Farfalle with Smoked Salmon & Vodka Sauce
This rich and creamy smoked salmon pasta recipe feels indulgent and luxurious, yet it's incredibly easy to prepare with just few ingredients. It's ideal for special occasions, romantic date nights, or whenever you're in the mood a comforting and delicious meal.
Shrimp
Fra Diavalo
Fra diavolo, pronounced fra-dia-voh-loh, translates to "Shrimp of the devil’s brother." The shrimp is marinated with generous amounts of grated garlic and red chili flakes, then prepared in a creamy Marsala and spicy tomato sauce. Don't worry; the dish has just the right of heat to add a flavorful kick.
Pasta Norcina
With Sausage
Pasta alla Norcina is a rich and creamy dish that boasts the delightful flavors of pork sausage, white wine, Pecorino Romano, and a hint of nutmeg The smooth sauce complements penne or rigatoni pasta and crumbled fresh sausage (either hot or sweet) beautifully. This dish is an ideal choice for a weeknight dinner, combining simplicity with the to impress family or guests.
Ciabatta
Bread
Originating from the Veneto region, this bread is aptly named “slipper” because of its unique long, flat shape. It’s an ideal rustic for crafting panini or simply for dipping into a hot Italian soup. With wonderfully crusty and golden exterior and a chewy, it’s a beloved staple in Italian bakeries.
Ossobuco Alla
Milanese
In Italy, veal shanks typically come from milk-fed young cows, while in the USA, are sourced from older calves. When purchasing, request the shank, as it is the meatier portion. cooking, the veal becomes soft tender, easily falling off the bone. This file also includes the recipe for the variation Ossobuco con Porcini.
Sicilian
Meat Pie
When I was a young girl, my Sicilian dad would me on Sundays to Tripoli’s Bakery on Street in Lawrence, MA (still there), where he buy several slices of meat pie. the years, the neighborhood has changed, and it's now predominantly Latino, means the original recipe is no longer available. Nevertheless, here’s how I it.
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Wild Mushroom Ravioli With Hazelnut Butter Sauce
Every holiday, I recall assisting my mom as she spent hours making homemade ravioli. While I wish I could say it was solely a labor of love, it was something I eagerly anticipated, she always delivered. Here’s my rendition of her recipe which I've spent years perfecting.