This takes a fair amount of time to make, but it freezes very well, so make a large batch. This is enough for 2 1/2-to-3 pounds of pasta. PUT THE PORCINI in a small bowl. Pour boiling water over them and let them sit for 30 minutes. Drain them, rinse carefully, chop coarsely and rinse […]

Heat some olive oil in a pan and saute porcini and onion together over medium heat until the mushrooms release their water. Add some tomato, white wine and an anchovy or two. Turn the heat up and cook until the liquid is reduced. Serve hot or at room temperature and fresh bread or Fettunta (toasted […]

1. In greased 1-1/2-quart casserole dish arrange half the potatoes and half the onion. Sprinkle with half the mozzarella cheese and half the Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers. 2. Heat oven to 400-degrees F. 3. In small bowl combine soup, milk, Italian seasoning and garlic powder; spoon over potato mixture. 4. Cover; bake one hour. 5. […]

Remove sausage casings and crumble sausage. Brown meat in large pot, stirring occasionally to break up the meat. Drain off fat. Remove meat and set aside. Heat 3 tablespoons oil in the same pot, add onion, garlic and bell pepper and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, about 5 to 8 minutes or until onion […]

Place veal between sheets of waxed paper or foil. With smooth-surfaced mallet or rolling pin pound to 1/4-inch thickness. In shallow dish beat eggs; place bread crumbs in second shallow dish. Coat cutlets with egg, then bread crumbs. Gently press crumbs so they adhere. In heavy skillet heat oil and butter; add cutlets; fry about […]

Line individual salad bowls with radicchio leaves. Add equal portions of prosciutto and celery roots. Top with wedges of Parmesan. Season to taste with salt, freshly ground black pepper and olive oil.

Pound veal cutlets between sheets of waxed paper til about 1/4″ thick. Combine flour and salt & papper to taste. Dredge cutlets in the flour mixture. Combine 2 Tbsp butter with the 2 Tbsp olive oil in a large frying pan over medium high heat. Cook cutlets until lightly browned- about 2-3 minutes per side. […]

1. Roast the bell peppers directly over a gas flame or under the broiler as close to the heat as possible, turning, until charred all over, about 5 minutes. Enclose the peppers in a paper bag and set aside for 10 minutes to steam. With a small knife, scrape off the blackened skin; remove the […]

GLAZE ETC 1 tb Cornmeal; for cookie sheet 2 tb Butter; melted : Seenote; lightly spray a ripe red pepper with release spray and rub it around with your finger to coat the entire surface. Roast the pepper directly in the flames of a gas stove, turning them with tongs until the entire outside of […]

In a skillet cook ground beef, sausage, onion, and garlic until meat is brown and onion is tender; drain off fat. Meanwhile in crockpot, combine undrained tomatoes, tomato sauce, mushrooms, green pepper, tapioca, bay leaves, oregano, basil, pepper, and salt. Stir in browned meat mixture. Cover; cook on low-heat setting for 10-12 hours or high […]