Polpette all'italiana (Italian meatBalls)
Posted by Anthony on Monday, June 04, 2007
Place all ingredients in a large bowl and mix thoroughly. Let stand 1/2 hour. Shape into medium size meatballs. Fry gently in olive oil until lightly browned or place on foil on a cookie sheet and bake for 1/2 ...Read More...
Calamari ripieni (Stuffed Squid)
Posted by Anthony on Monday, June 04, 2007
Have fish dealer clean squid thoroughly, removing eyes, outside skin and intestines. Cut off heads and tentacles. Wash well and drain. Combine remaining ingredients and fill the cavity in each squid with stuffi...Read More...
Arancini ( Sicilian Rice Ball )
Posted by Anthony on Monday, June 04, 2007
Bring 600 ml water to boil in a saucepan and add rice. Cook 15 minutes, drain and transfer to a bowl.
Beat one egg and add to rice, along with Romano cheese, parsley, tomato sauce, salt and pepper. Mix well a...Read More...
Pesto alla Genovese
Posted by Anthony on Monday, June 04, 2007
You will need a food processor or strong blender. With the motor running, drop the pine nuts and garlic through the feed chute. Process until finely minced. Add the olive oil and pulse three times. Add basil, P...Read More...
Cannellini Beans with Radicchio
Posted by Gianni on Thursday, May 31, 2007
Drain and rinse beans. In a large pot combine beans, water, tomatoes, 2 tbsp of the olive oil, rosemary, sage, bay leaf, and whole garlic cloves.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occ...Read More...
Grilled Polenta with Red Chile Sauce & Black Beans
Posted by Gianni on Thursday, May 31, 2007
For Polenta:
Oil a 4x8 loaf pan with the 1 tsp. olive oil. Set aside.
Toast the cornmeal over medium heat in a heavy skillet until it is fragrant but not browned. Immediately pour the cornmeal into a bowl a...Read More...