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• aglio e olio

  When a minor flood kicked us out of our home for about a week, this dish was part the first meal we made from start to finish after we moved back in. Our menu included iceberg wedge salad with blue cheese, bacon, tomato, marinated red onion, green onion, and italian parsley and aglio e olio: pasta with a garlic-parmesan base which we enhanced with bacon and fried Italian parsley. We of course served it with pinot grigio. Mortimer, we’re back! :) pasta olive oilpancettagarlicanchoviesred pepper flakepasta waterparmesan cheese italian parsley
• Antipasto

  We were very proud when Mom would make one of her colorful antipasti for church gatherings, but we loved to have them at home, all to ourselves. Mom had learned to make this dish when she married Dad. The antipasto is the first, or appetizer, course in Italian cuisine. The course begins the meal by introducing a variety of tastes, awakening the palate to what will follow. In Italy, the contents of the antipasto vary from season to season, depending on what is available, and the course is often served buffet-style, with many separate offerings. In Roseto, Pennsylvania, the plated antipasto often includes garden vegetables canned throughout the year, and the hostess served the antipasto with drinks while dinner was cooking. Either way, it's easy to do and doesn't involve any cooking. It's perfect if you're hosting guests for cocktails before dinner out. romaine lettucewhite albacore tunaroasted red pepperspepperoncini peppersFresh Italian parsleyhard-boiled eggsanchoviesblack olivesgreen olivesGenoa salamiprosciuttoartichoke heartsmushroomsCheddar cheeseMonterey Jack cheeseolive oil
• Arancini
• Arrabbiata Sauce

  For parties and special occasions we'd veer away from the basic marinara sauce and do something different, like an arrabbiata sauce. This spicy version of the basic marinara sauce can add a lot of interest to pasta. (Arrabiata means angry in the case of a person, and in the case of a dog, mad.) We think that Dad liked to make the arrabbiata sauce just so he could ask Checka if she was arrabbiata. Of course, it's now Checka who wears the mantle of best arrabbiata sauce maker in the clan. olive oilgarlicsmall onionsmall hot pepperBasic Tomato Saucesaltfreshly ground black pepperItalian parsleyParmigiano-Reggiano
• Basic Tomato Sauce

  The secret of our sauce is to let it cook its way to a depth of flavor possible only with meatballs simmering in the pot. If you can make some time to prepare our basic sauce ahead of time, even freezing it, it's amazing how you can turn a weekday into the real Italian thing. You can get the sauce started in a large pot while you make the meatballs. Grandmom liked to sauté her meatballs before placing them in the pot; Mom just put them right in without frying. tomatoestomato pastewatergarlic saltfreshly ground black pepperolive oilItalian seasoningpork bonesalt
• Bison Bolognese
• bread "gnocchi" with tomato and basil

  extra-virgin olive oilbuttergarlicItalian breadsalt and freshly ground black peppertomato sauceplum tomatoesfresh basil leavesshredded mozzarella
• Bruschetta Three Ways

  baguettesextra-virgin olive oilKosher saltgarlicgolden raisinswhite wineextra-virgin olive oilartichoke quartersceleryshallotsgarlichoneybalsamic vinegarchopped mint leavesKosher salt and ground black pepperpine nutsricotta cheesemozzarella cheese curdKosher saltHot water (about 160 F)2-3 heirloom tomatoesbasilextra-virgin olive oilKosher salt and ground black pepperquail eggsSpanish white anchovies (boquerones)4 or 5 roasted Piquillo peppersthymeextra-virgin olive oilKosher salt and ground black pepper
• Caesar Salad with Herbed Croutons

  anchovy filletsDijon mustardWorcestershire saucefresh garlicjuice of 0.5 lemonegg yolksrice bran oilfinely grated ParmesanKosher salt and black peppercrusty French breadolive oilgarlicunsalted butterchopped herbs (parsley oregano thyme etc)chili flakesKosher saltlittle gem lettucesParmesan cheese
• Calamari
• cannelloni

