Braised Sea Bass with Peppers and Olives
Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large covered skillet over medium high heat until it is almost smoking. Pat the fish fillets dry and season with salt and pepper. Sear the fish, without jostling for 3-4 minutes,
Boiled Beef Piemontese Style
Make the bouquet garni, place the thyme , Parsley and Bay leaf, and peppercorns in a pre-made cheesecloth bag or place in a square of cheesecloth, gather all sides together and tie securely into a pouch at the top with
Baked Tuna with Tomato Pesto
Place the garlic, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes in a large mortar and pestle and pound into a paste. Add the parsley, basil and the pine nuts and grind until smooth. Add the strained tomatoes and carefully mush to
Pasta with Swordfish, Lemon and Capers
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Trim and discard the skin and any very dark red meat from the swordfish. Cut the fish into ½" dice. Toss the swordfish with the flour, salt and pepper. Heat half of
Pasta with sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts, and chicken.
In a large non stick sauté pan add the olive oil, onion, garlic, sun dried tomatoes, pine nuts, and the diced chicken breast. Cook 4 minutes over medium high heat, until the garlic starts to brown. Add the brandy and stir
Pasta with Black Squid Sauce
Bring the water to a boil in a large pot. To clean whole squid: Rinse thoroughly. Pull the tentacles from the body sac. If using the fresh squid ink, remove the slender, silver ink sack from the strands connected to the
Pasta with Shrimp and Artichokes
To prepare the fresh artichokes, mix the water and the juice of the lemon in a small bowl. Rub the cut lemon halves on your hands to prevent your fingers from discoloring. Snap off the dark, outer leaves of the
Pasta with Sausages and Mushrooms
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil (for the pasta). In a large, deep sauté pan, heat 2 Tablespoons of olive oil over medium high heat. Add the sausage. Saute, breaking up the meat into small pieces with the back
Pasta with Sausage and Pumpkin Sauce
In a large skillet (12 Inches) pour I Tbsp. of olive oil cook over high heat for 2 minutes. Take the sausage out of the casing and add it to the hot oil. Cook for about 3 minutes until it
Pasta with Salami and Rosemary
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. In a large, deep sauté pan cook the olive oil and the garlic over medium high heat for 2 minutes Add the onion. Sauté for 3-4 minutes. Add the salami and the fresh herbs