tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12287236336185486272024-03-05T14:33:39.179-05:00La ColtivataUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1228723633618548627.post-35814416044260020692021-12-10T08:05:00.000-05:002021-12-10T08:05:08.405-05:00Ropa Vieja: Classic Cuban Style Shredded Beef<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1373" data-original-width="950" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg9h0OO19NwGMBE3oFcqGtwACKKsPqgIurCnbLSsIaAt8USXC3YIU9xBIVJ4e98ZXFHjgOd0rW_EC7d1myUidvwfP8rBscvB_wpD-E_dS9rmT81BWFqNTSp5m3FC7Qmg-KDN710_-8bU9k_CIIZqaElJ2o4nz60pf5oKybFgnzCRunpWT_OjCn9D8FK7A=s16000" /></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">I grew up eating many different types of dishes aside from Italian, and Cuban cuisine is one of my favorites. <i>Ropa Vieja </i>literally means old clothing, probably because the shredded beef resembles old clothing. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">There are many different variations of this recipe with many more ingredients, but I like the one I grew up eating with less ingredients and great flavor. Served over a garlic white rice, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household... enjoy!</span></span></p><div style="text-align: center;">
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</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>For the beef:</i><br />Water (fill a pot large enough for the beef chunks)<br />1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil<br />1-2 pounds chuck or flank beef<br />1/2 onion, diced<br />1 stick celery<br />salt/pepper<br /><br /><i>For the sauce:</i><br />1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil<br />1 large onion, diced<br />1 green or red pepper, diced or cut in long strips<br />3-4 garlic cloves, diced<br />1-2 cups tomato sauce or Italian crushed tomato in puree form from a can works fine as well<br />2-3 bay leaves for taste, then removed when ready to serve<br />1/2 cup green manzanilla olives (optional)<br />1/2 cup dry white wine<br />salt/pepper to taste<br /><br /><i>For the rice:</i><br />1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil<br />3-4 garlic cloves, diced<br />2 cups jasmine or long grain white rice<br />3 1/2 cups water<br />Salt<br />1 teaspoon lemon juice or apple cider vinegar<br />
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<i>Beef preparation:</i><br /><br />1. Before you begin, rinse the beef in water and cut into a few large chunks. <br />2. Place the beef in a medium sized pot and fill with water, enough to cover the beef. Add olive oil, salt, pepper, 1/2 onion, and celery. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to low and cook of about 1.5 to 2 hours until beef is soft. Add water occasionally, if it is no longer covering the beef as it cooks. <br />3. Once it is cooked, place it in a bowl of cool water to cool for about 20 minutes. Once cooled, you can shred the beef and place it aside in a plate. <br /><i><br />Ropa Vieja Sauce:</i><br /><br />1. In a medium size pot, sauce olive oil, diced onion and garlic. Then add the pepper, tomato sauce, and white wine. Let simmer on low heat, and then add the water when it begins to dry out, stirring as it cooks for about 10 minutes.<br />2. Once the sauce is boiling, add the shredded beef, olives if you’d like, bay leaves and salt and pepper. <br />3. Fold the beef into the sauce until it is fully covered. Cook for about 5 more minutes low heat. <br /><br /><i>Garlic White Rice:</i><br /><br />1. Before you begin, take 1 teaspoon of olive oil and oil the medium sized pot you will use for the rice with a paper towel, this prevents the rice from sticking to the pot. Place the pot on low heat and sauce olive oil and chopped garlic. <br />2. Rinse the rice in water and then place in the pot. Add the water and stir. Add either the lemon juice or vinegar, salt for taste. <br />3. Bring the rice to boil, and reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and cook on low heat for about 15 minutes. Once the 15 minutes pass, remove the cover and cook for another 5 minutes. One cooked, fluff the rice and serve hot. <br /><br />
</span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1228723633618548627.post-44761567328297412972020-09-02T17:19:00.003-04:002020-09-02T17:19:19.260-04:00Alfajores: Caramel Filled Cookies with Coconut Flakes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgflsP-vFRJGgOwR0OzHOJ3suAtaBmMBDTOfGXaRkCHAKgwRQaLdAVEYRGRUyOVYBX9cWNzmwfuUqVXey8Ubqm-S8hd1wItRRIqnP8B0EEY83_fGQpyp1cDGPyOQnksPPfGCPvTZkxVmfpy/s1413/barbaramarcellaphotography_1912.jpg"><img border="0" data-original-height="1413" data-original-width="950" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgflsP-vFRJGgOwR0OzHOJ3suAtaBmMBDTOfGXaRkCHAKgwRQaLdAVEYRGRUyOVYBX9cWNzmwfuUqVXey8Ubqm-S8hd1wItRRIqnP8B0EEY83_fGQpyp1cDGPyOQnksPPfGCPvTZkxVmfpy/d/barbaramarcellaphotography_1912.jpg" /></a></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">These cookies are one of my absolute favorites. I first discovered them when I was in high school at an international food festival. Someone brought them in and as soon as I got home, I looked up the recipe.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The gooey, sweet, and creamy caramel and soft cookie on the outside just go so perfectly together. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">They are always a hit whenever I bring them to an event. <i>Buon Appetito! </i></span></span><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="" title="Edited">12 tbsp. butter</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="" title="Edited">1 cup granulated sugar</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="" title="Edited">1 egg</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="" title="Edited">2 egg yolks</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="" title="Edited">2 1/2 cups corn starch</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="" title="Edited">1 cup flour</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="" title="Edited">1/2 tsp baking powder</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="" title="Edited">1 tsp. vanilla extract</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="" title="Edited">zest of 1/2 lemon</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="" title="Edited">dulce de leche (sweetened condensed milk can)</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="" title="Edited">grated coconut</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="" title="Edited"> </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="" title="Edited"><br /></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="" title="Edited"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span></span></span></div>
