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...
A Family Cookbook
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...
Halibut with White Beans and Gremolata
Gremolata 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 clove garlic, split into two or three pieces 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest salt and black pepper to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil Stir all ingredients together in a small...
Butternut Squash White Bean Soup
1 medium sized butternut squash, cubed – about 6 cups1 tbsp olive oil1 large yellow or sweet onion, minced2 cloves garlic, minced1 tbsp butterthyme, 1/2 tsp driedrosemary, 1/2 tsp driedoregano, 1/2 tsp dried1 small lemon, juiced6 cups chicken or vegetable...
Minestrone Soup
Ingredients3 medium carrots, diced3 stalks celery, diced1 medium onion, diced3 cloves of garlic, minced1 medium zucchini, diced28 oz can of diced tomatoes, or whole tomatoes broken up15 1/2 oz canned kidney beans15 1/2 oz garbanzo beans3 tbsp. tomato paste32 ounces...
Squid Salad
My first try at Dad’s squid salad. Here’s what I did this time… 1/2 medium red onion1/4 cup fresh chopped flat leaf parsley2 celery stalks, diced small2 carrots, diced small1 roasted red pepper (jarred), diced very small2 tbsp rinsed caperssalt,...
Lemon Cranberry Zucchini Bread
Ingredients 1 ½ c. all-purpose flour ½ tsp. baking soda ¼ tsp. baking powder ¼ tsp. salt ¾ c. sugar 1 c. finely shredded unpeeled zucchini (do not squeeze or dry shredded zucchini) ¼ c. olive oil 1 egg 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (or about 1 large lemon) lemon zest from one large lemon 1 cup...