Grandma’s Pizza
Pizza Dough 4 cups of flour (1lb) – high gluten bread or baking flour1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon black pepper1 tbsp active yeast (1/4 oz, same as one package)2 cups warm water (110 – 115 degrees) — a little more or...
A Family Cookbook
Another Lentil Soup Recipe
I found a lot of people saying that Ina Garten’s lentil soup recipe is the best so this is an adaptation of that. She uses a TON of onions, leeks and carrots and 3 quarts of liquid. I could get...
Chicken with Carmelized Lemons and Rice
I’m a huge fan of the one pot meal. This one starts on the stove top and ends in the oven with just enough time for a glass of wine while it bakes. I’ve modified it from one posted on...
Lentil Vegetable Soup with Curry Spices
3 medium carrots, diced3 stalks celery, diced1 medium yellow onion, diced1 tablespoon olive oil1/8 teaspoon salt32 ounces chicken broth3 tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley1 1/2 cups French green lentils or Italian black lentils3 cloves garlic, minced2 cups water 1 1/2...
Pignoli Cookies
makes 36 16 oz almond paste 1 1/2 cups confectioners sugar 1/2 tsp salt 2 large egg whites 2 Tbsp honey 1 1/2 cups raw pignoli nuts Preheat over to 350. Pulse almond paste in food processor until broken up...
Pasta Fagioli
Ingredients 4 ounces pancetta, diced 1 medium onion, diced 2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 stalk celery, diced 1 carrot, diced small handful of Italian parsley, finely chopped pinch or two of crushed red pepper 14 oz can of...
Zucchini Soup
Adapted from the wonderful Rory OConell’s courgette soup. This is a great way to use up the seasonal bounty. Even those who aren’t a fan of zucchini will love it. 1.5 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 garlic clove,...
Stuffed Mushrooms
When my family says “stuffed mushrooms,” these are the ones we’re referring to. Traditionally, mushrooms stuffed with Italian breadcrumbs were on for Thanksgiving before’s spread and might be a go-to appetizer for any occasion. Ingredients 2 cups of Italian seasoned...
Menestra – Spring Vegetable Stew
1 1/2 lbs. artichokes, cleaned and cut into manageable pieces2 bunches spring onions1 lb peas1 lb fava beans, shelled twice 1 large bunch of asparagus sliced on the diagonal1 to 2 cloves sliced garlic28 oz can whole tomatoesred winesalt, pepper...