Veal Rolls, Roman Style (Saltimbocca alla Romana)
1 1/2 pounds boneless veal round steak, 1/2 inch thick 1/4 teaspoon dried sage leaves, crushed 1/4 teaspoon pepper 6 thin slices prosciutto or fully cooked smoked or boiled ham 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 cup Marsala or […]
Sicilian Cheese and Chocolate Cake (Cassata alla Siciliana)
Sponge Cake 1 (16 ounce) container dry ricotta cheese 1/4 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons milk 2 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips, chopped 1/3 cup finely chopped mixed candied fruit Chocolate Mocha Frosting
Prepare Sponge Cake. Beat ricotta cheese, sugar, milk, liqueur and […]
Zeppoli
2 eggs 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup ricotta Pinch of salt 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract Confectioners’ sugar
Beat all ingredients gently to combine.
Heat oil to 375 degrees F and drop batter in by tablespoonsful. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes. They will turn over in the […]
Italian Meatloaf with Fresh Basil and Provolone
Posted by bettyboop50 6/7/01 5:32:18 am
Yummy and delish!
1 cup boiling water 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes 1/2 cup ketchup 1 cup bread crumbs, seasoned 3/4 cup finely chopped onion 3/4 cup chopped fresh basil 1/2 cup Provolone cheese, shredded, 2 ounces 2 large egg whites 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 […]
Veal Scallopini
Posted by artsycook
Source: Recipe by Angelo Vento
2 1/2 pounds veal steak, 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick 1/2 cup flour Salt and pepper Paprika Canola oil 1 can sliced mushrooms 1 bouillon cube 1 (8 ounce) can tomato paste, Italian seasoned 1 cup green peppers, chopped 1/2 cup chopped onion (optional) 8 ounces spinach noodles
Pound […]
Grissini
Yield: about 20
1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast 1 tablespoon honey 1 1/4 cups warm water (95 to 105 degrees F) 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons salt Semolina flour for dusting 1/2 cup sesame or poppy seeds (optional)
Combine the yeast, honey, and warm water in a mixer bowl. Set […]
Sunday Night Lasagna
Sauce 2 medium-size onions, diced 2 red bell peppers, diced 2 tablespoons minced garlic 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck 1 pound ground pork or spiced turkey sausage 1 (2 1/2 pound) can Italian plum tomatoes, crushed 12 ounces tomato paste 1 tablespoon finely-grated orange zest 2 teaspoons granulated […]
Stromboli
Posted by Angel On Earth 8/15/2001 10:17 pm
2 egg yolks (save whites) 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon parsley flakes 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon oregano 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons oil Onions, pepperoni, mushrooms 2 cups mozzarella cheese 1 loaf frozen bread dough (thawed)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Divide bread dough into […]
Cheese-Stuffed Mushrooms
Look for the best looking mushrooms you can find. Serve these piping hot.
24 medium-size mushrooms 1/4 cup finely chopped scallions (with tops) 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons snipped parsley 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves 1/4 […]
Almond Paste Cookies
1/2 pound almond paste 2 egg whites 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar 1/4 cup all-purpose flour Pinch of salt 2 ounces slivered almonds Maraschino cherries
Mix almond paste and egg whites with hands. Add dry ingredients and mix well. Roll into balls; roll into slivered almonds. Place on foil lined cookie […]
Roasted Onions
4 large yellow onions, unpeeled Vegetable oil 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed, or 1 tablespoon snipped fresh rosemary
Trim both ends from onion; prick each onion several times with fork. Brush with oil. Place onions in greased 10 x 6-inch baking dish. Bake uncovered at 350 […]
Pana Peppate (Peppatile — Italy)
These cookies will be hard and chewy.
3 cups flour 1 pound honey 1 pound whole almonds, toasted* 1 teaspoon black pepper (more if you like) 1 teaspoon cloves 1 teaspoon cinnamon Rind of one orange, grated 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
* Toast in a single layer at 350 degrees F for about […]
Wine Custard (Zabaglione)
Eat this thin custard freshly made and warm. It is also a wonderful sauce for fresh berries, plain cake or fruit-filled crèpes.
4 egg yolks 1 egg 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup Marsala wine or sherry Dash of salt
Beat egg yolks and egg in small mixer bowl on high speed until thick and […]
Pizza Rustica (Italian Easter Pie)
Filling 2 cups cooked, smoked ham, cubed 2 cups cooked Italian sausage, sliced 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, cubed or shredded 1/2 cup chopped parsley 4 hard boiled eggs, peeled and chopped 1 cup Ricotta cheese 3 eggs, uncooked Salt and freshly-ground pepper, to taste
Mix all chopped ingredients in large bowl. Place […]
Roasted Pepper Salad (Pimentos Assados)
6 large green, red or yellow peppers (or combination) 1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon coarsely-ground pepper
Set oven to broil or 550 degrees F.
Arrange peppers on rack in broiler pan. Broil with tops about 5 inches from heat, turning frequently, until […]
Cannelloni
Special Seasoning 1 1/4 teaspoons granulated garlic 1 1/4 teaspoons salt 1 1/4 teaspoons white pepper 1 1/4 teaspoons dried basil
Mix together.
Filling 2 pounds lean ground beef 3/4 cup yellow onion, chopped 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated 1 cup plain bread crumbs 1 1/2 tablespoons garlic, finely chopped 3/4 cup flour […]
Italian Butter Cookies
5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/8 cups granulated sugar Zest of 1 lemon 4 egg yolks, well beaten (save whites) 2 cups butter 1 ounce whiskey
Mix flour and sugar in large bowl. Make a well in flour mixture. Slice butter and place in well. Sprinkle lemon zest over this. Add whiskey and […]
Chicken Soup with Tortellini (Pollo in Brodo con Tortellini)
1 (3 to 4 pound) broiler-fryer chicken, cut up 6 cups water 1 stalk celery (with leaves, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 medium carrot, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 medium onion, cut into fourths 2 sprigs parsley 1 bay leaf 2 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon black […]
Spedinis
Posted by artsycook
Source: Recipe by Lisa Stapor
1 pound eye of round (ask butcher to slice 1/4-inch thick) Olive oil, extra virgin or pure Bay leaves 2 medium onions 1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon garlic powder 6 to 8 metal skewers
Set oven on high broil. Gently pound out each […]
Veal Scallopini
2 pounds veal, sliced thin Flour to dredge the veal 2 eggs, beaten Olive oil 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter Juice of 1 lemon 1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced 3/4 cup wine Lemon slices (thin) Fresh chopped parsley to garnish Salt and pepper to taste 1/3 cup lemon juice
Pound veal slices to about 1/8-inch […]
