…and crumbled up 2-3 ripe tomatoes, chopped up (optional) A few dollops of ricotta cheese, to taste Salt and pepper Grated pecorino romano Directions Sauté the onion or garlic in…
Crocchette di patate (Potato Croquettes)
…tucked into a nice pile of sausages and peppers. If you add a substantial filling, they can even be a light secondo. And they are great snack food, too. And…
Authentic Bruschetta: A Basic Recipe
…sized tomatoes, de-seeded and cut into rough cubes A handful of fresh basil, torn into small pieces A good pour of olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste Directions Grill…
Gattò di patate (Neapolitan Potato “Cake”)
…lbs) potatoes suitable for mashing 4 eggs 75g (3 oz) butter 75g (3 oz) freshly grated Parmesan or Romano cheese A few sprigs of parsley, finely chopped Salt and pepper…
Polpettone in umido con funghi (Meatloaf in Tomato and Mushroom Sauce)
…oz) grated Parmesan cheese A few sprigs of fresh parsley, finely chopped Salt and pepper 1 or 2 chicken livers, finely chopped (optional) Dried breadcrumbs for rolling the loaf, q.b….
Turkey Tetrazzini
…poultry or fish, see Notes) Salt and pepper For the velouté: 2-3 celery stalks, cut into small cubes 1 small onion, finely minced 60g (6 Tbs) flour 90g (6 Tbs)…
Le virtù (Abruzzese “Seven Virtues” Minestrone)
…if you like (see Notes), minced 125g (4 oz) pancetta (plus pig’s skin if using), cut into small cubes Salt and pepper A few cloves, plus a pinch of nutmeg…
Pesce spada con capperi alla calabrese (Calabrian Swordfish with Capers)
…lemon A handful of capers A few sprigs of parsley, finely minced A pinch of oregano A pinch of red pepper flakes (optional) Directions Sauté the swordfish steaks in olive…
