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Tripe alla Romana
Tripe can be a challenging ingredient for many, but for the discerning few, it is the first thing on my menu they order. Don’t worry, leftovers freeze well in the sauce. SERVES 6 1 pounds tripe 1/2 cup white vinegar … Continue reading
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Pan Roasted Veal Chops with Vinegared Peppers
SERVES 6 ½ cup vegetable oil 6 each-1 ½ inch thick veal chops 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon ground black pepper 2 each garlic cloves 3 each sprigs of thyme 2 each sprigs of rosemary 1 cup white wine … Continue reading
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Oven Roasted Salmon with Saffron Braised Fennel & Basil-Pomegranate Vinaigrette
SERVES 4 1 ½ pound Salmon (skin removed) ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil To taste kosher salt To taste freshly ground black pepper 1 each fennel bulb, cut into 8 wedges ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon … Continue reading
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Snapper Livornese
A very easy recipe for almost any firm flesh fish fillet like Seabass, Grouper, Flounder or Tilapia. The classic is done with Snapper thou SERVES 4 ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon chopped garlic 1 cup calamatta olives … Continue reading
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Classic Caesar Salad
For those of you who are “true blue” Caesar dressing fans this is the recipe for you! CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD For those of you who are “true blue” Caesar dressing fans this is the recipe for you! SERVES 6 2 … Continue reading
Assorted Bruschetta
Here are some great easy topping ideas! Bruschetta is a great way to start a meal or nibble during a cocktail party. In Italy they simply grill a ½ inch slice of ciabatta bread then rub it with a cut … Continue reading
Chop-Chop Vegetable Salad
For those veggie fans, just remove the salami. SERVES 4 Lemon-Mustard Vinaigrette 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon Lemon juice 3 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil to taste kosher salt To taste ground black pepper Salad … Continue reading
Spaghetti alla Carbonara
It was the first recipe I learned to cook from my mentor. My Dad’s favorite recipe! SERVES 4 2 tablespoons kosher salt 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 8 ounces guanciale or pancetta 1 pound pasta 2 cups grated parmigiano-reggiano … Continue reading
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Braised Beef Short Ribs
The added step in the beginning (marinating the meat) imparts a great flavor add should not be skipped SERVES 6 1 bottle Cabernet Sauvignon 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 6 portions beef short ribs, trimmed and bones removed (10-12 oz per) … Continue reading
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Iced Maple Cream with Fresh Berries
Great thing about this recipe, Is that it doesn’t require an ice cream maker. SERVES 4 3 large egg yolks ¾ cup chilled whipped cream ¼ cup pure maple syrup ¼ cup teaspoon maple extract 2 tablespoons raspberry jam 3 … Continue reading
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