Quick Chicken PiccataChicken piccata is typically made with sliced chicken breasts, but I have found chicken “thighcatta” to be even more flavorful. 😉 20...
Chicken StufatoChicken Stufato Serves 4 plentifully. Serve over rice or traditionally like the Italians who enjoy it best over roasted potatoes (Oven...
Salsa Cruda, a pasta meal that’s like bruschetta!1/2 CUP extra-virgin olive oil 1 large clove of minced garlic (pref. not garlic in a jar) 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper; more to...
Ragù – not from the jar!Classic Ragù alla Bolognese Take your time to make this beloved Italian sauce The key ingredient in a great Bolognese sauce is patience....
Olga’s SoupIngredients and Prep 1/2 cup olive oil (more or less) 1 large white or yellow onion, diced 2 large carrots, peeled and diced 2 large...
BruschettaBruschetta (brew-sket-tah) has become a popular appetizer with many variations. The following recipe is the traditional method and from...
Baked Fish with SauceMakes 4 servings Fish 1 1/2 pounds Halibut steak, Sea Bass, or Salmon – divided into 4 fillets Ingredients for Salsa Verde/Green Sauce...
Tuscan Fish StewIt turned out delicious, though I did make it too spicy hot for my boys to eat, but my husband and I thought it to be “perfetto”. I used...
Lamb chip chop (Agnello ’ncip ’nciape)Serves 6 3½ pounds boneless lamb shoulder or leg 2 teaspoons kosher salt ¼ cup extra- virgin olive oil 7 plump garlic cloves, crushed and...
Osso Buco (Veal Shanks)Serves 6-8 Ingredients 3 lbs. veal shanks, or 9 veal shanks (pre-order from butcher) 3 TBS extra virgin olive oil 1 TBS butter 1/2 cup...
Pepperoni Arrostiti (Roasted Peppers)For a party of 8 to 10, use 4 peppers, and increase amounts of ingredients a little. Store, tightly covered, in the refrigerator for up...
GENOVESE PESTOGENOVESE PESTO Serves 4 to 6 medium to small size portions. Ingredients and Prep 3-4 cups packed fresh basil leaves, large stems removed...