three Cheese Potatoes

Posted on 02/28/2015 by admin

Ingredients: 6 large potatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick 2 medium onions, chopped 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided 1 pound sliced bacon, cooked and … Continue reading →

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Stracciatella Soup (Minestra di Stracciatella)

Posted on 02/09/2015 by admin

Ingredients: 1 egg 1/2 tablespoon of Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon bread crumbs Procedure: Beat the egg, yolk and white together. Add salt and the cheese, grated, and the bread crumbs Mix well together and add to the boiling stock (strained). … Continue reading →

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Rice Soup  (Minestra di Riso)

Posted on 02/08/2015 by admin

Ingredients: Meat stock 2 tablespoons of rice Procedure: Cover the rice with water and boil for ten minutes. Then drain and add to the stock (after it has been strained), and boil for five or ten minutes more.

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Beef Soup Stock (Brodo di Carne)

Posted on 02/07/2015 by admin

Ingredients: 1 pound of round of beef 2 quarts of water 2 small, new carrots, or 1/2 of an old carrot 1/2 pound of beef bones 2 small potatoes 1 onion 1 tomato, fresh or canned Parsley   Procedure: Boil … Continue reading →

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Alfredo Sauce (Heavy Cream)

Posted on 01/20/2015 by admin

Yield: 6 servings Ingredients:   2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 teaspoon fresh nutmeg, grated 1 small onion, thinly sliced 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 cups whipping cream 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese Procedure: Heat margarine in skillet, over … Continue reading →

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Basic Polenta

Posted on 01/10/2015 by admin

Ingredients: 9 Cups Water 1 Teaspoon Salt 3 Cups Cornmeal; coarse−grain       Procedure: Bring water to a boil in a large heavy pot. Add salt and reduce heat until water is simmering. Take cornmeal by the handful and … Continue reading →

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Antipasto

Posted on 01/09/2015 by admin

Ingredients: 1/2 Pound sliced Genoa salami 1 slicing tomato 1 large white onion 2 roasted red bell peppers 1 Pound sliced provolone 2 cans black pitted olives 1 can baby corn on the cob 1 small jar of Pepperoncini peppers … Continue reading →

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