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="" title="Edited">for the dulce de leche filling</span></span></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="" title="Edited"><br /></span></span></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="" title="Edited">1. Fill a small pot with water halfway and place on stove, low heat. </span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="" title="Edited"><br /></span></span></span><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="" title="Edited"></span></span></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="" title="Edited">2. Open up the can of sweetened condensed milk, and place it in the pot filled with water on the stove. </span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="" title="Edited"><br /></span></span></span><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="" title="Edited"></span></span></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="" title="Edited">3. Make sure there is enough water to cover the can, but not to overflow into it. </span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="" title="Edited"><br /></span></span></span><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="" title="Edited"></span></span></span></b></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="" title="Edited">4. Leave the can on low heat until the milk becomes dark, thick and creamy. About 1-2 hours.</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="" title="Edited">for the cookies<br /></span></span></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Add the 1 egg, 2 egg yolks, corn starch, flour, baking powder, vanilla extract, and zest of lemon. </span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="" title="Edited"> </span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="" title="Edited">3. Mix all ingredients together and begin to knead the dough into a ball. </span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="" title="Edited"> </span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="" title="Edited">4. Set aside in the fridge for 20 minutes. </span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="" title="Edited"> </span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="" title="Edited">5. Once the dough has rested, take pieced of it and roll into little balls in the palm of your hands. </span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="" title="Edited"> </span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="" title="Edited">6. Flatten them down onto a greased cookie sheet. </span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="" title="Edited"> </span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="" title="Edited">7. Bake in a preheated 300 degree F oven for about 12 minutes, until golden light brown. </span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="" title="Edited"> </span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="" title="Edited">8. Once the cookies are baked and have cooled, spread the dulce de leche on one cookie and make a sandwich with another cookie. </span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="" title="Edited"> </span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="" title="Edited">9. Press the cookies together so that the dulce de leche comes out in between. Then dip the sides into coconut flakes. <br /></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="" title="Edited"><br /></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="" title="Edited"></span></span></span></b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="" title="Edited"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="" title="Edited"></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4ap4EcUiG_tQKUVNpjsBqkDTz1c-DjoN5PcTZ7bTGmVGay6t0kN8E7H2Ks39ptwW8hh6F2ajR_zSaz_zw5IoO3khEADJrQdx6bth1OUgyAhNbsVsiT7XajKL77IC-j8REpme14_59bEtZ/s1413/barbaramarcellaphotography_1911.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1413" data-original-width="950" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4ap4EcUiG_tQKUVNpjsBqkDTz1c-DjoN5PcTZ7bTGmVGay6t0kN8E7H2Ks39ptwW8hh6F2ajR_zSaz_zw5IoO3khEADJrQdx6bth1OUgyAhNbsVsiT7XajKL77IC-j8REpme14_59bEtZ/d/barbaramarcellaphotography_1911.jpg" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1228723633618548627.post-24894777701809976512020-04-24T16:10:00.001-04:002020-04-24T16:10:03.006-04:00Homemade Gnocchi<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">I LOVE gnocchi. Every time I go to an Italian restaurant and I see them on the menu... I just have to get them. We've tried many times making them at home, but they never came out pillowy-soft, melt in your mouth, like at certain restaurants. Then we tried making it with this recipe, and well it's a keeper. <i>Buon Appetito!</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="" title="Edited">4 potatoes</span><br /><span class="" title="Edited">3 cups flour</span><br /><span class="" title="Edited">1 egg</span><br /><span class="" title="Edited">a pinch of salt</span><br /><span class="" title="Edited">(some water if needed)</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="" title="Edited"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1/2 cup parmigiano cheese </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="" title="Edited"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><b><span style="color: #7f6000;"><i><span style="color: #7f6000;"></span></i></span></b></i></span></span>1. Boil the potatoes and once cooled, place them through a ricer.<br />2.
Clear and open, free area on a tabletop. Place riced potatoes down on flat area and place in flour, egg, cheese, and salt. Mix it all together and knead (softly) it into a dough ball. <br />3. Then take a knife, and separate the ball, slicing it into 4-5 sections. <br />4. Then from each section, knead it into long pieces, rolling in and out. Use a sprinkle of flour if it begins to stick. <br />5. Cut each long piece into pillow-like cubes.<br />6. Take a fork and pat it in some flour. <br />7. Take every single piece of gnocchi and run it softly over the fork to make the ridges.<br />8. When done with the gnocchi, place them on a flour-dusted surface, so they don’t stick.<br />9. Bring to boil a large pot of water. <br />10.
