132 an italian Recipes

extra virgin olive oil, divided, chorizo sausages, casing removed and sliced on an angle 1/4-inch thick, garlic cloves, thinly sliced, red pepper flakes, jumbo shrimp, dry white wine, salt, pepper, italian parsley, chopped, italian bread, toasted

extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, crushed, bay leaf, fresh or dried, pancetta, thick cut, chopped into small bits (italian cured pork, ask at deli counter), bulk hot italian sausage, combined ground beef , pork and veal, carrot, peeled and finely chopped, rib celery, chopped, onion, chopped, good quality dry red wine, prepared beef stock, paper container or canned, chunky style crushed tomatoes, a handful chopped flat leaf parsley leaves, a couple of pinches) allspice or cinnamon, coarse salt and black pepper, penne rigate, cooked to al dente, grated pecorino romano , as an accompaniment, fresh, crusty bread , for mopping

lump meat crab , double checked for shells, roasted piquillo peppers, fine dice (or you could use roasted red peppers), green onions, white and green part, fine dice, jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely diced, tender stalk celery, finely diced (use an inside stalk), chopped italian leaf parsley, mayonnaise (i use best foods reduced fat ), dijon mustard, worcestershire sauce, old bay seafood seasoning, panko bread crumbs (about), a neutral oil for frying (i use grapeseed oil), mayonnaise (same as above), piquillo peppers, diced (or same as above), chopped italian parsley, balsamic vinegar

potatoes , peeled an quartered, dried oregano, paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, frying chickens, cut up (or an equal portion chicken breast), sweet italian sausage , rope cut into 6 pieces, olive oil or 1/4 cup vegetable oil

fresh wild mushrooms ( pleurottes, shiitake at an asian or japanese store, porcini ), olive oil, fresh thyme leaves, salt and freshly milled black pepper, juice of 1/2 large lemon, coarsely chopped italian parsley, for garnish

dressing, tb olive oil, egg yolks (or about 4 tb egg beaters), tb lemon juice, tb white wine vinegar, worcestershire sauce, salt, minced anchovy fillet, croutons, italian bread, cut in 3/4-inch cubes (about 4 cups), olive oil, coarse salt and ground pepper, chicken, boneless chicken breasts, coarse salt and pepper, garlic powder, romaine hearts , about an 18 oz bag, washed and torn into pieces, fresh grated parmesan cheese , for sprinkling over salad

multi colored corkscrew pasta, juicy tomatoes, cucumbers, kosher dill pickles, approx 1 cup cubed smoked gouda cheese (if you don tsp like gouda, add whatever you do like-- fresh mozzerella balls go nicely), italian salad dressing (add more for a stronger flavor-- also, any dressing of an oil and vinegar consistency will work), salt and pepper, add pepperoni , olives or broccoli florets for more flavor

dry wheat berries, water , stock, or a combo of both, red onion, chopped, canned beans, drained (black beans or cannellini beans), seasoned diced tomatoes, drained (rotel style, italian, garlic and onion, etc), shelled edamame(from frozen , i don tsp cook, just thaw and shell), fresh herb (cilantro, parsley, basil, oregano), nuts (cashews, wal , pine ), vinegar (balsamic, red wine or rice), olive oil (you can add bit of sesame oil if you are going for a bit of the asian taste, but remember, it s strong, so use carefully!), favorite season salt blend with garlic, if possible, and black pepper

oil, black mustard seeds or 1 tsp brown mustard seeds, green chilies , deseeded, sliced thinly, fresh curry leaves, ground turmeric, fenugreek seeds (optional), onions, finely chopped, crushed tomatoes (aldi italian tomatoes are the best if you have access to an aldi store), light coconut milk, butternut pumpkin, peeled, cut into chunks, english spinach, trimmed, lime , juice of, fresh mint leaves, for garnish, yoghurt , natural or 1 cup greek yogurt, to top each serving bowl, steamed rice, to serve , as a bed for the curry to be placed on

