Pappa Al Pomodoro
Posted May 5, 2006 – 9:39 am in: Italian, SoupYield: 4
Ingredients: * 1 x loaf day old Tuscan or country bread, cut into small pieces * 1 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling * 2 x celery stalks, finely chopped * 2 x carrots, finely chopped * 1 x onion, finely chopped * 5 leaves of basil * 28 oz can pealed [...]
Pesto, Roasted Corn and Blue Cheese Pizza
Posted May 1, 2006 – 3:29 pm in: Italian, PizzaYield: 2
Ingredients:
butter
2 ears of corn, husked
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup cornmeal or 1/4 cup flour
1 x 4 inch ball of prepared dough, let rise to room temp.
2 tbsp olive oil
4 oz store bought pesto
4 oz brie cheese, cut into thin slices
salt, and, freshly ground black pepper
Directions:
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a saute pan over [...]
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Posted April 30, 2006 – 8:07 pm in: Asian, Italian, PizzaYield: 2
Ingredients:
1 x 4 inch ball of prepared dough, let rise to room temp.
2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup Hoisin sauce
2 grilled skinless chicken, breasts, diced
4 scallions, finely, sliced
2/3 cup lightly packed cilantro, leaves, stems discarded before before measuring
1/2 red bell pepper, seeds and membranes discarded, sliced into thin strips
1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
salt, and, freshly [...]
Risotto with Parmesan
Posted April 24, 2006 – 8:22 pm in: Italian, Mediterranean, Side DishIngredients:
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 pound arborio rice
6 cups chicken stock, hot
2 tablespoons butter
3 ounces Parmesan cheese, coarsely grated
Directions:
Heat the butter and oil in a large, straight−sided saute pan or saucepan.
Add the onion, and saute until soft, without browning.
Add the rice, and saute for 2 minutes until the rice [...]
Italian Sausage Oven Stew
Posted March 10, 2006 – 11:10 am in: European, Italian, Main Dish, Mediterranean, One Pot Meals(Serves 4)
1 lb Mild Italian Sausage cut into 1 inch pieces
4 medium potatoes cut into 1 inch cubes
1 medium red onion chopped
2 carrots sliced
1 sweet bell pepper cut into 1 inch pieces
1 14 oz tin diced tomates
2 gloves garlic finely chopped
1 tbsn fresh rosemary finely chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
salt and pepper to taste
Combine all [...]
Insalata Caprese
Posted March 7, 2006 – 10:29 pm in: European, Italian, SaladsINGREDIENTS:
4 large red or yellow tomatoes
¼ cup Balsamic Reduction (see recipe)
Salt and Fresh black pepper to taste
1 pound Fresh Mozzarella
Good quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 bunch fresh Basil, chiffonade
DIRECTIONS:
1. Wash and trim tomatoes, and cut into slices ¼-inch thick.
2. Cut the mozzarella into ¼-inch slices.
3. Alternate the tomato and cheese slices on a large plate [...]
Lentils Con Prosciutto
Posted March 3, 2006 – 6:24 pm in: Italian, MediterraneanYield:4
* 9 oz prosciutto, cubed (250g)
* 2 x white cooking onions, thinly sliced
* 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil (120ml)
* Sprig of rosemary
* 2 x hot peppers, diced
* 2 x 19 [...]
Lasagnette with Lemon
Posted February 17, 2006 – 10:51 am in: Italian, PastaServes 4-6
3/4 lb lasagnette (you can also use tagliatelle or fettucine)
1 lemon
4 T olive oil
4 shallots or 1 very small onion (about 1/3 cup chopped)
1 T paprika
salt and pepper to taste
Wash the lemon and grate the rind then juice the lemon. Peel and chop up onions or shallots. In a skillet saute the onion in [...]
Brussell Sprouts with Pancetta
Posted February 16, 2006 – 8:44 pm in: Italian, Vegetable1 pound fresh brussell sprouts
1 tbsp. olive oil
1/4 pound pancetta chopped
1/2 a red onion chopped
1 clove garlic chopped
1 tbsp. butter
1 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste.
Remove the outside leaves from the sprouts, trim the stem leaving just a bit to hold the sprout together and cut in halves.
Cook sprouts in boiling water [...]
Lentils con prosciutto
Posted January 4, 2006 – 9:28 pm in: Italian, Main DishYield:4
Ingredients:-9 oz prosciutto, cubed-2 x white cooking onions, thinly sliced-1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil-Sprig of rosemary-2 x hot peppers, diced-2 × 19 oz canned lentils, drained and rinsed-Pinch of salt
Directions:1. Sauté prosciutto and onions in a frying pan with extra virgin olive oil, rosemary and hot peppers on high heat until the prosciutto and [...]