Peppered Tuna, Sicilian Style
Make the sauce and keep it warm. To Prepare the Sauce Siciliana: Soak the raisins in 2 cups of water for 30 minutes. Drain and discard the water; set the raisins aside. In a large sauté pan over medium-high heat, heat
Risotto with Sausage, Butternut Squash & Peas
Pour the chicken stock into a medium saucepan and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat and keep it at a simmer. In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown the sausage in
Parisa’s Scallops
Make the peas-and-links mixture first. To Prepare the Peas & Hot Links: Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat until sizzling. Add the diced hot links and onions, and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook for
Cherry-Almond Rice Pudding
Bring the milk to a boil in a 2-quart nonstick saucepan set on medium-high heat. Add the rice and salt, then reduce the heat to medium and keep the mixture at a simmer for 10 minutes, stirring often. In
Veal Saltimbocca
Cut the veal into 3- by 4-inch pieces. Place a slice of prosciutto on top of each piece of veal, and top with a leaf of fresh sage. Skewer with a toothpick to hold the three together and sprinkle
Pasta with Shrimp & Zucchini
Bring the water to a boil in a large pot. Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook until just tender. Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan set on high heat until sizzling, about 2
Halibut over Minted Zucchini with Garlic
To Prepare the Minted Zucchini with Garlic: Heat the olive oil on medium-high heat in a large saucepan. Add the zucchini and sauté until browned, approximately 6 to 8 minutes. (Alternatively, heavily salt the zucchini cubes and place them in
Linguine with Red Clam Sauce
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. In a wide, deep sauté pan, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the garlic, red pepper flakes and onion. Sauté for 5 - 7 minutes, until
Mussel Soup with Curry
My father, Don Vincenzo, built quite a reputation with this dish. I borrowed this recipe and took it with me to every restaurant where I worked. As my father used to say, “The real magic of food lies in the
Bread Pudding with Two Chocolates
Make the Chocolate Sauce. Keep warm. To Prepare the Bread Pudding: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Grease a deep baking dish. (If you do not have one big enough, use two smaller ones.) In a large bowl, beat the eggs,