Place a few gnocchi into boiling water. Once they begin to rise up to water surface, wait another minute. Then remove them from water.<br />11. Serve them with your sauce of choice over them.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">I'm a total breakfast girl. I wake up and I am HUNGRY. I love breakfast because it is the start of a brand new day, and the wonderful smells of coffee, pancakes, eggs, pastries, sausage, oh the list goes on and on--- well they're just the best thing ever to wake up to. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Since we've been on the quarantine, I've had so much more time to try new recipes and cook--- all the time. This recipe I found really great, especially if you have old bread lying around and you don't want to throw it away. It was SO good, and your kitchen will smell amazing! <i>Buon Appetito!</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> 4-5 Bread Slices </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1. Butter the baking pan with a few tablespoons of butter.<br /> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">As often as I can, I write down old family recipes in my recipe notebooks. I want to make sure I have every little detail down so I can continue preserving my family culture, foods, and traditions. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> I always loved the simplicity and taste of when my nonna made her own cheese. So I made sure to ask her how to make it and document it. We had lunch and then a nice espresso as we waited for the cheese to curdle on the big pot she had put on the stove. She laughed the entire time that I wanted to record this and save it as she explained the process to me. Here is the recipe and my photographs!</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> <span style="color: #7f6000;"><i><b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Cheese-Maker-Molds-Set-Draining/dp/B07B9PF2DK/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=cheese+molds&qid=1574880608&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyVlU4UVFTU09LSkxQJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMDEzMzM4S0k5TVhZQ0lMV01IJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA0MjYyMTIzU1lOS0xWMDFFTkY1JndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==" target="_blank">Cheese Molds</a></b></i></span> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1. Place a large pot over low heat and pour the entire gallon of milk in the pot. <br /> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">2. Place 1 tablet in a small cup with a teaspoon of water and break it apart with a spoon. <br /> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">3. Place the broken apart tablet in the pot with milk and stir. <br /> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">4. Place a lid over the pot and cook on low heat until the tablet begins to curdle the milk and chunks start to form. It is around 1 and a half hours. Be sure to check on it occasionally. <br /> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">5. Once all of the broken up cheese rises to the top, take a kitchen skimmer and take the cheese out of the pot and onto a plate.<br /> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">6. Take the cheese and place it in the cheese mold to cool for about 1 hour. <br /> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">7. Once the cheese has cooled, you can slice the cheese into pieces for everyone to enjoy. </span></span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1228723633618548627.post-59328209647143717972019-06-29T13:29:00.000-04:002019-06-29T13:29:15.054-04:00Bucatini all'Amatriciana<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I grew up with pasta. I mean <i>obviously</i>, I am indeed Italian. But I won't lie, sometimes pasta can get boring for me. <i>Gasp!</i> I know, I know, I admitted it. Which is why I love when pasta dishes have a different flair to it!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Don't get me wrong, I would never trade our pasta with fresh homemade tomato sauce... but sometimes I want something a little more extra. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">So here is my Papa's (he has his own youtube cooking show now: <i><b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKDw9nPoTko">Pasta Fazool</a></b></i>!) Bucatini all'Amatriciana. He whipped it up one night for his episode and of course, I snagged the recipe. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">It's super simple with lots of flavor and will truly wow your next dinner guests ;) <i>Buon Appetito! </i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span>1 lb Bucatini pasta</span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span> 2oz extra virgin olive oil</span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span> 6 oz smoked bacon chopped</span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span> 12oz can of peeled tomato (<b><i><a href="https://www.target.com/p/cento-san-marzano-peeled-tomatoes-28-oz/-/A-14772994?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&fndsrc=tgtao&CPNG=PLA_Grocery%2BShopping_Local&adgroup=SC_Grocery&LID=700000001170770pgs&network=g&device=c&location=9058679&ds_rl=1246978&ds_rl=1247077&ds_rl=1246978&gclid=CjwKCAjwmNzoBRBOEiwAr2V27ervVnsjxBBSWh8WHlpkVMiaOEYDWckxGXhcn03nwS52dix4Cz4pNRoCrEkQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds">San Marzano</a></i></b>) preferred</span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span>2. Chop up one medium onion and place it in the pan with the oil. Stir frequently to not burn. </span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span>3. Chop up about 6 oz. of bacon and place it in the pan with onions. Let cook and sizzle until light brown. </span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span>4. Add the peeled and squished tomato sauce. Let ingredients cook and simmer. Stir occasionally. </span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span>5. Add the white wine, chili pepper, and salt. Stir and cook for around 20 minutes. </span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Okay these cookies are quite possibly the most delicious, moist, pillows of sweet goodness you'll ever eat. Seriously, one bite and you're hooked... so take a glass, fill it with milk and without a doubt you'll be eating more than you even thought possible. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Whenever there is a lack of sweets in the house, (we are a sweets family, so it is a problem at times) my Mamma will whip out a few simple ingredients and begin to make these heavenly cookies. The aroma of anise will soon dance it's ways into the halls of our home, inviting you to come and indulge in one... or ten. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">These cookies are so simple to make, and with just a few ingredients that are likely in your cabinet... you too will be pouring yourself <i>na bella tazza di caffè. Buon Appetito! </i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"> 6 eggs </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">4-5 cups flour (enough to make batter not runny)<br /></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 1/2 cups sugar</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">6 tsp. baking powder</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 tsp. salt</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">2 tsp. Anise Extract OR 2 tbsp. Anisette Liquor<br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">8 oz. Light Olive Oil for baking<br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 juice from squeezed orange</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i><span style="color: #7f6000;"><i> </i></span></i></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i><span style="color: #7f6000;"><i>(for the glaze) </i></span></i></b></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="color: #7f6000;"></span></i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">2 cups powdered sugar </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">3 tbsp hot water</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 tsp anise extract </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">sprinkles for decoration</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b><span style="color: #7f6000;"><i><span style="color: #7f6000;"><i>let's make it</i></span> </i></span></b> </i></span></span></div>
