Pasta with Artichokes and Cooked Ham
Bring the water to a boil in a large pot with or without the optional salt. In a large sauté pan set on medium heat add the olive oil and red peppers and cook for about a minute. Add
Braised Sausage with Artichoke
In a large sauté pan set on medium heat, heat the oil until hot. Add the sausages and cook for three minutes browning them on each side. Take the sausages out of the pan. Reduce the heat under the
Marinated Fruit Salad
Place all the fruit in a large bowl. Add the lemon juice, sugar and vodka and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Marinate in the refrigerator for two hours. Serve chilled in fruit cups or over ice cream. Chef's Tip: In
Pork Chop Alla Milanese
Place the pork chops on a cutting board between two pieces of wax or parchment paper and using the flat side of a mallet, pound them into larger pieces about a half-inch thick. Whisk the eggs and the cream
Chicken, Hunter Style
Coat each piece of chicken with a light dusting of flour, gently shake off the excess flour and flavor each piece of chicken with salt and pepper. Put the oil and the pancetta in a large sauté pan and
Grandma's Braciole
Start with the stuffing. In a bowl mix the bread and the milk and let it sit for 10 minutes until most of the milk has been absorbed then squeeze out as much of the milk as you can
Shrimp in the Pot
In a large sauce pan add the olive oil and red pepper flakes and cook over medium heat. Add the garlic, onion, two tablespoons of chopped parsley and stir well cooking for one minute. Add the shrimp and stir
Maureen's Farro Salad
Cook the farro for 30 minutes or as instructed. Drain the farro after it is cooked and add the diced bell pepper, chopped Kalamata olives, parsley, salt, pepper, onion powder and stir well to incorporate all the flavors. Add
Blueberry Crumble
In a saucepan cook over high heat, melt the butter and sugar together, stirring continuously until they start to brown. Stir in the frozen blueberries and cook for three minutes. Now add the optional liqueur and cook, stirring well,
Tuna with Puttanesca Sauce
In a large sauce pan add the olive oil and cook over medium heat. Add the garlic and the red pepper, stir gently as the oil becomes hot and the garlic starts to brown, about two to three minutes.
