Fig-Honey Gelato

by Beckie // April 17, 2018 // No Comments

1 lb. fresh figs, quartered 1/2 cup sugar 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon orange liqueur 1/3 cup mascarpone 1 1/2 cups milk Pinch salt In a saucepan, heat the figs over medium-high heat with the sugar, stirring roughly so they... Continue reading →

Osso Buco

by Beckie // April 9, 2018 // No Comments

3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons salt 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 4 veal shanks, tied to secure meat to bone 1 cup dried porcini mushrooms 1 dried bay leaf 1 sprig fresh rosemary 2... Continue reading →

Italian Seasoned Chicken and Fettuccine

by Beckie // April 7, 2018 // No Comments

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic 3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning 4 (about 1 1/4 pounds total) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves 1 package (9 ounces) Buitoni Refrigerated Fettuccine Preheat oven to 350° F. Grease... Continue reading →

Italian Cauliflower and Broccoli Salad

by Beckie // March 9, 2018 // No Comments

Salad 4-5 cups cauliflower (stem removed and broken into flowerets) 4-5 cups broccoli (stem removed and broken into flowerets) 1-2 ounce prosciutto, 1 cup diced (cooked till crisp) 2 ounces sun-dried tomatoes, 1/2 cup diced 1/4 lb provolone cheese, diced... Continue reading →

Tomato Mozzarella Salad

by Beckie // January 7, 2018 // No Comments

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 large clove garlic, minced 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Generous pinch hot red pepper flakes 1/2 medium red onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice 1 tablespoon currants Salt to taste 2 tightly-packed tablespoons fresh... Continue reading →

Olive Oil Cake (2)

by Beckie // December 17, 2017 // No Comments

Also known as Pissota con l’Oio 1 tablespoon butter 3 cups plus 2 tablespoon all purpose flour 4 large eggs 1 cup granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest 3/4 cup quality extra-virgin olive oil 2/3 cup milk 3 tablespoons Grand... Continue reading →

Old-Fashioned Italian Meat Sauce with Pasta

by Beckie // December 9, 2017 // No Comments

2 tablespoons olive oil 2 bone-in pork chops, 1-1/2 inches thick (6 ounces each) 1 pound Eckrich® Fresh Italian Sausage, casings removed 4 cans (14.5 ounce each) Hunt’s® Diced Tomatoes with Roasted Garlic, undrained 1 can (12 ounces) Hunt’s® Tomato... Continue reading →

Italian Cream Cake

by Beckie // December 4, 2017 // No Comments

1 (18 1/4 ounce) white cake mix 1 (3 1/2 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding 1 1/2 cups water 4 eggs 1/2 cup canola oil 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts, etc 2 cups flaked coconut Frosting 3 tablespoons butter,... Continue reading →

Italian Focaccia Onion Bread

by Beckie // October 22, 2017 // No Comments

2 packages dry yeast dissolved in 1 cup lukewarm water 3 cups unbleached flour olive oil 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons tomato paste 1 yellow onion — peeled and chopped 6 green onions — chopped 1 clove... Continue reading →

Chicken Thighs Cacciatore