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1. Preheat the oven to 375</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="st">°</span>. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">2. In a large bowl, mix together the eggs, and sugar. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">3. Add the flour, spoonfuls at a time, then the baking powder, salt, anise extract, oil and juice from the orange. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">4. Add additional flour as needed until you can roll out the dough into thick, long loaves. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">5. Once you have kneaded the dough into loaves, place them onto a baking sheet and bake at 375</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="st">°</span> for 15 minutes. The cookie should still be white, make sure you don't leave the cookies in for too long past 15 minutes, because the bottom will begin to burn. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">6. Once the cookies have cooled, whisk together the 2 cups sugar, 3 tablespoons of hot water, and 1 teaspoon anise extract. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">7. Spoon the glaze over the cookie loaves, and then sprinkle on the sprinkles. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">8. Cut the loaves at a slanted angle. Let the glaze harden before serving. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">The ultimate Italian dessert, in my opinion is the Tiramisu. It is a classicwith simple ingredients, and sure to be a hit at every gathering, especially for coffee lovers. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">"Tiramisu" litreally means "pick me up", and I can only guess that when you spoon into a soft, creamy, and coffee soaked sponge of a piece.... you will be picked up by all of its coffee and sugary goodness. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">This recipe is very simple, and is the way my mamma has always made it, and everyone always loves it whenever it makes an appearance. <i>Buon Appetito! </i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"> <span> <b><i><span style="color: #7f6000;"><i> Ingredients </i></span></i></b></span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"> <span> </span></span></span><div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"> <span> <span><i><span><span style="color: #7f6000;"><i><b> </b></i></span></span></i></span></span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"> <span> </span></span></span><div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"> <span><span>4 egg yolks</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span>4 egg whites </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span>3/4 cup granulated sugar</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span>16 oz mascarpone </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span>1 cup heavy cream</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span>1 tbsp. rum</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span>1 teaspoon vanilla extract</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span>lady fingers (around 35)</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span>dark chocolate (for shaving on top)</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span>2-3 cups brewed espresso </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span></span><span><i><span style="color: #7f6000;"></span></i></span></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"> <span> </span></span></span><div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><i><span><b><span style="color: #7f6000;"><i><span style="color: #7f6000;"><i>let's make it</i></span> </i></span></b></span> </i></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span>1. In a mixing bowl, beat the egg yolks with sugar. I also choose to place the bowl in a pot of hot water, so it takes away the bacteria in the raw eggs. </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span>2. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span>3. Combine both the egg whites and egg yolks with sugar together.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span>4. Add the mascarpone cheese to the egg mixture, and beat until smooth. Add the heavy cream, rum, and vanilla extract. </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span>5. Make the espresso coffee, and then place it in a low, flat pan. </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span>6. Dip the lady finger cookies in the espresso and begin to place them side my side in a baking dish. Once one layer of cookies is filled, pour the mascarpone cream over it. Continue until you have around 3 layers of cookies and cream in between.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span>7. Shave dark chocolate on the last layer. Freeze for about 2 hours before serving. </span></span><span><span></span></span> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span style="color: #274e13;"><b><i> </i></b></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span style="color: #274e13;"><b><i>Proverbio Italiano of the day</i></b></span></span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span><div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span style="color: #274e13;"><b><i>"Meglio da solo, che male accompagnato."</i></b></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span> </span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>Meaning: Better alone, than with bad company. Growing up my mom would always tell us this when choosing friends. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>When the holidays come around, one of my favorite things to do is cook and bake new recipes. This particular dessert seemed too delicious to pass up, and so I looked up various recipes and then made it my own. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>It's moist, fudgy, and pretty with the crackles on the top layer. It also is gluten-free since the ground up almonds is used as a substitute for flour. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"> <span>You might have to make more than one... mine was finished in one night! ;) <i>Buon Appetito!</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> <b><i><span style="color: #7f6000;"><i> Ingredients </i></span></i></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"> <span><i><span><span style="color: #7f6000;"><i><b> </b></i></span></span></i></span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span><div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>12 oz unblanched whole almonds </span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span><div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>1 1/4 cups sugar, divided</span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span><div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>8 oz bittersweet chocolate chips </span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span><div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>2 sticks unsalted butter </span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span><div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>6 large eggs</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>confectioner's sugar for sprinkling</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>2 tbsp rum (optional)</span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="color: #7f6000;"></span></i></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="color: #7f6000;"></span></i></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span><div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><i><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: #7f6000;"><i><span style="color: #7f6000;"><i>let's make it</i></span> </i></span></b></span> </i></span></span></span></div>
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<span>1. Preheat oven to 325</span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>°. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>2. Butter a cake pan, and line the bottom with parchment paper. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>3. Place the chocolate chips and butter in a bowl and melt in a microwave. You can also place them onto a pan on the stove and melt that way. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>4. In grinder or food processor, place the almonds and grind them up until the consistency is like flour. Set aside. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>5. In another large bowl, beat the egg yolks. Gradually beat in 10 tbsp of sugar. Add the chocolate and butter mixture, and mix well. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>6. Add the ground up almonds into the mixture. Finally, add the rum and mix well. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>7. In a small bowl, beat the egg whites with the remaining sugar until firm peaks are formed. Fold the egg whites into the almond mixture and mix well. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>8. Pour the batter into the cake pan and bake for 55 minutes. It will begin to form cracks on the top. You can stick a toothpick in the center to check if it is baked on the inside. When the toothpick is dry and not sticky, the cake is done. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>9. Once the cake is cooled, sprinkle on confectioner's sugar. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #274e13;"><b><i>Proverbio Italiano of the day</i></b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #274e13;"><b><i>"Pensa u buono... e vene u buone."</i></b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Meaning: Think of the good, and the good will come. </span></span></div>
