Biscotti
1 cup granulated sugar 3 eggs 1/4 cup butter, melted 1 teaspoon aniseeds, lightly crushed 1 teaspoon orange extract 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted 2 teaspoons baking powder 3/4 cup whole unblanched almonds
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Beat sugar and eggs together until creamy. Beat in melted butter, aniseeds, and orange extract. Mix together flour […]
Antipasto Platter
Posted by artsycook 6/11/01 3:53:19 pm
Cheese: Provolone, Mozzarella and fresh mozzarella sliced between slices of ripe tomato
Meats: hard salami, capacola, pepperoni
Olives: Italian, Greek or Spanish, green to black
Vegetables: cucumber, sweet cherry peppers, pepperoncini, green onions, hearts of palm, artichoke hearts etc…
Italian Dressing - homemade!!!!!!
Arrange assortment of vegetables, cheeses, or deli meats; sliced or rolled […]
Sausage and Cheese Calzone
Pizza dough 1 pound sweet Italian sausages, skins removed 1 red bell pepper, chopped 4 ounces white mushrooms, sliced 10 ounces mozzarella cheese, coarsely chopped 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley 1/4 teaspoon crushed hot red pepper flakes
Prepare pizza dough.
In a skillet, cook the sausage and onion over medium heat for about 5 […]
Bistecche dei Poveri (Poor Man’s Steaks)
In Sicily bistecche like these are served as an antipasto, a contorno, or, when a charcoal fire is going, as one of many dishes in a mixed grill.
3 medium eggplants (about 2 pounds) Salt 1/2 cup olive oil 2 teaspoons oregano 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh mint
Start outdoor grill. Cut […]
Bean Soup with Pasta (Pasta e Fagioli)
5 cups water 8 ounces dried great northern or navy beans (1 1/4 cups) 1 large onion, chopped 1 large tomato, chopped or 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce 2 medium stalks celery, sliced 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1/4 pound salt pork, chopped 2 teaspoons instant beef bouillon 1/2 […]
Pecan Encrusted Italian Pork Roulade
Posted by bettyboop50 May 14, 2001
7 ounces pork tenderloin 1 ounce spinach Pinch nutmeg 2 ounces prosciutto ham 2 ounces ricotta cheese 2 ounces pecan pieces crushed
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Pound the pork tenderloin to a nice thickness. Layer with prosciutto, spinach, nutmeg, and ricotta cheese. Roll and secure if […]
Garlic Rosemary Focaccia
Posted by bettyboop50 May 9, 2001
3 whole heads garlic, not cloves 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 scant tablespoons or 2 (1/4 ounce) packages active dry yeast 2 teaspoons granulated sugar 2 cups warm water, 105 to 115 degrees F 4 1/2 to 5 1/2 cups unbleached flour […]
Amaretti (Almond Macaroons)
1/2 pound blanched almonds 4 drops bitter almond oil 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2 egg whites 1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar
Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.
Finely grind blanched almonds, in batches, using a hand grinder, blender or food processor.
combine almonds with almond oil, sugar and lightly beaten egg whites. Knead mixture into a firm […]
Italian Dinner Soup
Posted by Annette 1/16/2002 10:35 am
1 pound lean ground beef 1 quart water 1 cup finely cut onions 1 cup finely cut celery 1 cup finely cut carrots 1 quart diced tomatoes 2 cups thinly sliced zucchini 1 cup uncooked broken spaghetti 1/2 teaspoon Italian spices 1 cup peas
Cook and drain ground beef. […]
EGGPLANT SALAD (Caponata)
1 (1 1/2 pound) eggplant 1 small onion, chopped 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1 clove garlic, chopped 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 medium tomato, chopped 1/4 cup minced parsley 1/4 cup olive oil or vegetable oil
Cut eggplant into 3/4-inch cubes. Heat small amount salted water […]
Cannelloni
Tomato Sauce 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup finely chopped onion 4 cups canned tomatoes, coarsely chopped (reserve liquid) 6 tablespoons tomato paste 2 teaspoons dried basil 2 teaspoons granulated sugar 1 teaspoon salt Black pepper
Heat oil in a 2- or 3-quart saucepan until a light haze forms over it. Add […]
Italian Rum Cake
3 egg yolks 3/4 cup sour cream 1 cup granulated sugar, divided 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 2 cups milk 1/4 teaspoon baking soda Grated peel of 1/2 lemon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup butter (at room temperature) 1/2 cup dark rum 4 eggs
Preheat oven […]
Bruschetta
Posted by CorisCookin 6/18/01 10:54:23 am
Here is my own version of that Italian favorite Bruschetta:
3 cups peeled seeded and chopped tomatoes (any variety but Romas work well) 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves sliced very thinly (see notes at bottom) 2-3 cloves fresh garlic, smashed and very finely chopped or to taste! […]
Ricotta Cheesecake (Crostata di Ricotta)
Prepare this cake ahead of time, as it must be chilled for at least 12 hours.
Cheesecake Pastry 1 1/2 pounds ricotta cheese, well drained 1/2 cup granulated sugar 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3 eggs 1 teaspoon grated orange peel 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons golden raisins 2 […]
Sweet Ravioli
1 cup butter or margarine, softened 2/3 cup granulated sugar 1 egg, beaten 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind 1/4 teaspoon almond extract 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/8 teaspoon salt About 1/2 cup raspberry preserves Sifted confectioners’ sugar
Beat butter at medium speed of an electric mixer; gradually add 2/3 cup […]
Minestrone
2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 small leek, peeled and sliced 2 carrots, diced 2 stalks celery, sliced 7 1/2 cups beef stock 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 (14 ounce) can white cannellini beans 3 tomatoes, chopped 2 ounces green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 […]
Green Lasagna with Two Sauces (Lasagna Verdi al Forno)
Meat Sauce Green Noodles or 12 spinach lasagna noodles, cooked and drained Cheese Filling Creamy Sauce
Prepare Meat Sauce, Green Noodles, Cheese Filling and Creamy Sauce. Reserve 1/2 cup of the Cheese Filling. Spread 1 cup of the Meat Sauce in ungreased 13 x […]
Limoncello (Lemon Liqueur
Source: Rosamaria Restiani - The Arizona Republic, February 12, 2003
Keep a bottle in the freezer for friends and dinner guests. Limoncello in small bottles or Mason jars also makes a good Easter or Passover gift.
15 fresh, thick-skinned lemons (large are preferred) plus a few lemon leaves 1 (4-quart) Mason […]
Cannoli
2 cups all-purpose flour 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1 egg, slightly beaten 1/4 cup white wine Vegetable oil 1 cup ricotta cheese 1 cup mascarpone cheese* 3/4 cup sifted confectioners’ sugar 1 tablespoon amaretto (optional) 3 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, grated and divided 1/4 cup sifted […]
Grilled Stuffed Grape Leaves with Goat Cheese and Black Pepper
You can find find pickled grape leaves in large grocery stores or Middle Eastern specialty shops or fresh leaves at any winery in October.
12 bottled grape leaves, rinsed and dried 1 pound soft, fresh goat cheese, preferably Coach Farm 2 tablespoons freshly grated black pepper 1/4 […]
