Cream yolks and sugar until smooth. Add mascarpone cheese and mix on low speed for 2 min. Fold in cream (or whipped topping) Combine coffee and brandy in a bowl. Dip 15 ladyfingers, onee into brandy mixture and line up on a platter to make a rectangle about 7 by 13 “. Cover with 1/2 […]

In a large sauce pan heat oil and saute chopped veggies until lightly browned, about 7 minutes. Add lentils and broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and add basil, salt, pepper and bay leaf. Simmer until lentils are very soft, about 50 minutes. Remove the bay leaf and puree in a food processor […]

Place pork slices on a flat surface. Pound lightly with a mallet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Combine ginger, thyme, vinegar, bay leaf, clove, wine, and honey in a bowl and blend well. Place sliced pork in a dish and pour mixture over it. Marinate for 10 minutes. Drain the pork medallions and pat dry. […]

Lightly grease a 10″ pizza pan. Heat 2 tablespoon of oil in a saucepan. Add onion, garlic, tomato paste, tomatoes with juice and oregano. Stir well to break up tomatoes, then simmer, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until well thickened; cool. Preheat oven to 375F. (190C.). Put flours, salt and yeast in a bowl and mix […]

Prosciutto may be substituted for lonza slices. Trim the ends of the arugola, discard any damaged leaves. rinse, dry well and place in a large bowl. Dry clean the mushrooms with a paper towel and slice very thinly. Toss immediately with some of the lemon juice and add to the bowl. Cut the lonza into […]

Serve pasta and sauce in a large bowl on the table and let people help themselves. Vary the seafood according to your tastes. If you prefer a vegetarian version, saute mushrooms and peppers instead of seafood and add into tomato sauce. Grated parmesan is traditionally not offered with seafood dishes. 1. In a large skillet, […]

In a large bowl or the top part of a double boiler, beat egg yolks and sugar until pale and thick. Set bowl or top part of double boiler over simmering water, do not let water boil. Add Marsala, sherry or port slowly, beating constantly. Zabaglione is ready when mixture has tripled in volume and […]

-TOPPING – 3 Red or yellow bell peppers 3 md Red onions, thinly sliced 1/4 c Olive oil 4 md Ripe tomatoes, seeded & — squeezed dry Basil leaves 1 ts Salt Warm the garlic cloves in the olive oil over low heat until the garlic begins to brown. Discard the garlic & let the […]

Stir the yeast into the water in a large bowl & let proof for 10 minutes. Stir in the olive oil. Whisk in the salt & add flour a cup at a time. Knead until soft & velvety, about 10 minutes. Cover & let rise until doubled. Punch dough down & divide it in half. […]

Fasta pasta…For a fast pasta dish, toss 1/4 cup of this herbed oil with some fresh pasta and steamed vegetables, or use it in summer pasta salads. Place the vegetables and spices in a jar and add the oil. Set aside for at least 4 days before using. Can be stored for 2 weeks, or […]