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</span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Sometimes dinner needs to be quick. But that doesn't mean taste and quality needs to be sacrificed. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">On nights when we just don't know what to make (because we've exhausted every idea throughout the week) these easy, and super quick cheesesteak sandwiches save the night. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Be sure to make plenty... they will be gone by the time you turn around to make some more ;). <i>Buon Appetito!</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #7f6000;"><i> Ingredients </i></span></span></span></i></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #7f6000;"><i><b> </b></i></span></span></span></span></i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">3-4 italian sub rolls</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1/2 lb shaved beef meat </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1-2 green bell peppers</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">2 teaspoons garlic</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">slices of provolone or mozzarella cheese</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">extra virgin olive oil</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">1. Heat up large saute pan over medium heat. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">2. Drizzle olive oil in pan. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">3. Chop up onion and peppers in thin strips and add to the pan. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">4. Cook and stir the onions and peppers until they begin to caramelize.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">5. Mince the garlic and sprinkle it in the pan, stir with rest of ingredients. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">6. Push over the peppers and onions and add the shaved meat into the pan. Have it cook for a few minutes and then mix it together with the peppers and onions. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">7. Cook all together, constantly turning over the meat and breaking it apart into smaller pieces. It should cook for about 3 minutes, turning the meat a brownish color. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">8. Take bread rolls and slice in half. Once the meat mixture is cooked, fill the bread rolls with a portion. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">9. Place provolone or mozzarella cheese over the filled sandwiches and place into oven to bake for a few minutes. Once the cheese is melted and the bread is crispy, you can take them out of the oven. </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1228723633618548627.post-19770807148349727212018-08-16T11:09:00.005-04:002018-08-16T12:55:11.402-04:00Pomodori | Tomato Season 2018<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Every year around my birthday, it is tomato jar making time. It is a tradition yes, but more of a <i>necessity</i> in every Italian household. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">When I was a little girl, I remember being so excited to join the older women-- my Nonna, Mom, and Aunts in the process of slicing, chopping, filling, and squishing the numerous jars with petals of basil already lining the bottom. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">It is a long and tedious process, of this I must admit. After all the jars have been filled, they then must cook in a pot large enough to be considered a pool for children. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">And <i>then</i> the sauce must be cooked again with seasoning once you are ready to use a single jar. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">But it is all worth it. The tomato jars can be used for everything and anything you cook. Not just reserved for pasta, but soups and rice and lasagna, and pizza... the list goes on and on. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">I love to document this special part of my life every year, because it is a part of my family and culture. One that I hope to carry with me to my future family for years to come. </span></span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1228723633618548627.post-12284459177148604602018-07-05T06:19:00.000-04:002018-07-05T06:19:34.180-04:00Penne with Zucchini al Crema<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Sometimes you just don't know what to cook anymore for dinner. We don't like to have meat too many times in a week, and I'll be honest tomato sauce with pasta also bores me if I have it more than once. Enter the creativity of incorporating vegetables into your dinner. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">We chopped up thin slices of zucchini the other night and added some spices and a splash of half and half... <i>voilà </i>a new addition to the menu. It's simple, you don't need too many ingredients, and simply delicious. <i>Buon Appetito! </i></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 clove garlic (minced) </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">2 large zucchini</span> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2-3 tablespoons of half and half cream or heavy cream</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">penne pasta (or whichever you prefer)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #7f6000;"><i><b>let's make it</b></i></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1.</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> In a pot add water and bring water to boil, cook penne pasta according to box directions. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">2. Thinly slice the 2 zucchini and set on the side. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">3. Place a skillet on low heat and begin to heat up olive oil. Add the minced garlic, stirring as you then place the zucchini slices. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">4. Cook the zucchini slices on low heat, be sure to turn and cook both sides.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">5. Once the zucchini have been cooking for a few minutes, pour in the half and half, salt, and pepper. Stirring all of the ingredients together.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">6. Once the penne pasta is cooked <i>al dente</i>, drain the water and mix the penne with the zucchini and cream sauce. </span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1228723633618548627.post-91267269059809668322018-06-19T06:04:00.003-04:002018-06-19T06:16:25.696-04:00Salmon and Bass with Tomatoes & Peppers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">This is seriously one of the easiest dishes you'll ever make that seems way more complicated than it really is. This is perfect for the summer, when you don't want to be in kitchen for too long. <i>Buon Appetito! </i></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">salmon steak</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">red and yellow peppers </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">water (replenish while cooking so fish does not dry) </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"> <br />1. Clean/ Rinse salmon and bass steaks before beginning to cook. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">2. Place a tablespoon of olive oil in a cast iron pot (or medium sized pan) over medium heat. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">3. Mince cloves of garlic, dice the tomatoes and chop up peppers and fresh parsley. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">4. Place the garlic, peppers, and tomatoes in a pot and begin to cook before placing in the fish steaks. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">5. Sprinkle on salt as desired, black pepper, and pour 1/2 cup of water over the ingredients. </span></span><br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1228723633618548627.post-27158089455144233202018-05-25T15:45:00.001-04:002018-05-25T15:45:56.861-04:00Chicken Francese<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Whenever I don't have a clue what to make... chicken is my go to, just like potatoes. Because in my opinion, chicken is so versatile and tastes great in any recipe. You can bake it, fry it, make a soup with it, slice it for a sandwich, mix it in pasta or salad... the possibilities are endless. