Don Vincenzo’s Timbale of Rice and Lobster
Take the lobster meat out of the shells. Use the shells to make the sauce. Make the sauce before you proceed with any of the other steps listed below. Preheat the oven to 350degrees. Cut ¼ inch piece from each end and
Lasagna of Crespelle
Preheat the oven to 375degrees Fold the nutmeg into the Béchamel. In a lightly greased lasagna pan, pour 1 cup of meat sauce. Top with a layer of crepes and spread with a thin layer of the béchamel sauce mixed with the
Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni
Preheat oven to 375degrees In a large sauté pan over medium heat, cook the olive oil, onions, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic and red pepper flakes until the onions are tender, about 6 minutes. Add the spinach and cook until it is wilted
Baked Pasta with Four Cheeses
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 10x12 or 9x13 casserole well with butter. Sprinkle with ¼ cup bread crumbs and spread around the pan, as you would flour a cake pan. Discard excess crumbs. In a large, deep sauté pan heat
Saffroned Rice Timbales
Preheat the oven to 425degrees To make the timbales, generously brush 6 4-oz. ramekins with melted butter. Spoon 1 tablespoon of the breadcrumbs into a ramekin and roll the crumbs around until they thoroughly coat the bottom and sides of the
Sauteed Spinach
In a large bowl sprinkle the salt and pepper over the spinach and mix well with your hands. Sauté spinach over medium-high heat in a large sauté pan with the olive oil, until the spinach starts wilt and then collapses, about
Grandma’s Polenta
Make the polenta according to the manufacturer’s directions. When the polenta is almost cooked through, remove the pan from the heat and stir in the Parmesan, mascarpone or cream cheese, and pepper. Serve along with your favorite dish. Chef’s Tip:An alternative
Mashed Potatoes “Parmigiane”
Bring a large pot of boiling water to a boil. (Enough to cover the potatoes by at least 2 inches). Add salt and potatoes. Cook for approximately 20 minutes. (After 15 minutes, check for tenderness (you want them soft enough to
Sauteed Mushrooms, Green Beans, Tomatoes and Prosciutto.
Cut all the cherry tomatoes in ½ . Sprinkle the cut side with the salt and sugar, put aside Boil a large pot of water over high heat. Add the green beans and cook for 7-8 minutes. Drain the beans and
Stewed Peas with Sundried Tomatoes.
Pour the oil and the garlic in a sauce pan and cook over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until the garlic starts to brown. Add the onions and sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 15 minutes. Stirring every 5 minutes. Add the peas,