I’m called Mom, Nonna, BisNonna but my husband, Charlie, calls me Anita. I’m a fiercely proud first generation American and equally proud of my Italian heritage. I treasure the recipes and traditions passed down to me through many generations…
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…
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…
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 –…
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…
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…
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…
(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…
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…
Although delicious all year round,this is a great summer soup to serve, hot, warm or cold. 2 TBS VEGETABLE OIL 1 LARGE ONION – chopped 13 OZ CHICKEN BROTH 1 ½ LBS CARROTS – peeled, sliced 1 15 OZ…
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…