INGREDIENTS: 6 ounces thinly sliced smoked salmon, very coarsely chopped 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 generous tablespoon tiny capers, drained 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh dill Freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese, + extra for serving 1/2 pound spaghetti or vermicelli 1/4 […]
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3 oz sun dried tomatoes, soften and coarsely chopped 3 oz feta cheese, crumbled 1 bunch cilantro, coarsely chopped 2 TBS olive oil 3 oz angel hair pasta, cooked Toss all ingredients together. Serve warm or cold. Serves 4 as a side dish.
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Orzo with Feta Cheese
Serves 6 as main course or 8 as side dish 8 C chicken broth ½ C olive oil 5 cloves garlic (thinly sliced) 4 C zucchini or yellow squash (diced or grated) ½ C white wine 1 lb orzo ¼ C lemon juice 3 T lemon zest 1-1/2 C feta […]
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Creamy Orzo
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1/2 cup dry orzo pasta 2 tbsp minced oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes 2 tbsp crumbled feta cheese (1 oz) 1/8 tsp each, kosher salt and black pepper Bring broth to a boil in a small saucepan, stir in orzo. Return liquid to a boil. Cook orzo, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until […]
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Classic Spaghetti Carbonara
Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 1999 Ingredients 1/2 pound bacon, chopped 1 tablespoon chopped garlic Freshly ground black pepper 1 pound fresh spaghetti, cooked al dente 4 large eggs, beaten Salt 1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley leaves Directions In a large saute pan, over medium heat, cook the bacon until […]
Bake russet potatoes at 400 degrees until done (1 hr. +) Rice the potatoes  and, on a floured board, fold flour AND SALT into the potatoes (don’t knead ) While the potatoes are still warm, roll pieces of the mixture into  3/4″ strips Cut the strips in 1″ sections Press fork lightly into […]
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Ricotta and Roasted Red Pepper
1 red and 1 green pepper 1 Tbsp olive oil salt and pepper, to taste 1 or 2 tsp hot pepper oil 1 pound cooked pasta 1 Tbsp butter 1/2 cup ricotta cheese, at room temperature 2 Tbsp freshly grated Parmesan 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley Char the skins of pepper over a high […]
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Microwave Risotto
1 small (1/4 lb.) onion, chopped 1 tsp olive oil or salad oil 1 clove garlic, minced or pressed 1 hot or mild Italian turkey sausage (about 1/4 lb.) casings removed 1 1/2 cups regular-strength chicken broth, heat to boiling 2 large (about 10 oz total) Roma-type tomatoes, cored and chopped 1/2 cup short-or medium-grain […]
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Saute Radicchio and Pancetta with Pasta
Radicchio loses its bright colors when sauteed, becoming a wintry brown, almost the color of the crispy pancetta and onions that accompany it. The strong flavors of this simple, filling dish are especially welcome on a cold night. 1/3 cup diced pancetta or thick bacon 1 garlic clove, minced 10 ounces fettuccine 2 cups coarsely […]
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Pasta ‘Risotto’ with Asparagus
Rosmarino pasta looks like long grain rice. In fact, if you cook it like risotto, it will plump up and get creamy in the same way that Arborio rice does. If you can’t find rosmarino, use orzo, which is about the same size. This dish is also delicious with peas, fava beans or chopped broccoli […]
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Super Sunday Lasagna
1/2 of a (1-pound) package Creamette Lasagna, uncooked 2 (26-ounce) jars Classico Di Napoli Tomato & Basil or Di Sorrento Onion & Garlic Pasta Sauce 1 (15 or 16 ounce) container ricotta cheese 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained 1 pound shredded mozzarella cheese, divided 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 […]
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Risotto with Mushrooms
2 tsp olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced or pressed 1 cup coarsely chopped onion 1 cup short-grain white rice (such as arborio or pearl) 2 1/4 cups regular-strength chicken broth 1/2 pound mushrooms, rinsed, drained and thinly sliced 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 Tbsp dry white wine Parsley sprigs In a 10- to […]
1 1/2 ounces fresh white goat cheese 1 cup water pinch salt 1/4 cup instant polenta 1 thin slice (1 ounce) prosciutto, roughly chopped 1 Tbsp grated Parmesan Crumble the cheese into large chunks and place in the bottom of a shallow bowl or rimmed soup plate. Bring the water to a boil. Add the […]
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Mushroom Risotto
1 cup dried wild mushrooms 1 cup reserved liquid from dry mushrooms 4 cups chicken stock 1 Tbsp unsalted butter 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 cup diced onions 1 1/2 cups Carnaroli rice 1 cup roughly chopped Shiitake mushrooms 1/2 cup dry white wine 1/4 cup finely sliced basil leaves 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese […]
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Seared Radicchio with Warm Polenta
For the polenta: 4 cups whole milk 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp coarse ground pepper 1 cup fine cornmeal 1 1/2 Tbsp butter 1 1/2 tsp extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Regianno For the raddichio: 2 large heads raddichio, preferably Trevisano 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp cracked […]
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Pasta Caprese
The dish will be very warm, not hot. The success of this recipe depends on high-quality ingredients, including ripe, in-season tomatoes and a fruity olive oil (the test kitchen prefers Columela Extra-Virgin). Don’t skip the step of freezing the mozzarella, as freezing prevents it from turning chewy when it comes in contact with the hot […]
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Ligurian Risotto
5 cups low-sodium vegetable broth 1 Tbsp butter 2 Tbsp olive oil 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 1 garlic clove, peeled and minced 1 1/2 cups arborio rice 1/2 cup white wine 1/2 cup grated pecorino freshly ground white pepper 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves Place broth in medium saucepan […]
1/2 cup olive oil 2 1/2 cups peeled and diced Spanish onion 1 cup red wine 2 15-ounce packages fresh potato gnocchi 1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh thyme 1 cup grated Asiago cheese* kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the oil. Add the onion […]
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Buttered Noodles with Herbs
Because the herbs won’t be cooked, be sure to chop them finely. 1/2 pound farfalle pasta 5 Tbsp sweet butter, sliced 1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh rosemary, or a mix of rosemary and other herbs, such as basil, thyme, parsley, chives or marjoram salt and pepper Heat a large pot of salted water for the […]
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Fran Gage’s Clam Spaghetti
1 pound dry Italian linguine or spaghetti 4 garlic cloves, peeled, thinly sliced 1/2 cup olive oil 2 cans whole baby clams, drained, juice reserved shot dry white vermouth 1 tsp dried tarragon leaves (or 1 Tbsp fresh) pinch of red chili pepper flakes chopped fresh Italian parsley, scallions, or both black pepper Heat a […]