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BIS NONNA’S MEAT LOAF

   2 1/2 – 3 Lbs Ground Chuck  2 Cups Seasoned Bread Crumbs 1 Cup Heinz Ketchup  1 Cup Onion – chopped 1 1/2 Tps Garlic Powder 2 Tbs Parsley -fresh and chopped 3 – 4 Eggs – large…

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DEEP DISH CHICKEN POT PIE

  CRUST: 1 LARGE EGG – separated 5-6 TBS COLD WATER – divided 2 CUPS FLOUR PINCH OF SALT 2/3 CUP BUTTER – cold, cubed In a small bowl beat egg yolk with 2 tablespoons water.  In a large bowl…

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VEGETABLE FRITTATA

Some nights just a simple, easy to make Frittata and a nice glass of wine are enough to satisfy after a long day.   6 EGGS 1/3 CUP GRATED CHEESE – Romano or Parmesan 2 TBS FRESH BASIL –…

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CHOCOLATE POKE CAKE

Start with a box mix and whip it up in a jiffy!   1 BOX (15.25oz) TRIPLE CHOCOLATE CAKE MIX 1 ¼ CUP WATER (I substitute with 1 ¼ cups cold coffee) ½ CUP VEGETABLE or CANOLA OIL 3…

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ZUCCHINI PIE in a RICE CRUST

1 CUP INSTANT WHITE RICE – uncooked 1 CUP CHICKEN BROTH 1 CUP CHEDDAR CHEESE – shredded 1 EGG – lightly beaten 1/3 CUP MAYONNAISE ½ TSP RED PEPPER FLAKES – or to taste 2 SLENDER ZUCCHINI – thinly…

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CACIO e PEPE RICE with GUANCIALE

4 OZ GUANCIALE – diced 6 TBS BUTTER – unsalted FRESHLY GROUND PEPPER – to taste 1 TSP SEA SALT or KOSHER SALT 4 CUPS COOKED JASMINE RICE  GRATED CHEESE – for sprinkling In a food processor, pulse the…

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LA BEFANA AND THE FEAST OF THE EPIPHANY

(In our house better known as theFeast Day of the Three Kings or Little Christmas) The 6th of January is known as the Epiphany across the world, but for Italian children its main significance is the celebration known as “La…

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A SUPERSTITION THAT TURNED TRADITION!

  Italian superstition dictates that wealth, good health and fortune will be bestowed on those who make cotechino their first meal of the year.  So cotechino con lenticchie is a New Year’s tradition and it is not uncommon to find…

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How to make CRAWFISH ETOUFEE

  4 SLICES BACON – finely chopped 8 TBS BUTTER – unsalted 6 -7 SCALLONS – finely chopped 4 GARLIC CLOVES – finely chopped 2 CELERY STALKS – finely chopped 1 YELLOW ONION – finely chopped 1 LARGE TOMATO…