…sprig of fresh sage or rosemary Olive oil Salt and pepper A chunk of pancetta or a few slices of prosciutto, finely minced (optional) Directions Warming the Cotechino Simmer the…
Crema di zucca (Winter Squash Soup)
…1 liter (4 cups) broth, preferably homemade, or water 250ml (1 cup) heavy cream Salt and pepper Butter and/or olive oil Directions Take the winter squash of your choice, cut…
Brasato al vino rosso (Beef Braised in Red Wine)
…Notes) For the marinade (optional): 1-2 yellow onions 2-3 medium carrots 2-3 stalks of celery 1-2 cloves of garlic A pinch of whole black peppercorns A clove or two A…
An Italian Hannukah: Riso coll’uvetta (Rice with Raisins)
…dish, but I mixed in a bit more chopped parsley for color at the end, and seasoned with salt and pepper as needed, to taste. That’s all there is too…
Buseca alla milanese (Milanese-Style Tripe)
…to ‘melt’ but rather to retain their individual identities in the final dish. Season with salt and pepper as the vegetables cook gently. When the vegetables are nice and soft,…
Fagiolini in umido (Green Beans in Tomato Sauce)
While Sundays dinners at Angelina’s house were once-a-week, belly-busting, meaty affairs, she practically lived on vegetables during the week. This was long before vegetarianism or veganism went mainstream and she…
Quick Note: Salade frisée à l’anchoiade
…vinegar, salt, freshly ground black pepper and a good pour of olive oil. Taste for balance and adjust the ingredients to your liking. Pour into a bowl or container and…
Pasta al tonno (Pasta with Tuna Sauce)
…penne or other pasta of your choice For the soffritto: 1 or 2 garlic cloves, slightly crushed and peeled 1 red chili pepper (peperoncino)(optional) Olive oil To complete the sauce:…