Original Bolognese Sauce Inspired by Marcella Polini Hazan – The Original Authority on Italian Cuisine in America * Marcella Hazan (Polini) was an Italian cookery writer whose books were published in English. Her cookbooks are credited with introducing the public
Veal Shank Marcella Polini Hazan Mother of Italian Cuisine in America * For those of us who never heard of Marcella Hazan let us introduce her. Before Mario Batali, Lidia Bastianich and Maryann Esposito there was Marcella Pollina Hazan. Very
Farro Salad – Ancient Grain Laura Vitale * Farro is an ancient Mediterranean grain that is very healthy. Take a moment and try this unique recipe. Very tasty and something special. In Italian cuisine, farro is sometimes (but not always)
“Penne Arrabbiata” Authentic Recipe * Arrabbiata sauce, or sugo all’arrabbiata in Italian, is a spicy sauce for pasta made from garlic, tomatoes, and red chili peppers cooked in olive oil. “Arrabbiata” literally means “angry” in Italian, and the name of
Italian Cook prepares Panna Cotta – Original Authentic Recipe – Panna cotta (from Italian cooked cream) is an Italian dessert made by blending thick cream, egg white and honey. The blend is then baked in a bain-marie in a low oven.
How to Grow Oregano Oregano’s most prominent modern use is as the staple herb of Italian-American cuisine. Its popularity in the US began when soldiers returning from World War II brought back with them a taste for the “pizza herb”, which had
Lupini Calabrese Recipe – Lupini or lupini beans are the yellow legume seeds of Lupinus genus and are a traditional food of the Mediterranean basin (L. albus) and Latin America (L. mutabilis). They are traditionally eaten as a pickled snack
Italian Prickle Pears Cactus Fruit The prickly pear cactus has been used for centuries both as a food source and a natural fence that keeps in livestock and marks the boundaries of family lands. They are incredibly resilient and often
St. Joseph’s Bread Wonderful Tradition – Original Recipe Original recipe makes 1 – (1 1/2 pound) loaf 3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast 1 tablespoon honey 2/3 cup hot water 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons
Neopolitan Peasant Bread – Hard Crusted – Olde World The bread crust is formed from surface dough during the cooking process. It is hardened and browned through the Maillard reaction using the sugars and amino acids and the intense heat