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Parmigiana di melanzane (Eggplant Parmesan) by Frank FarielloBeing a lover of good food, I find it almost impossible to answer the question 'what's your favorite dish?' But if I had to, my answer would probably be eggplant parmesan--parmigiana di melanzane--the way Angelina used to make it. This is a simple dish to make, but it involves several steps. Allow yourself a good two hours to… |
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Sfincione – Palermo Style Bread Pizza by GoneThe sfincione is a Sicilian pizza. The base is soft and thicker than the one used for a regular pizza and is covered with a mixture of tomatoes, anchovies, cheese, olive oil and sometimes breadcrumbs. |
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Zucchine a scapece by Frank FarielloThere are four quintessential Italian summer vegetables: tomatoes, peppers, eggplant and zucchini. Of these, zucchini seems to get the least respect, perhaps because zucchini plants are so prolific that the surfeit soon becomes a problem. New zucchini can literally sprout from one day to another, and the production—especially around… |
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Carciofi alla romana (Roman-style Artichokes) by Frank FarielloDear readers: I am back from my travels, at my blogging post just in time for the first day of Spring. Artichokes are back in season! And is there any vegetable more typical of Roman cooking, perhaps of all Italian cuisine, than the artichoke? What better way to get back to work, then, than this dish, one of the most typically Roman… |
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Zeppole by Frank FarielloZeppole are so easy to make—after all, they are basically just fried pizza dough balls—it is almost embarrassing to post about it, but since it was one of my favorite snack foods that Angelina made, it deserves pride of place on this blog. And, in any event, who doesn't like fried dough? |
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Mozzarella in carrozza by Frank FarielloWhat could be more primordially satisfying than the combination of bread and cheese? Well, frying them together makes them even more satisfying. And if you add a bit of anchovy to the mix well, you're in heaven! Mozzarella in carrozza, literally "mozzarella cheese in a carriage", is one of the rustic glories of Neapolitan cuisine.… |
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Chorizo by John AllredAn authentic traditional chorizo recipe that will transport you to Spain and add that real flavour to dishes that some commercial varieties lack. |
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Calamari, Scallops and Lemon Fritto Misto by Joyce LeungThis is a delicious, easy to prepare Italian antipasto. Make sure you serve it hot. Close your eyes and imagine you are in a small Italian restaurant near the beach in southern Italy. This is better than 98% of the calamari you'll ever order in a US restaurant - guaranteed. Yum! |
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Parmigiana di melanzane (Eggplant Parmesan) by Frank FarielloBeing a lover of good food, I find it almost impossible to answer the question 'what's your favorite dish?' But if I had to, my answer would probably be eggplant parmesan--parmigiana di melanzane--the way Angelina used to make it. This is a simple dish to make, but it involves several steps. Allow yourself a good two hours to… |
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Italian Marinated Mushrooms With Pecan Smoked Garlic by Bob VincentThese mushrooms and garlic make a great addition to an antipasti platter or as an additon to a salad. Add cubes of cheese, olives, roasted red peppers, sliced banana peppers, salami and a glass of wine to make for a perfect first course. Serve at room temperature as the flavors will be best then. Don't throw out the mushroom… |
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Caprese Salad by Jennifer Bass
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Appetizer of herring by treder27Piquant and original starter of herring for New Year's table.Ready to forgive , and the taste to remember. |
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Braised Fennel with White Wine by La Tavola Marche (farm, inn & cooking school)Fennel is a versatile vegetable that is often looked over for being too tough. Braising is a great way to soften this hearty root vegetable known to aid in digestion. The acidity & fruitiness of the wine compliments the aniseed flavored fennel and with a good drizzle of olive oil it finishes this dish perfectly. Serve with meat! |
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Pumpkin gnocchi with basil and Parmesan by Easy Cook - Laka kuharicaWonderful hors d'oeuvre or light dinner. |
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Antipasto Platter by RosemarieOne of my all-time favorites in the appetizer/starter category has got to be a well prepared antipasto platter. It is a montage of flavors, textures and colors all on a single plate. Come see for yourself . . . |
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