  The great thing about the cannelloni is that the crepes can be made ahead of time - filled and rolled. Wrap them in a Saran wrap so they are not touching and then put into a freezer bag to use when needed. I do not freeze the sauce because it gets watery. I have made them in advance when I am having 40 or 50 people over. Accompany these with a green salad. These are a hit! eggswaterflouryellow onionbutterwhite winetomato saucechopped spinachwesson oilparmesan cheesericottamozzarella ball
• Cannoli

  all purpose flourSugarground cinnamonbuttersalteggegg yolkMarsala winevinegarwhitesOil whole milkheavy creambuttermilklemon juicezest of one lemonvanilla extractpowdered sugarwhipped creammini chocolate chipsPistachiosFresh fruitpowdered sugar
• Checka's Alternative Recipe for a Quick Arrabbiata Sauce

  small onionolive oilBasic Tomato Saucehot sauceItalian seasoning
• cherry tomato & corn pasta with basil
• chicken marbella
• Cioppino
• Classic Gnocchi
• cook's illustrated's eggplant caponata (sicilian eggplant relish)

  We are huge fans of Beretta's eggplant caponata, so we were excited to find this recipe in Cook's Illustrated. This recipe takes about an hour for one person to cook, but the it lasts for a week in an airtight container in the fridge, so you can enjoy it for a few days. eggplantkosher saltV8 vegetable juicered wine vinegarlight brown sugarparsley anchovy filletstomatoesraisinsblack olivesextra virgin olive oilceleryred bell pepperonionpine nutsburratabaguette
• Creamy Polenta

  water (or low sodium chicken stock)kosher saltpolentaparmesan cheesebutter
• Dad's Steak and Onions

  large sweet onionsgarlicbacon stripsolive oiltomato puréebeef stockbeef steaksfresh white mushroomsartichoke heartsred winesaltfreshly ground black pepper
• Florentine Cookies

  sliced almondsall-purpose flourfinely grated orange zestunsalted butterheavy creamgranulated sugarlight corn syrupkosher saltbittersweet chocolate
• Fresh Fruit Tiramisu with Savoiardi Biscuits (Ladyfingers) and Limoncello

  limoncello (or triple secfruit (strawberriescream of tartareggssugarpotato starchcake flourpowdered sugarwaterdash of limoncello (optional)sugar Juice of 1 lemonlemon zestsugaregg yolksmascarponecreamlemon zestlemon juicevanilla sugar or regular sugarpinch salt
• Fritto Misto

  vegetable oilcleaned squid with tentaclesprawnsgreen beansall-purpose floursoda waterSalt and freshly ground black pepperfennel bulbsummer squashchopped parsleyPinch of saltvirgin olive oilDijon mustardfresh lemon juicegarlic clovesegg yolkscold waterlemon wedgeschili flakes
• gabrielle hamilton's fennel baked in cream (finocchio al forno)

  This is a decadent and delicious way to enjoy fennel. Because fennel is the primary seasoning in pepperoni, our home smelled like pepperoni while it baked. This can be served as a side, or even as main course if paired with a simple salad. We usually make this dish around the time we make make GQ's sazerac-cured salmon so that we can make full use of all the fennel pieces. fennelheavy creamparmesankosher saltblack pepperunsalted butterparmesan
• Gluten Free Pasta Dough

  large egg yolkslarge eggsextra virgin olive oilBob's Red Mill gluten free all-purpose baking flourxantham gumsaltwater
• Grandmom Trigiani's Baked Zucchini

  medium oniongarlicolive oilzucchiniParmigiano-Reggianoeggsfresh Italian parsley
• Grandmom Trigiani's Green Beans in Tomato Sauce

  Grandmom Trigiani would do a great turn with the equally humble green bean. She glamorized it with the Basic Tomato Sauce. fresh green beansolive oilBasic Tomato Saucesaltfreshly ground black pepper
• Grandmom Trigiani's Tuna and Tomato (Tonno e Pomodoro) Sauce

