1. Cut away and discard the core of the cabbage. Cut the cabbage length wise into eighths. Cut each piece crosswise into 1/2-in. pieces. There should be about 12 cups, loosely packed. Set aside. 2. Heat the butter in a heavy, flameproof casserole with a tight-fitting lid. Put chops in casserole. Cook over moderately high […]

Rinse beans with cold water, drain. Put in large bowl. Add salami, green onions, pimiento. Toss to blend, set aside. Place all other ingredients except cheese in screw top jar. Cover tightly, shake to blend. Pour over bean mixture, toss gently to combine. Cover, refrigerate at least 3 hours. Before serving, toss again. Sprinkle with […]

Freshly ground black pepper Cook linguine in 3 quarts boiling water until done but firm to the bite.Set aside and keep warm.Meanwhile,in a 10″ skillet,saute onion and celery 2 minutes in olive oil.Add sweet red pepper,broccoli and 1/2 cup of the chicken broth.Cover and cook 2 minutes.Add cornstarch to remaining cup chicken broth and set […]

Wash and drain the vegetables. Seed and chop the peppers; core and chop the tomatoes. Put the vegetables in a kettle with 2 cups vinegar, bring to a boil, and boil until vegetables are soft. Press the mixture through a fine sieve. Add the sugar and salt and the spices, tied in a bag, and […]

Melt butter and oil in large saucepan. Saute garlic and onion slowly over low heat, 10 minutes. Add sliced mushrooms, cover and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add broth, port and tomato paste. Simmer 10 minutes. Add parsley and freshly ground pepper. Serve.

Heat the oil in a large skillet and saute the onion until transparent. Add the garlic and saute until soft, then the pancetta and cook until bubbling and transparent. Add the capers, mushrooms, olives, hot red pepper, anchovies, salt (use only a pinch because of the anchovies), pepper and wine. Simmer until the wine is […]

Heat oil heavy large skillet over low heat. Add onion; saute until golden and tender, about 10 minutes. Add rice and garlic; saute 1 minute. Add 3 cups water and salt; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover tightly and cook until rice is tender and almost all liquid is absorbed, about 35 minutes; […]

Place all ingredients in a blender or a food processor & process for a few seconds. Serve immediately over hot, fresh pasta or refirgerate until ready to serve.

In 12-cup casserole, combine stock, rice, tomatoes, carrots, green and large onions, celery, garlic and bay leaf. Cover and e at High for 10 minutes or until boiling; stir. Cover and microwave at Medium (50%) for 45-60 minutes or until rice is tender. Stir in sausages, parsley, oregano, basil and thyme; let stand, covered, for […]

Break off and discard tough asparagus bottoms. Break off tips; set aside. Coarsely chop stalks; cook in skillet with onion in butter, salting lightly. After 8 to 10 minutes, when onions are clear, sprinkle with flour. Continue to stir over lowest possible heat 5 to 8 minutes. Slowly add water or stock, stirring constantly. Cook […]