Category: Italian

Appetizers and Snack Recipes, Desserts, Ice Cream, Icecream and Sorbet, Italian, snacksLeave a comment

Gelato

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Gelato Recipe By:OSTAFF1 “Basic Gelato Recipe…from my Italian mother-in-law. This recipe may be used as a base for your favorite flavors. Try adding vanilla, shaved chocolate or your favorite fruits. Experiment with desired flavors!” Ingredients 2 cups milk 1 cup heavy cream 4 egg yolks 1/2 cup sugar Directions In a medium saucepan, mix milk and cream. Warm until foam forms around the edges. Remove from heat. In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks and sugar until frothy. Gradually pour the warm milk into the egg yolks, whisking constantly. Return mixture to saucepan; cook over medium heat, stirring with … Continue reading Gelato

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Chicken Milano

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Chicken Milano Recipe By:MARBALET “A delicious pasta and chicken dish with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil. Use the dry packaged sun-dried tomatoes instead of the tomatoes packed in olive oil. The sauce can be kept, covered, for one day in the refrigerator; heat again over low heat. Try it with some crusty bread if desired.” Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped 1 cup chicken broth, divided 1 cup heavy cream 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 8 … Continue reading Chicken Milano

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Chicago-Inspired Italian Beef Sandwich

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Chicago-Inspired Italian Beef Sandwich Recipe By:Chef John “I tried to combine the traditional Italian beef sandwich with the French dip sandwich with a little nod to the pulled pork sandwich. Instead of using thinly sliced roast beef, I used stew beef, with apologies to my friends from Chicago.” Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds boneless beef chuck, cut into 2-inch pieces salt and ground black pepper to taste 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 6 cloves garlic, sliced 2 tablespoons white vinegar 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, or to taste 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon dried rosemary 1 teaspoon freshly … Continue reading Chicago-Inspired Italian Beef Sandwich

Desserts, Ice Cream, Icecream and Sorbet, ItalianLeave a comment

Gelato

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Gelato This recipe may be used as a base for your favorite flavors. Try adding vanilla, shaved chocolate or your favorite fruits. Experiment with desired flavors! Ingredients 2 cups milk 1 cup heavy cream 4 egg yolks 1/2 cup sugar Directions In a medium saucepan, mix milk and cream. Warm until foam forms around the edges. Remove from heat. In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks and sugar until frothy. Gradually pour the warm milk into the egg yolks, whisking constantly. Return mixture to saucepan; cook over medium heat, stirring with a wooden spoon until the mixture gels slightly … Continue reading Gelato

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Simple Sicilian Salad Dressing

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Simple Sicilian Salad Dressing Recipe By:Andrea Runde “Clean tasting; not too oily, not too sour. If you really need it, add garlic, but I wouldn’t recommend it. Use this dressing on a mixed greens salad with as many vegetables as you enjoy. I have eaten this dressing almost every day since I had teeth! (And that’s a long time, believe me!)” Ingredients 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano salt and pepper to taste Directions Mix together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, oregano, salt and pepper. Continue reading Simple Sicilian Salad Dressing

Beef, Italian, Meats, Sandwich, Sandwiches, Sicilian, tri-tipLeave a comment

Sicilian Steak Sandwich

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Sicilian Steak Sandwich Italian versionof the classic Philly cheesesteak is a meal on a bun. Tender tri-tip steak is pan fried with onion, bell peppers, and hot peppers, then topped with blue cheese and aged provolone.” Ingredients Artichoke Aioli: 1 (6.5 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1/2 lemon, juiced 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes salt and ground black pepper to taste Filling: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 pounds beef tri-tip steak, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1 onion, sliced thin 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced … Continue reading Sicilian Steak Sandwich

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Rigatoni alla Genovese

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Rigatoni alla Genovese Recipe By:Chef John “I have no idea why this amazingly flavorful Genovese-style meat sauce isn’t way more popular than it is. It’s quite simply one of the best pasta sauces you’ll ever taste, thanks to a very slow cooking process, and massive amounts of onions.” Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 6 ounces pancetta or salt pork, diced 2 1/2 pounds beef chuck 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 cup diced celery 1/2 cup diced carrot 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 bay leaf 2/3 cup white wine 4 pounds … Continue reading Rigatoni alla Genovese

Beef, flank steak, Grilled, Italian, TuscanyLeave a comment

Tuscan Flank Steak

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Tuscan Flank Steak Recipe By:Chef John “I’ve only been to Tuscany once, but I do remember a grilled steak coming off a charcoal fire, which was then sliced and splashed with olive oil, lemon, and rosemary. While I’m sure my version is far from traditional, it’s really tasty and the very user-friendly flank steak is the perfect cut.” Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped fresh rosemary 6 cloves garlic 1/3 cup olive oil 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 (1 1/2-pound) flank steak, trimmed of excess fat 1/3 cup … Continue reading Tuscan Flank Steak

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Crock Pot RumChata White Hot Chocolate

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Ingredients 6 cups of milk 2 cups of white chocolate chips 1, 14 ounce can of sweetened condensed milk 1 vanilla bean sliced open 6 shots of RumChata Optional Instructions Combine all the ingredients into a crock pot and stir together until combined. Cover and cook on low for 2 hours, stirring after first hour. Continue to cook until mixture is hot and white chocolate chips are completely melted. Stir occasionally to check. Stir well before serving each mug. Add a shot of RumChata to each mug wanting spike white hot chocolate. Garnish as desired with whip cream or marshmallows. Continue reading Crock Pot RumChata White Hot Chocolate

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Quaglie Alla Melagrana (Quail with Pomegranate)

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Quaglie Alla Melagrana (Quail with Pomegranate) Recipe By:Shay “This is an old Sicilian recipe. The pomegranate seeds add a tartness that is balanced by the sweetness of the orange zest and juice.” Ingredients 1 1/2 cups pomegranate seeds 1/2 cup pomegranate juice 1/2 cup orange juice, or as needed 1/2 cup Marsala wine, or as needed 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint 2 tablespoons grated orange zest 12 quail, dressed salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 12 slices pancetta (Italian unsmoked cured bacon) 1/4 cup olive oil 1 cup chicken stock 2 oranges, sectioned 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds, for … Continue reading Quaglie Alla Melagrana (Quail with Pomegranate)