Roasted Red Peppers Roasting red peppers is a culinary technique that enhances their natural sweetness and adds a smoky flavor. They are a great addition to an antipasto platter or served in a sandwich with cold cuts. Ingredients 6 red bell peppers – cleaned 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 cloves garlic sliced 8 fresh leaves of basil 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 pepper Directions Place on baking sheet lined with foil. Place under broiler and char on all sides. Watch and turn . approx 10-15 minutes Remove from oven and place in bowl, cover with aluminum foil for 20 minutes Take […]
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Nonna’s Pizza Pie Grandma would make her delicious homemade pizza every Friday night and family and neighbors would gather around her kitchen table to enjoy her amazing pizza. This was and still is our kick off to the weekend! Ingredients 1 cup water1 teaspoons sugar1 package self rising yeast2 cups all purpose flour1 teaspoon salt2 tablespoon olive oil Marinara sauce:1 can crushed tomatoes1 can tomato paste3 garlic cloves chopped1/2 tsp salt1/4 tsp black Pepper1/4 tsp red pepper flakes3/4 cup white wine3 tablespoons sugarExtra virgin Olive oil Topping:1 large fresh mozzarella sliced1/2 cup grated cheese12 fresh basil leaves Directions 1. In […]
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Escarole and Beans This dish is a staple in our house. It combines escarole with cannellini beans to create a hearty stew like meal. We love it flavored with pork products like sausage or pork chops. For a very hearty dish you can add a small pasta like ditalini or elbows. Serve it as a main dish with hot Italian bread or as a side dish or starter. Ingredients 4 heads escaroleExtra virgin olive oil4 cloves garlicSaltBlack pepperRed pepper flakes8 Italian sausages2 -13oz cans cannellini beans1 – 8 oz can Hunts tomato sauce2 – 32 oz containers chicken broth3/4 cup […]
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Bruschetta Tasty and colorful finger food. Perfect as an appetizer or along side your antipasto. Ingredients 1 lb plum tomatoes diced1 tsp salt½ tsp pepper1/3 cup fresh basil chopped4 large cloves garlic minced1 loaf Italian bread1 whole clove of garlic for rubbing1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil1 tbsp balsamic vinegar Directions Preheat oven 500 F 1. In a bowl combine the tomatoes, basil, garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Mix well and let rest for 30 minutes2. Cut the loaf of Italian bread, arrange on baking pan and place in oven for 10-15 minutes. Remove when lightly toasted3. […]
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