It’s time to treat yourself with a comforting and incredible mussel stew! INGREDIENTS: 6 lbs. mussels 1 cup dry white wine 2 garlic cloves – minced 1 additional garlic clove 1/3 cup chopped Italian parsley an additional ¼…
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This is just one of a thousand different ways to make and enjoy polenta. Over the years, different preparations and alterations were created to make a variety of flavorful polenta. It was a staple food for everyone especially in…
Who doesn’t love potatoes? This simple dish can make your meal very exciting. It’s usually prepared for breakfast but it can be eaten for any meal whether it’s still hot or has gone cold. INGREDIENTS: 2 cups yukon…
CORAJISIMA If you happen to be in Italy during Lent and you find yourself in Calabria, do not be startled if you come across what appears to be an old lady type ragdoll hanging from a balcony or the…
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An Out Of This World Berlingozza – A Rustic Ciambellone
This is a rustic Ciambellone which is a simple but very versatile Tuscan Bundt Cake as it is enjoyed as a dessert, plain or with toppings and even for a snack (merenda) or breakfast. This recipe is one made…
SERVINGS This recipe makes about 16-18 pancakes. INGREDIENTS 1 ½ cups flour 2 tsp baking powder ½ tsp salt ½ tsp cinnamon 1 ½ cups buttermilk 1 cup mashed ripe bananas ½ cup crushed pineapple – drained 1/3 cup…
This is another one of our Christmas breakfast favorites. It is, also, a great brunch cobbler and delicious when served as a dessert with ice cream. It’s also one that we make ahead, freeze and bring to our family…
Italians love something mildly sweet especially a simple cookie not just for Breakfast, but also in the afternoon with tea or an espresso, or even better as a dessert with a glass of wine. These cookies are a delicate, slightly…
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Roast Goose – Christmas is a Comin and the Goose is Getting Fat…
For those bent on tradition, here is a recipe for Roast Goose. INGREDIENTS 1 cup pitted prunes 1 cup brandy or vin santo 1 stick unsalted butter 1 ½ cups onion – minced 10 – 12 lb goose –…
The day after Thanksgiving is one I have to plan for, too. Most of the family sleeps over and there are a lot of hungry grandchildren waiting for breakfast. They like to hit the malls and do some preliminary shopping…