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">You will find this popular dish in many parties, events, and catering. It's simple and quick to make and truly delicious. My Dad gave me his recipe, and I've grown over time to make it my own. Perfect when you are hosting and want a fancy dish that will be ready in no time. ;) <i>Buon Appetito! </i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"> <span> <span> </span><span><br /></span> <span>1. Place the chicken breasts side by side on a cutting board, and use a mallet to pound it until they are thin. </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span>5. Dredge both sides of chicken in flour first and then the egg. </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span>6. When the oil is hot, add the chicken cutlets and fry them one side at a time, until golden. </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span>7. Remove the cutlets and place them on a side platter. </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span>8. In the same skillet, place the 2 tablespoons of butter, lemon juice. chicken broth, and white wine. Add some flour for thickness and simmer for 5 minutes. </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span>9. Return the chicken cutlets to the skillet and mix well with the sauce. </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span>10. Cook for another 5 minutes until the sauce begins to boil. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and lemon slices. </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span><br /></span></span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1228723633618548627.post-75180938307608927292018-03-21T16:08:00.002-04:002018-03-21T16:08:36.864-04:00Papa's Home Fries <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>My Dad owns an Italian restaurant and has loved cooking ever since he was a kid. Whenever he's home he likes to whip up something new alongside my Mamma. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>He's always teaching me new tricks and tips and these homemade fries were absolutely delicious. They can be baked or fried, same great taste. Perfect as a side dish. <i>Buon Appetito!</i></span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span>2 lb small red potatoes <br />olive oil for sautéing and frying</span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span>parmiggiano cheese</span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="color: #7f6000;"><i><b>let's make it</b></i></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span>1. Wash the potatoes and place them in a pot filled with water. Boil for about 13-15 minutes, until soft. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>2. Once soft, rinse the water and let potatoes cool. Heat oil in a pan on medium heat. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>3. Cut the potatoes in halves or wedges and begin to fry them, the white part down first. Once it is cooked and browned, turn over and cook the skin. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>4. Once all of the potatoes are cooked, place them in a mixing bowl. Drizzle olive oil and season them with all of the ingredients. Mix well. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">I've been really enjoying reading books about cooking. It's something about the way that food is described that excites me. Carrots being cubed, onions sizzled with drips of olive oil, the pizza's crust flaking as you tear it apart. So descriptive to the point where you can hear and see the food in your mind. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">I'm reading a book by Shauna Niequist called<span style="color: #7f6000;"> <i><span style="color: #7f6000;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Bread-Wine-Letter-Around-Recipes/dp/0310345316/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1518173588&sr=8-1&keywords=bread+and+wine">Bread & Wine</a></span></i> <span style="color: black;">and it is wonderful.</span></span> It combines all of my favorite things into one book: faith, food, and family. It also has recipes. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">I made these sweet potato fries the other night, and they were a hit. Except I used yams, and to my surprise tasted amazing. They're simple to make and look great as a side dish. <i>Buon Appetito!</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Serves 4 </i> </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">4 sweet potatoes or yams <br />1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for oiling the pans<br />salt <i><br /> </i>for the dipping sauce<br /><br />1/2 cup mayonnaise<br />1/2 cup ketchup<br />1 teaspoon hot sauce of your choice <i><br /></i></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #7f6000;"><i><b>let's make it</b></i></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1. Preheat oven to 425° F. Place two rimmed baking sheets in the oven to warm up. <br /><br />2. Peel and slice (or you can leave the peel for the yams) into long, thin batons, the thinner the better. <br /><br />3. Pull the hot pans out of the oven and oil them, being careful not to burn yourself. <br /><br />4. Toss the sweet potatoes with olive oil, then line them up on the baking sheets so they're not touching or overlapping. <br /><br />5. Put both pans into the oven and bake for 10 minutes. After the 10 minutes, switch the pans and give them a shake, turning the sweet potatoes. <br /><br />6. Bake them for another 6 to 10 minutes, depending on how crispy you would like them. <br /><br />7. Remove them when they begin to golden.<br /><br />8. Sprinkle them with salt. <br /><br />9. Mix the dipping sauce ingredients into a side bowl as the sweet potato fries are cooking. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Thanksgiving is the beginning of the joyous and oh so jolly (yay it's Christmas everywhere!!!) season of the year. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I remember when I was a little girl, my Zia Delfina would fill her <i>cucina</i> with all different types of Italian sweets and treats. She would have me help her dip chocolate and coconut on these cookies, and somehow I fell in love with the whole process of making them. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Now every time I go back to Italy, I relive these sweet memories and make them all over again at our family parties with her.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I made this batch with my Mom for our Thanksgiving family feast. They are simple, sweet, and are sure to be a hit at your next gathering. <i>Buon Appetito! </i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">2 cups all-purpose flour </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">2 eggs</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">2/3 cup sugar</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"> 3 cups chocolate chips</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">When the holidays come around I love to be in the kitchen, crank up the radio with Christmas tunes, and cook/ bake up delicious recipes for my family and friends. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">It really is the best time of the year, and for some reason gets me in the spirit to cook and bake even more. This <i>Tres Leches </i>recipe I've been making since I first tried it in high school. It literally means three milks, since it consists of three different types of milk in the recipe. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">I make it when my family comes over or gathering together at a friend's home. It's super sweet, but the perfect ending to a great meal. Family, friends, and little brother approved ;) <i>Buon Appetito! </i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> <span style="color: #7f6000;"><i><b> Ingredients </b></i></span><span style="color: #7f6000;"></span> <span style="color: #7f6000;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1 tsp. baking powder</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1/2 cup unsalted butter</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1 cup white sugar</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">5 eggs (separated)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1/2 tsp. vanilla extract</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">2 cups whole milk</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1 can 14 oz. sweetened condensed milk</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1 can 12 oz. evaporated milk </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1/4 cup white sugar </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1 tsp. vanilla extract </span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> <span style="color: #7f6000;"><i><b> </b></i></span> <br /></span></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #7f6000;"><span style="color: black;">1. Preheat oven to 350</span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #7f6000;"><span style="color: black;"><span class="st" data-hveid="99" data-ved="0ahUKEwiBw8KHqrHXAhXCKiYKHQVeCqkQ4EUIYzAM"><i>° </i>F. Grease and flour one 9x13 in. baking pan. </span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #7f6000;"><span style="color: black;"><span class="st" data-hveid="99" data-ved="0ahUKEwiBw8KHqrHXAhXCKiYKHQVeCqkQ4EUIYzAM">2. In a bowl, sift flour and baking powder together and set aside. </span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #7f6000;"><span style="color: black;"><span class="st" data-hveid="99" data-ved="0ahUKEwiBw8KHqrHXAhXCKiYKHQVeCqkQ4EUIYzAM">3. In another bowl, cream the butter and 1 cup of sugar together until fluffy. Separate the eggs, add the egg yolks in butter mixture. Beat egg whites on the side and then add it in the butter mixture. </span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #7f6000;"><span style="color: black;"><span class="st" data-hveid="99" data-ved="0ahUKEwiBw8KHqrHXAhXCKiYKHQVeCqkQ4EUIYzAM">4. Add 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract to butter mixture. </span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #7f6000;"><span style="color: black;"><span class="st" data-hveid="99" data-ved="0ahUKEwiBw8KHqrHXAhXCKiYKHQVeCqkQ4EUIYzAM">5. