Savour autumn’s harvest with chicken cacciatore
Posted September 29, 2011 – 6:11 am in: Italian, Poultry(NC)—As the trees begin to don their bright fall colours and the crisp autumn air moves in, embrace the changing season’s bounty with a hearty home-cooked chicken cacciatore recipe. Loaded with tender chicken breast, tomatoes bursting with flavour, and crispy vegetables served over a bed of fluffy rice, this tasty dish is the perfect new [...]
No Comments | Tags:Swiss Mushroom Risotto
Posted August 4, 2011 – 8:29 am in: Italian, Main Dish, Side Dish(NC)—This risotto is bursting with the rich robust flavours of brown mushrooms and Swiss cheese. Served it as a main course, appetizer or as an accompaniment to meats.Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
3 cups (750 mL ) chicken or vegetable broth
¼ tsp (1 mL) pepper
2 tbsp (30 mL) butter
8 oz (250 g) sliced fresh crimini [...]
Grilled Pizza
Posted August 25, 2010 – 11:23 am in: BBQ, How To, Italian, PizzaNo Comments | Tags:
Agnolotti with Ricotta and Spinach
Posted May 24, 2009 – 9:36 am in: Italian, PastaIngredients:
1 lb flour
6 oz sweet cream butter
8 eggs
salt, to taste
15 oz ricotta cheese, as dry as possible
2 oz spinach, trimmed and washed
13 oz Parmesan cheese, grated
black pepper, to taste
nutmeg, to taste
4 cups heavy cream
4 oz mascarpone cheese
white pepper, to taste
Directions:
The Dough - Combine the following ingredients: 1 pound bleached flour, 2 ounces sweet butter, 5 [...]
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Posted February 23, 2009 – 11:44 am in: Beef, ItalianIngredients:
4 slices veal hind shank, about 1″ to 1½” (2.5cm to 4cm) thick
1 medium onion, chopped fine
ribs celery with leaves, chopped fine
1 medium carrot, chopped fine
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tbs. butter
4 tbs. vegetable oil
1 cup (240ml) dry white wine or white vermouth
2 cups (about 480ml) meat broth
3 tbs. tomato paste
6 anchovy fillets, mashed
½ tsp. dried [...]
Butternut Squash Risotto
Posted November 28, 2007 – 8:53 pm in: ItalianIngredients:
1 small butternut squash (about 1-1/2 lbs.)
salt and pepper
1-3/4 c. chicken or vegetable broth
1/2 c. water
1 small onion, chopped (about 1/2 c.)
1 large garlic clove, sliced thinly
1-1/4 t. fresh ginger, peeled and minced
3 T. unsalted butter (or olive oil, for non-dairy eaters)
1/2 c. arborio or other good quality risotto rice, like carnaroli
1/4 c. dry white [...]
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Posted August 7, 2007 – 3:31 pm in: Dessert, Fruit, ItalianIngredients:
1.5 lbs fresh or frozen raspberries
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup whipping cream
1.5 quart ice-cream freezer
Directions:
Thoroughly chill ice cream freezer container according to manufacturer’s directions.
Puree berries in food processor.
Strain the puree to remove seeds.
Add sugar to berries and mix well.
Place berry puree into ice cream freezer container, and run freezer for about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, whip cream until light and [...]
Chicken Cacciatore
Posted May 9, 2007 – 6:27 pm in: Italian, PoultryIngredients:
1 ounce dried mushrooms
1 medium chicken, cut into pieces
2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 ( 28-ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
1/2 teaspoon of freshly ground allspice
2 [...]
Rigantoni with Tomato and Basil
Posted May 2, 2007 – 4:07 pm in: 30-Minute Meals, Italian, PastaIngredients:
12 ounces rigatoni
7 slices whole grain bread
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 medium onion, halved, slice into half moon slices
1 28 ounce diced tomatoes, drained, reserve liquid
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 cup fresh basil, chiffinade
Directons:
Cook pasta according to package directions, reserve 1/2 [...]
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Posted March 19, 2007 – 10:16 am in: Condiments, ItalianINGREDIENTS:
2 green bell peppers, diced
2 red bell peppers, diced
8 fresh jalapeno peppers, sliced
1 celery stalk, diced
1 medium carrot, diced
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup fresh cauliflower florets
1/2 cup salt
water to cover
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 5 ounce jar pimento-stuffed green olives, chopped
1 cup white vinegar
1 cup [...]