1.Spread ladyfingers on a large baking sheet. In small bowl com- bine the coffee and brandy. Sprinkle the ladyfingers>> with this mixture, set aside. 2.In medium bowl,beat egg yolks and sugar with elictric mixer until thick and lemon colored, 4 to 5 minutes. Add mascarpone and blend on low speed until combined. 3.In a large […]

The description “Truffle style” means they are cooked as truffles would be (sliced paper thin and quickly fried with a little oil, salt and pepper). Prepare artichokes as directed in “Cleaning artichokes ~ Jewish Style”. Cut in half lengthwise and keep in lemon water. “Heat 1/4 cup of oil in a large skillet. Drain 6 […]

SCRAPE THE LOOSE SALT OFF the sausage casing and set the casing in a bowl of cold water to soften for at least 30 minutes. (You will need only about 4 feet of casing for this amount of meat, but its useful to have extra in case of ruptures.) Cut the pork and fat into […]

Heat oil in heavy saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add rice and stir 1 minute. Add wine and stir until liquid has evaporated. Meanwhile, heat chicken stock to a low simmer in a separate saucepan. Reduce heat, cover and keep warm. Add 1/2 cup stock to rice and simmer […]

For frosting: Heat cream and sugar in heavy small saucepan until sugar dissolves, swirling pan occasionally. Bring to boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer very gently until thick and syrupy, adjusting heat so liquid is barely shaking, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Add chocolate and stir until smooth. Stir in butter and vanilla. […]

PASTA 2 c Flour 1 ts Salt 2 ts Olive oil 2 Eggs 2 tb Water Saute the onion and pepper. Cook pasta and drain. Add pepper, onion and bacon Add 2 eggs and stir over med heat until egg starts to cook. You dont want the eggs to become scrambled. It should be on […]

Beat butter, sugar and 1 tsp. peel till well blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, stirring well after each addition. Stir in vanilla. Mix flour and baking powder together. Add nuts. Divide dough in half. On lightly floured board, shape each portion into a roll about 1 1/2″ in diameter. Place rolls on greased […]

Long, slow simmering of meat and herbs produces the base for this incomparable sauce. Season roast with salt; dredge with flour. In Dutch oven brown slowly on all sides in hot olive oil. Add hot water, cover and cook slowly 3 hours or until meat almost falls apart. Tear into small pieces with fork. Add […]

Remove stems from spinach and wash. Cut onions and saute in water until tender. Wash and slice mushrooms and add to the onions (cook until all water evaporates). Remove onions & mushrooms from heat a put in a large bowl. Saute spinach in water tossing frequently until all liquid evaporates. Mix onions/mushrooms & spinach together […]

Drain the liquid from the marinated artichoke hearts into a skillet. Slice the drained hearts into bite-sized pieces. Add the olive oil and butter to the drained-off marinade in the skillet. Heat this mixture, add the onions and saute them until soft (5-8 minutes). Add the artichoke hearts and basil. Saute 3-5 more minutes. Remove […]