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Sundried Tomato Kebabs

Sundried Tomato Kebabs

| March 3, 2012 | 0 Comments

6 Servings 24 oil-packed sundried tomato halves, drained, and oil reserved 24 medium basil leaves 24 Small fresh mozzarella balls packed in water, drained Salt, to taste Freshly-ground black pepper, to taste 12 wooden skewers – (8″ long) Alternate 1 sun-dried tomato half, 1 basil leaf, 1 mozzarella ball, 1 more basil leaf, 1 more [...]

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Toasted Ciabatta With Balsamic Syrup

Toasted Ciabatta With Balsamic Syrup

| March 3, 2012 | 0 Comments

6 Servings 1 1/2 cups balsamic vinegar 3 Tbl sugar, plus more for sprinkling 12 Slice ciabatta bread, 1/2″ thick 2 Tbl butter Boil the balsamic vinegar and 3 tablespoons of sugar in a heavy small saucepan over medium-high heat until reduced to 1/2 cup, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Toast the bread slices. Spread [...]

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Italian Greens And Herb Salad

Italian Greens And Herb Salad

| March 3, 2012 | 0 Comments

6 Servings 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 2 Tsp lemon peel, Grated 1 Tsp honey 1 Tsp salt, plus more for seasoning 1/4 Tsp freshly-ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning 1/2 cup olive oil 1 head romaine lettuce, coarsely chopped 4 Belgian endives, thinly sliced crosswise 1 cup pitted kalamata olives, halved 1 cup [...]

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Beef Crostini With Red Pepper Mayonnaise

Beef Crostini With Red Pepper Mayonnaise

| March 3, 2012 | 0 Comments

12 Servings 36 Slice baguette bread/ 1/2″ thick 4 Tbl extra-virgin olive oil 2/3 cup roasted red peppers preserved in water, drained well, and patted dry 1/3 cup mayonnaise Salt, to taste Freshly-ground black pepper, to taste 1 piece beef tenderloin – (abt 1 1/2 lbs), trimmed 3 Tbl drained capers, chopped Coarse sea salt, [...]

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Fusilli With Tuna And Tomato Sauce

Fusilli With Tuna And Tomato Sauce

| March 3, 2012 | 0 Comments

6 Servings 1 LB fusilli 3 1/4 cups Simple Tomato Sauce, (see recipe) = (or other purchased marinara sauce) 2 cans albacore tuna packed in oil – (6 oz ea), drained 1 Tbl capers, Drained 1 Tsp lemon peel, Grated Salt, to taste Freshly-ground black pepper, to taste 1 Tbl fresh Italian parsley leaves, Chopped [...]

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Nonnas Lemon Ricotta Biscuits

Nonnas Lemon Ricotta Biscuits

| March 3, 2012 | 0 Comments

0 Servings 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 Tsp baking powder 1/2 Tsp baking soda 1/2 Tsp salt 1 cup sugar plus 1 Tsp sugar, or more as needed for sprinkling 1/2 cup unsalted butter – (1 stick), room temperature 1 Tbl lemon zest – (from 2 lemon, Finely Grated 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese 1 [...]

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Campari Spritzer

Campari Spritzer

| March 3, 2012 | 0 Comments

6 Servings 1 can frozen orange juice concentrate – (12 oz, thawed 1/2 cup Campari 2 cups sparkling mineral water Ice cubes, as needed 6 orange peel twists Stir the orange juice concentrate and Campari in a pitcher to blend. Stir in the sparkling water. Fill 6 tall glasses with ice. Pour the Campari mixture [...]

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Peas And Prosciutto

Peas And Prosciutto

| March 3, 2012 | 0 Comments

6 Servings 2 Tbl olive oil 3 shallots, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced Salt, to taste Freshly-ground black pepper, to taste 1 bag frozen peas – (16 oz), thawed 4 Oz sliced 1/8″-thick prosciutto, diced 1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley leaves, Chopped Heat the oil in a heavy large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the [...]

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Pumpkin Ravioli With Sage And Toasted Hazelnuts

Pumpkin Ravioli With Sage And Toasted Hazelnuts

| March 3, 2012 | 0 Comments

4 Servings 1/2 cup hazelnuts, Peeled 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 LB fresh pumpkin ravioli 1 stick butter, Unsalted 6 fresh sage leaves A large pinch nutmeg, Grated 1/2 cup Parmesan, Grated 2 amaretti cookies Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread hazelnuts onto a baking tray. Toast hazelnuts in oven until light golden brown and [...]

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Steak Salad

Steak Salad

| March 3, 2012 | 0 Comments

4 Servings 1/2 head romaine lettuce, cut bite size 1 large head Belgian endive, thinly sliced crosswise – (abt 1 1/2 cups) 1/2 red onion, sliced thin rings 3 cups fresh baby arugula 12 cherry tomatoes, halved 4 Oz Gorgonzola, coarsely crumbled Red Wine Vinaigrette, (see recipe) Salt, to taste Freshly-ground black pepper, to taste [...]

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