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture 2 tablespoons at a time. Mix until well blended. Pour the batter into the prepared greased pan. </span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #7f6000;"><span style="color: black;"><span class="st" data-hveid="99" data-ved="0ahUKEwiBw8KHqrHXAhXCKiYKHQVeCqkQ4EUIYzAM">6. Bake at 350</span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #7f6000;"><span style="color: black;"><span class="st" data-hveid="99" data-ved="0ahUKEwiBw8KHqrHXAhXCKiYKHQVeCqkQ4EUIYzAM"><span class="st" data-hveid="99" data-ved="0ahUKEwiBw8KHqrHXAhXCKiYKHQVeCqkQ4EUIYzAM"><i>° </i>F for 30-45 minutes. Once baked, pierce the cake several times using a for. </span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #7f6000;"><span style="color: black;"><span class="st" data-hveid="99" data-ved="0ahUKEwiBw8KHqrHXAhXCKiYKHQVeCqkQ4EUIYzAM"><span class="st" data-hveid="99" data-ved="0ahUKEwiBw8KHqrHXAhXCKiYKHQVeCqkQ4EUIYzAM">7. For the filling, combine the whole milk, condensed milk, and evaporated milk together. Once the cake is cooled, pour the mixture onto the cake. Let the cake absorb all of the milk.</span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">I love chicken. In my opinion, (just like potatoes) it's one of those meats that no matter how you make it, tastes really good. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">I recently heard about this dish and found a recipe for it, but then made it my own. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">The original dish calls for sausage, but I just kept it simple. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">I made it the other night, and it's a hearty dish perfect for those cold nights coming soon. <i>Buon Appetito!</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> <span> <span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="color: #7f6000;"><i><b> Ingredients </b></i></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"> <span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span style="color: #7f6000;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> <span>6 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span>2-3 chicken breast pieces</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span>1 lb. potatoes, chopped</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span>1 medium red onion, diced</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span>10 cloves garlic</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span>4 red bell peppers </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span>1 cup white wine</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span>1 cup hot water</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span>fresh basil, chopped</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span>fresh parsley, chopped</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span>red pepper flakes</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span style="color: #7f6000;"><i><b> </b></i></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> <span><br /></span></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span style="color: #7f6000;"><span style="color: black;">1. In a 10-12 inch pan, heat ollive oil. Wash the chicken pieces and dip them in flour. Once the olive oil is hot, place the chicken pieces and cook both sides until golden. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span style="color: #7f6000;"><span style="color: black;">2. Transfer chicken pieces unto plate, set aside. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span style="color: #7f6000;"><span style="color: black;">3. Chop potatoes and add them to the same pan. Cook them until brown and set aside by the chicken. Drain the fat from the pan. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span style="color: #7f6000;"><span style="color: black;">4. Chop onion, garlic, bell peppers, mushrooms, and sauté them until golden. Add and stir in black pepper, wine, hot water and bring to a boil. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span style="color: #7f6000;"><span style="color: black;">5. Return the chicken pieces and potatoes to the pan, reduce the heat. Cook for 25-30 minutes. Add more water to keep from getting dry. Sprinkle on parsley and basil. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span style="color: #7f6000;"><span style="color: black;">6. Once cooked, transfer chicken to plates with vegetables. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Every year around my birthday, my family and I buy around 2 crates of tomatoes and get to work washing, cutting, and filling jars. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">It's a long process that ends up taking the entire day, but they usually last us the entire year.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">It's a tradition that is mandatory we've been doing ever since I was a little girl. No doubt I want to continue when I have my own home. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">How can we possibly eat around 50 jars of tomatoes in one year you say?</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Well we don't just use it for pasta dishes but also in soups, with rice, (we love to cook Spanish dishes as well like <i>Ropa Vieja </i>and <i>Arroz con Pollo</i>!) other meals throughout the year. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #7f6000;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">One thing is for sure: Tomato Sauce is life. ;) </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #274e13;"><b><i><span>Proverbio Italiano of the day</span></i></b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13;"><b><i><span> "Fà bbene e scuordate; fà male e piensece."</span></i></b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #274e13;"><span><span>Meaning: Do bad and think about it, do good and forget about it. It's a good reminder to always do the right thing in life regardless of what was done to you. Be the bigger person, do the right things and then forget about it and let things be, as opposed to doing bad things and then having them on your conscience. </span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span>I recently found this recipe online but of course tweaked it a bit to my liking. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span>I really love cooking with shrimp and linguine type pasta in the summertime, it's a delicious and light combination. </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><i>Buon Appetito!</i> </span></span></span>
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<span>2 tbsp. olive oil</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span>1 pound shrimp without shells</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span>crushed red pepper</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span>paprika</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span>salt</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span>1 small onion, finely chopped</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span>4 cloves, minced</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span>2 cups crushed tomatoes</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span>1/4 cup water</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span>1 package or half cube chicken stock</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span>basil</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span>oregano</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span>1/2 cup heavy cream</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span>8 oz spaghetti</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span style="color: #7f6000;"><i><b>let's make it</b></i></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span style="color: #7f6000;"><span style="color: black;">1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook about 1 minute.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span style="color: #7f6000;"><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span style="color: #7f6000;"><span style="color: black;">2. Add crushed red pepper, paprika and salt. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span style="color: #7f6000;"><span style="color: black;">3. Remove shrimp once cooked and set on a plate aside.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span style="color: #7f6000;"><span style="color: black;">4. Using the same skillet, add chopped onion and garlic, cook on medium heat olive oil until onions soften. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span style="color: #7f6000;"><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span style="color: #7f6000;"><span style="color: black;">5. Dissolve chicken stock in 1/4 cup boiling water. Add to skillet, as well as crushed tomatoes. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span style="color: #7f6000;"><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span style="color: #7f6000;"><span style="color: black;">6. Add basil, oregano and simmer in mixture for about 10-15 minutes. Make sure all of the tomatoes are crushed into small pieces.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span style="color: #7f6000;"><span style="color: black;">9. Sprinkle with fresh chopped basil and crushed red pepper, serve hot. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>
