Archive for January, 2010

Broccoli Salad

January 15, 2010 | In: Salad

This salad is delicious! When I make it at work, they love it. Serving: 6-8 people Ingredients: 2 head of Broccoli 1 cup cooked and crumbled Bacon 1 Red Onion chopped 1 cup shredded Cheddar Cheese For the dressing 1.5 cup...

Serving: 2 people Ingredients: 20 oz Italian Sausage (mild or hot) about 5 Sausages 1 large Onion 1 cup of water 1 cup Red Wine 4 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil Preparation Add the cup of water to a frying pan. Once the water is...

Crocchette di Patate

January 12, 2010 | In: Appetizer

The potato crocket is very popular appetizer in Italy, specially at the pizzaria. While you are waiting for the pizza, they usually serve the potatoes crocchette as an appetizer. My kids also loved it as the second course, so I used to cook them a...

This is an Italian Potato Pie without a crust. I learned this recipe from my mother-in-law. She was from the Molise Region in Baranello, Italy. This recipe is very easy to make. It is similar to making mashed potatoes. It is a perfect recipe for dinner...

With this recipe, I am stuffing the croissant with ham and cheese; however, you can add anything to eat. Let your culinary experience or your preferences decide. I have also done this recipe with grilled vegetables (i.e eggplant) and the mozzarella cheese...

I remember on cold days in Rome watching people roast chestnuts on the street corner and selling them on newspaper. They were sold for .10 cents about 45 years ago! The smell was absolutely phenomenon. I can't never forget that smell......

This recipe is an easy way to cook lamb because it doesn't require too much work to prepare. All we need to do is to marinate the meat to remove the strong smell of the lamb. The potatoes are delicious in this dish because it absorves all the flavors from...

Italian Antipasto

January 8, 2010 | In: Appetizer

This antipasto is an American creation. In Italy, we serve cheese, meat and the vegetables separately in a platter instead as the antipasto. However, when I moved to America, I noticed that this dish was referenced as Italian Antipasto. The recipe below...

Crab Salad

January 8, 2010 | In: Appetizer, Salad

Excellent for parties. Serving: 8 - 10 people Ingredients 2 packages (14 oz) Crab Flakes Style 1 Red Onion 2 Red Bell Peppers 1/2 diced bunch Celery 1 seeded and diced Cucumber 3 Lemon 1 cup Mayonnaise Tabasco Sauce Extra...

Orzo Pasta Salad

January 7, 2010 | In: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish

This salad is excellent for parties. You can serve it in lemon cups (clean the inside of 1/2 lemon and add the pasta to it) or red radicchio leaves for more color. Serving: 8-10 people Ingredients: 1 lb Orzo Pasta 3/4 chopped Tomatoes  or...