TO MAKE THE FILLING: combine all the filling ingredients and mix very thoroughly. Heat 4 to 6 quarts of salted water to the boil in a large pot; add 2 tablespoons oil to help prevent pasta from sticking. Add half of the manicotti and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, or until not quite al […]

Stir together cream, cheese, thyme, and nutmeg in a large skillet. Cook gently over medium heat until mixture reducese-fourth. Add salt and pepper to taste. Toss with pasta to coat well. Serve with extra nutmeg, if desired.

Heat oven to 425F. Spray 13 x 9″ (3 quart) baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Cook lasagna noodles to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain; keep warm. Meanwhile, bring sherry to a boil in large nonstick skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add mushrooms, zucchini […]

In food processor, place ricotta cheese, milk, Parmesan cheese, lemon rind, nutmeg, snipped chives, parsley, salt, and pepper. Process until chives are finely minced and ricotta has the texture of lightly whipped cream, about 45 seconds. Cook pasta in 6 quarts boiling water with 2 tsp. coarse salt (optional) until al dente. Drain pasta and […]

Combine whipping cream, 1/4 cup sugar, and flavorings in a medium mixing bowl; beat at high speed until soft peaks form. Beat egg whites (at room temperature) at high speed of electric mixer just until foamy. Gradually add remaining 1/4 cup sugar, 1 Tbl at a time, beating until soft peaks form. Fold in whipped […]

Crumble ground beef into a 1-quart e-safe casserole; add onion. Microwave on high for 2 – 2 1/2 minutes or until no longer pink; stirring once. Drain; stir to break meat into smaller pieces. Add tomato sauce, water, and spaghetti. Cover with casserole lid. Microwave 10 – 11 minutes or until spaghetti is tender, stirring […]

IF USING DRIED BEANS, soak overnight in 5 cups of water. Drain beans and place in a large pot. Add 10 cups cold water, cover and bring to a boil. Simmer beans and cook until tender, about 1 hour. In an 8-quart pot, saute the pancetta in olive oil until soft. Add onion and celery […]

In a blender, combine basil, garlic, nuts, and cheese. Slowly add oil while blender is running. Makes about 1 1/2 cups.

Combine water, sugar and lemon peel in medium saucepan. Bring to a boil on medium heat, stirring constantly. remove from heat and allow to cool.Pour mixture into canister of ice cream maker. stir in lemon juice. Freeze according to manufacturers directions. Makes 1 quart.

–FOR FILLING– 1 lb Ricotta cheese 2 tb Miniature chocolate bits, or Shaved semi-sweet chocolate 1 tb Candied citron, or glaced Fruit; slivered 2 tb Sugar PASTA: Combine flour, salt, sugar, citrus rind and butter and blend well. Add Marsala by the teaspoonful until dough is stiff. Chill for 2 hours. Roll dough on a […]