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RICOTTA PANZAROTTI WITH MARINARA SAUCE

RICOTTA PANZAROTTI WITH MARINARA SAUCE by Linda Tay Esposito

I learned how to make the panzarotti from a chef with the same last name as I in Sorrento. Esposito is a very common name in the Naples area. She was tickled to see an Asian Esposito. Instead of trying to make your own puff pastry, I highly recommend using the frozen ones (Dafour is an excellent brand) to reduce the prep time by…

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NETTLE PESTO WITH RAVIOLI

NETTLE PESTO WITH RAVIOLI by Linda Tay Esposito

The stinging nettle is one of the tastiest veggies around. It has a robust aroma that is woody and mushroomy. Nettle has one of the highest protein content amongst green vegetables. Even tho its sting may intimidate you at first, just use a pair of tongs to handle it. Nettle loses its sting when cooked even 1 minute in boiling…

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FAVA & LEMON CROSTINI

FAVA & LEMON CROSTINI by Linda Tay Esposito

Fava beans are so delicious and so good for you. It has a higher percentage of protein than a lot of other beans. It's meaty woodsy flavor works very well with slow roasted garlic. Do invest in the time to buy fresh beans, shell and peel them. It's like a whole different bean from those muddy brown dried or canned ones.

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