  Another sauce that Grandmom Trigiani liked to make was her Tuna and Tomato Sauce, a variation that embellishes the shway-shway sauce. She generally made this on Fridays during Lent. olive oilalbacore tunacrushed tomatoesfresh Italian parsleychopped fresh basilsaltfreshly ground black pepperpasta
• Grandmom's Ham and Butter Sandwiches

  One of our favorite road snacks was the ham and butter sandwich. While Grandmom Trigiani generally preferred more Italian-style ham, she was an equal opportunity ham buyer. And, she always had ham, in some variety, in her refrigerator. One could never go hungry if there was ham, bread, and butter in the house. sweet cream butterItalian breadham
• Grandmom's Venetian Eggs

  One summer, I decided I wanted a little more cash than what Viola would dole out for us to put in the Sunday-morning collection plate, so that's when I took a job at the Mount Bethel Inn. I'd often get home late, and Grandmom would whip up a delicious quick meal. What I came to call Venetian Eggs was my favorite. balsamic vinegarfresh lemon juicesaltfreshly ground black pepperBasic Tomato Sauceeggsfresh arugulababy spinach
• Grilled Hanger Steak, Brussels Sprouts and Aged Balsamic

  hanger steakfreshly ground Salt and pepperbrussels sproutshazelnutsaged balsamicminced garlicgrated lemon zestchopped rosemaryolive oilSalt to tasteolive oilchopped fresh parsley leaves
• Grilled Steak with Salsa Verde and Roasted Cauliflower

  skirt or flank steakKosher salt and ground black pepperrice bran oil for grillingbasilparsleyoreganoshallotsgarlicespelette pepper (or 0.50 tsp chili flakes)ground black pepperKosher saltextra virgin olive oilhoneyred wine vinegarzest and juice of 1 lemoncauliflowerlight olive oilcapersgarlicanchovychili flakesKosher salt and ground pepper to taste
• ina garten’s soft garlic bread

  Poopie, my father-in-law, adapted this recipe from Ina Garten (Barefoot Contessa). The garlic bread turned out perfect - slightly crunchy on the outside, with the soft inside perfectly soaked and seasoned with butter, garlic, and Italian parsley. unsalted butteritalian parsleygarlicfrench bread
• Italian Meatball Soup (Wedding)

  ground beef or pork (or combine the two)large egggrated Romano or Parmesan CheeseItalian (non flavored) bread crumbsgarlic cloveswhite onionchopped oreganochopped parsleybuttercelerySalt and pepper for seasoningonioncarrotgarlicchicken brotholive oilacini di pepeswiss chard
• Italian Ricotta Donut with Custard Sauce (Zeppole con Crema Zabaione)
• kid and adult-friendly cheesy tomato parm pasta
• Manicotti all’Amatriciana

  omit pancetta for the vegetarian version of this dish large eggswatermilkall purpose floursaltbutterchardmushroomsOlive Oilfresh ricotta cheesefresh mozzarella cheeseparmesaneggsZest of ½ lemonnutmegblack pepperguanciale or pancettasmall yellow onionsgarlicwhite winecanned crushed tomatoes Chili flakesFreshly ground black pepperSalt
• meatballs and home made marinara sauce

  This recipe is one of our favorites for several reasons. Although it takes quite a bit of prep work, the recipe’s components store well and reheat beautifully. Also, the marinara sauce and the meatball meat can be repurposed for use in other dishes such as puttanesca, eggplant parmesan, and lavash pizzas. We pass on the pasta for this dish and simply serve it up with toasted baguette with goat milk butter. The marinara recipe is adapted from Mario Batali and the meatball recipe is adapted from Ina Garten. whole tomatoesspanish oniongarlicfresh thymecarrotextra-virgin olive oilred pepper flakesaltunsalted butterfresh bread crumbsseasoned dry bread crumbsitalian parsleyparmesankosher saltblack pepperground nutmegeggground vealground porkground beefwarm watervegetable oilolive oilprovolone or swiss cheesecrisped baguetteparmesan cheeseitalian parsley
• Mushroom Risotto with Fava Beans and Walnuts
• Oil and Garlic Sauce
• Oranges with Cracked Pepper

