STEP ONE: Soak golden raisins in water until plump, then drain. STEP TWO: Heat saute pan on high heat, until very hot. Add 4 ounces oil, heat until smoking. Toss in onions, stirring quickly so they dont burn. Season with salt and pepper, and cook 5 to 10 minutes until lightly caramelized. Add raisins and […]

(Another recipe from Del Pescatore, along the banks of the Oglio River and in the small village of Runate, Italy. This is one of the house specialties, risotto made with wild onions and catfish.)MR Antonio Santini is adamant about using Vialone Nano rice for this dish, but arborito will work almost as well. If you […]

Clean and trim the mushrooms and cut into thin slices. Put the oil, garlic, chopped parsley and mushrooms into a saucepan and cook over a moderate heat, stirring and turning occasionally, for 10-12 minutes. Cut the ham and cheese into small dice. Cook the pasta until al dente, drain well and stir in the mushrooms, […]

SEASON FLOUR with salt and pepper. Dredge turkey cutlets in seasoned flour. Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet. Place 8 tablespoons of butter in skillet and when its foam has subsided, add turkey. Saute several minutes on each side (depending on the size and thickness of turkey) until done. Remove turkey and keep warm. TO MAKE A […]

MIX WELL OLIVES, CELERY, SWEET RED PEPPERS, GARLIC, CAPERS, VINEGAR, PARSLEY, OLIVE OIL, ITALIAN SEASONING & RED PEPPERFLAKES IN MEDIUM BOWL. COVER AND REFRIGERATE AT LEAST ONE HOUR,PREFERABLY OVERNIGHT. CUT BREAD INHALF LENGTHWISE.SCOOP OUT ABOUT HALF OF SOFT CENTER FROM BOTH THE TOP AND THE BOTTOM.BRUSH BREAD WITH SOME OF THE OLIVE SALAD MARINADE.PLACE TURKEY […]

Heat half the butter in a pan. When it melts add the flour. When it begins to bubble add the milk and mix well. Cook on low for 5 min. It will start to thicken. Mix often to avoid lumping and sticking. Cut all the cheese into smallstrips. Gradually add the cheese mixing well while […]

In a large pan, saute onions and garlic in oil until tender. Remove and set This is absolutely excellent. I made my spaghetti sauce in place of marina

Thinly slice the onion and ut in a pan with 4 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon oil; cook over low heat until soft but not brown, adding 1 tablespoon stock, if necessary. Add the rice and fry for a minute, then add a ladleful of stock. When this has been absorbed, add another and repeat […]

*(can be used for chicken, turkey, or fish fillets) Dip each cutlet into egg, breadcrumbs, and quickly into egg again. Put into hot, but not smoking olive oil. (If oil is too hot cutlets will burn before they cook; if oil is not hot enough, cutlets will soak up oil and breading will not stick.) […]

Coat A Large Skillet With Spray. Place Over Medium Heat Until Hot. Add Garlic; Saute 2 Min. Add Mushrooms, Diced Red Pepper, Thyme, Salt & Black Pepper; Cook Over High Heat 8 Min. OR Until Liquid Evaporates, Stirring Constantly. Combine Mushroom Mixture & Tofu in A Medium Bowl. Stir Well And Set Aside. Wipe Pan […]