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The Best Easy Beef and Broccoli Stir

  INGREDIENTS: 3  tablespoons  cornstarch, divided 1⁄2cup  water, plus  2  tablespoons  water, divided 1⁄2 teaspoon  garlic powder 1  lb  boneless round steakor 1 lb charcoal chuck steak, cut into thin 3-inch strips 2  tablespoons vegetable oil, divided 4  cups…

Italian Bread

The Dutch Oven Bread

There are few things more satisfying than enjoying a loaf of home baked bread. INGREDIENTS: 4 CUPS FLOUR – all purpose 1 ½ CUPS WATER 1 TSP ACTIVE DRY YEAST OLIVE OIL VEGETABLE OIL OR SPRAY 1 TSP KOSHER SALT…

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The Mediterranean Stew

Here is the Mediterranean Stew. An easy fall classic the whole family will enjoy! INGREDIENTS: ¾ LB BEEF and PORK – any combination that makes ¾ lb total 1 EGGPLANT – small, peeled and diced 1/3 CUP FLOUR 2…

Italian Dinner

The Sardines Stuffed Sicilian Style

The Sardines Stuffed Sicilian Style (Sarde a Beccafico). INGREDIENTS: 2 ½ LBS FRESH SARDINES – about 24 8 TBS OLIVE OIL – divided 1/3 CUP RAISINS or CURRANTS  1 CUP BREAD CRUMBS 2 GARLIC CLOVES – minced 1/3 CUP…

Italian Dinner

Pork Chops with Vinegar Peppers

Here is the awesome Pork Chops with Vinegar Peppers. INGREDIENTS: 3 TBS SUGAR SALT and PEPPER – to taste 4 (8 oz) PORK RIB CHOPS – bone-in, 1-inch thick 1/3 CUP FLOUR 2-3 TBS OLIVE OIL 1 ONION –…

Italian Dinner

The Sage and Walnut Tagliatelle

Here is the Sage and Walnut Tagliatelle. The most simple of ingredients can makethe most delicious meals.   INGREDIENTS: 1 LB TAGLIATELLE – dried not fresh 1 ½ STICKS BUTTER (12 tbs) – unsalted 18-20 FRESH SAGE LEAVES –…

Italian Dinner

The Brisket

A Great Dish for a Cold Day And you kitchen will smell wonderful as it warms the room.  INGREDIENTS: 5-6 LB BEEF BRISKET – first cut SALT and PEPPER – to taste 3-4 TBS CANOLA or VEGETABLE OIL 3…

Italian Dinner

The Fusilli with Sausage and Broccoli

A good way to get the family to eat broccoli!   INGREDIENTS: 1 LB FUSILLI 1 LB SMALL BROCCOLI FLORETS 2-3 TBS OLIVE OIL ½ STICK BUTTER 1 LB ITALIAN SAUSAGE – casing removed ½ CUP FRESHLY GRATED CHEESE…

Italian Soups

The Bolognese Soup

There’s a chill in the air but soups on the menu! METHOD: 4 Tbs Butter – unsalted 1/3 Cup Semolina Four – plus some for dusting 4 Large Eggs 2 Cups Grana Padano Cheese – freshly grated 6 Slices…

Italian Dinner

The Stuffed Veal Roast

When veal was much more affordable, in mygrowing up years this was often company dinner.My Dad would be the cook for holiday or company dinners.We had a very tiny kitchen, small stover with 4 gas burners and a gas…