  If Grandmom Trigiani could find blood oranges, it was a safe bet that you would be treated to the Roseta tradition of sliced oranges as prepared here. But regular oranges work just fine. And sometimes she would top them, Roseta style, with black olives for extra pizzazz. blood orangesolive oilfreshly ground black pepperblack olives
• Pane con Tomate

  This classic Spanish recipe is so easy and so very delicious -- all you need are superlative ingredients. LMM baguettegarlicEarly Girl TomatoesLMM olive oilsea salt
• Pasta e Fagioli

  Another of Mom's light dishes was her version of pasta fazool ("where the stars make you drool just like pasta fazool"), known as pasta e fagioli in Italian. cooked cannellini bean (white kidney)watersaltolive oilonionItalian parsleycooked pastagrated Parmigiano-ReggianoFreshly ground black pepper
• Pickled Eggs
• Pizza with Marinara or Roasted Garlic Béchamel
• Polpette
• puttanesca pasta recipe

  This straightforward puttanesca preparation is one of the best we've tasted to date. The puttanesca sauce makes for a luscious, moist, and perfectly seasoned pasta dish. Poopie, my father-in-law, has tested several puttanesca recipes and likes this one the best thus far. It’s nice and salty, just the way we like it. ;) This is the perfect way to make something new out of reserved marinara sauce. Adapted from Alice Waters’ The Art of Simple Food. olive oilgarlicchili flakemarinara saucecapersblack olivesitalian parsleyanchoviesspaghetti
• quick tomato sauce (shway-shway)

  olive oiloniongarliccaperswhole tomatoesfresh oreganofresh basilblack pepperpastared wineparmigiano-reggiano
• Risotto Bianco
• Salsa Verde

  This classic Italian "green sauce" can be served with a wide variety of vegetables, breads, meats, and seafood. Parsley is high in vitamin C, a powerful anti-inflammatory agent. flat leaf parsleyextra virgin olive oilcapersanchovieswhite wine vinegarlemon juicegarliclemon zestsea saltblack pepper
• Sautéed Mushrooms

  butteryellow onionwhite mushroomsgarlicfresh thymefresh oreganofresh basilsaltwhite wine
• Savory Taralli

  Those Roseto cookie platters were true works of art. In Grandmom Trigiani's kitchen and on her platters you would find sno balls, fishes, and taralli. The latter are a southern Italian treat made two ways, sweet and savory, often served with wine. Makes 4 dozen. active dry yeastlukewarm watervegetable oileggssaltfennel seedall-purpose flour
• Seasonal Salad

  salad greensadditional seasonal vegetablessherry vinegarZest and juice of 1 Seville orangeDijon mustardextra virgin olive oilSalt and pepper to tastechivesdillcrème fraichefresh squeezed lemon juicelemon zestcoarse saltfreshly ground pepper
• Sno Balls
• spaghetti alla ceci
• Spaghetti w/ Tomatoes & Ricotta
• Tiramisu

  Italian espresso coffeesugarTia Maria or Coffee Liqueuregg yolkssugarMarsala winemascarpone cheeseSavoiardi (ladyfinger cookies) or approximately 40 eachbitter cocoa powder
• Trigiani family's ham and butter sandwiches
• Trigiani Lasagne with Meat and Cheese
• Tuna Crudo with Shaved Fennel and Basil

  sushi-grade tunaextra-virgin olive oilfennelzest and juice of 1/2 orangechopped herbs (basil tarragon chives etc)English cucumberespelette pepperKosher salt and black pepper
• Turnip Ravioli with Raw Tomato Sauce
• Vegetable Crudo with Beets and Tangerine

  Chioggia beatstangerinescallionsgolden balsamic vinegarshallotextra-virgin olive oilchopped parsley
• Zabaglione
• Zabaglione with Biscotti and Fruit

  egg yolkssugarmarsalaheavy cream (optional)assorted fruit