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<span style="color: #274e13;"><b><i><span style="font-size: x-large;"> "Chi tira troppo a cordo a spezza."</span></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Meaning: Who pulls the rope too much, eventually will break it. Which really means when you overwork something or try to push something beyond its limit, eventually it will reach a breaking point. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I took this recipe out of a cookbook I recently bought. I love pasta with creams such as <i>penne alla vodka</i> or <i>fettuccine alfredo</i>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So I decided to try this one, but changed it a bit to suit my family's tastes more. Everyone really loved it, including my dad who is a restaurant owner and quite a food critic... so I know it must be delicious! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is perfect for hosting dinner. It's simple and doesn't take too much time or ingredients. Not to mention looks bellissimo too.<i> Buon Appetito!</i> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">2 tbsp. olive oil<br />2 garlic cloves, finely chopped <br />8-12 fresh raw jumbo shrimp, peeled<br />7 oz button mushrooms, finely sliced<br />31/2 oz ham, finely sliced<br />2 cups white wine<br />1/2 cup vegetable stock<br />1/2 cup heavy cream <br />14 oz linguine<br />salt and ground black pepper <br />fresh parsley<i> </i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #7f6000;"><span style="color: black;">1. Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat, and cook the garlic for a few minutes, until it starts to soften. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1228723633618548627.post-21448574060613279192017-05-02T07:06:00.001-04:002017-05-15T18:42:50.207-04:00Carne alla Pizzaiola<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><span style="color: #274e13;">"Meglio da solo... che male accompagnato."</span></i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #274e13;">Meaning: Better alone, than with bad company. Ain't that the truth?</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">We've been making this recipe at home for as long as I can remember. It's simple, quick, and delicious.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">It only requires a few ingredients, and you can easily serve it with a simple tossed salad. It would also be the perfect <i>secondo</i>, second plate after the main dish. <i>Buon Appetito! </i></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">2 tbsp. olive oil</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">a few<span style="font-family: inherit;"> cloves </span>chopped garlic</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">2-<span style="font-family: inherit;">4 </span>thin sirloin stea<span style="font-family: inherit;">ks</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">dried or fresh oregano</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">fresh mozzarella<span style="font-family: inherit;"> sliced</span> (optional)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">1. Over low heat, sauté some chopped up garlic cloves in olive oil. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">2. Take tomatoes from the jar or freshly chopped, and mash them so the juice comes out. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">3. Add the tomatoes, salt and oregano to the hot sauteed garlic and oil in the pan. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">4. Take thin sirloin meat slices (the thinner the better), and lightly rinse them under water. Take a paper towel to dry them and then place them in pan, one by one. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">5. Place lid over pan, and have the sirloin steaks cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side. They cook very quickly because the are thin. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">6. When steaks are done cooked, add fresh sliced mozzarella over each piece and place lid back on top for about 1 minute.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #274e13;">Meaning: <span style="font-family: inherit;">e</span>verything at it's proper time. We say this all of the time at our house, to remind us that eventually all things happen in God's perfect timing. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">This <i>Riso e Pollo</i> dinner brings back memories of my sweet great Aunt, Zia Giovannina. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Everytime we would visit her house, she would make this chicken and rice dish, and would serve it in these brown glass dishes. She would recount stories, and she'd hold my cheek between her two fingers as she'd smile and tell me how big I'd gotten. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">I remember Zia Giovannina turning on her Cappuccino/Espresso machine, and the room would fill with this delightful coffee bean aroma. I see her smile and sweet laugh every time we make this dish at home. I hope you enjoy. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1/4 cup white cooking wine </span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">1. Cut up onion and sauté it in olive oil in high pot over medium heat.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">6. With a small ladle, pour scoops of hot chicken base mixture into other rice mixture. Mix all together. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I wanted to make an easy appet<span style="font-family: inherit;">izer dish the other day, and stumbled<span style="font-family: inherit;"> upon a<span style="font-family: inherit;">n easy recipe<span style="font-family: inherit;"> of Mozzarella Sticks.<span style="font-family: inherit;"> I mean who doesn't<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> love mozz<span style="font-family: inherit;">ar<span style="font-family: inherit;">ella sticks right?! These are wayyy b<span style="font-family: inherit;">etter than any you ma<span style="font-family: inherit;">y bu<span style="font-family: inherit;">y at the frozen section at your lo<span style="font-family: inherit;">cal<span style="font-family: inherit;"> super market.<span style="font-family: inherit;"> <i>Buon Appet<span style="font-family: inherit;">ito!</span></i></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">8 oz mozzarella cheese</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 cup flour</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 eggs</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 cup seasoned bread crumbs</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">hot pepper flakes (if you like)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">salt to taste</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">vegetable oil for frying</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. Begin by slicing the mozzarella cheese into long thin pieces. Place on side. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">2. Pour the flour into a dish, and take mozzarella pieces one by one and dredge them into flour.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">3. Then mozzarella pieces into beaten eggs, and roll into breadcrumbs. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">4. Place mozzarella sticks on a wire rack as you finish all of the pieces. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">5. This part is VERY important: freeze the mozzarella sticks for about 30 minutes. I didn't the first time because I think I'm a rebel... and the cheese fell out during the frying. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">8. Drain on paper towel. Serve with Marinara Sauce, or ketchup if you prefer. </span><br />
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