pancetta, thick cut, chopped into small bits (italian cured pork, ask at deli counter), extra-virgin olive oil, bulk hot italian sausage, combined ground beef , pork and veal, garlic, crushed, carrot, peeled and finely chopped, rib celery, chopped, onion, chopped, good quality dry red wine, prepared beef stock, paper container or canned, chunky style crushed tomatoes, handful chopped flat-leaf parsley, a couple of pinches) allspice or cinnamon, coarse salt and black pepper, penne rigate, cooked to al dente, grated pecorino romano , as an accompaniment, fresh, crusty bread , for mopping

risotto with sausage and cranberry beans, make risotto , you absolutely must use a specific type of rice called arborio rice (carnaroli and vialone nano are also used, some say superior, but are more difficult to find). these types of rice release starch when stirred in a liquid; it is this process which makes risotto, otherwise you just have a starchy mess of mush. these types of rice are identified by their fat round grains and pearly appearance. they can be used to make other sorts of rice dishes, such as pilaf, but other types of rice cannot be used for risotto. arborio is no longer that much of a specialty product; it can be found in most large, well-stocked grocery stores in the italian section. or sometimes, misguidedly, in the asian section., okay , so now we have the rice. you will also need some good, low-salt stock or broth - it should be low-salt not for health reasons, but because a good deal of it will evaporate, leaving its salt behind, and i like to have more control over the salt in a dish. it can be homemade, but i m not going to be a snob about it because, in truth, we go through gallons of store-bought stock in this household and i don tsp see that changing anytime soon. furthermore, risotto is actually a dish which can be whipped up out of thin air when it seems as though you have nothing to eat, as long as you have butter, rice, stock, maybe a few herbs, and some leftover parmesan. i like the kind of stock purchased in tetrapak cartons, because they are resealable and can be put in the fridge and used as needed. if you really want to use homemade but you don tsp have time to make stock or don tsp like the aroma of roasting bones in your house (i don tsp blame you), you can buy really great stock at north market poultry and game - it is expensive, but can be diluted with a 2- or 3-to-1 ratio of water to stock, so it stretches. my general guideline is to plan on 1/4 cup dry rice per person, and about 4 cups of stock to 1 cup of rice. of course, this isn tsp exact and will vary depending on your elevation and the phases of the moon, but it s a good place to start. i usually just use 4 cups of stock and then dilute with water or wine (or sometimes beer, if that s all i have) if i feel i m going to run out., well, we have rice and stock covered, now we just need our setup: place the stock in a saucepan on your rear burner, bring to a simmer, and leave it there with a 6-8 oz ladle in, and place a large, wide saute pan (must be really large, plan that your rice will at least quadruple in size) or dutch oven on the burner in front. get out your favorite wooden spoon and flex your stirring arm., nice thing about using sausage is it s so full of flavor you can leave out the usual onion/garlic/shallot/celery nonsense if you re tired and don tsp feel like chopping. furthermore, sausage goes from the freezer to the pan without suffering too much. okay, let s go, risotto with sausage and cranberry beans - serves 4, links italian sausage , or 1 lb bulk (or hot, or a combination - definitely with some fennel), casings removed, cooked cranberry beans or 1 can white beans, drained, arborio rice, beef , chicken or vegetable stock, butter, freshly, finely grated parmesan cheese , plus more for garnish, an oz) flat-leaf parsley, chopped finely, lemon juice , or juice from 1/2 lemon, salt and black pepper to taste, red pepper flakes to taste, optional, good balsamic vinegar , optional

potatoes, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, boneless, skinless chicken breasts or the equivalent amount of alternative cut of boneless chicken, if desired, olive oil, italian sausage links, salted butter, sliced jalapenos (sizes will vary) or approximately 1 fresh jalapeno, sliced, italian seasoning or 1/4 tsp combined dried basil and oregano, freshly ground black pepper, all-purpose flour, dry cooking sherry, beef stock, cooked egg noodles or fettuccine, as an accompaniment, optional

low sodium saltines (two sleeves), canola oil, hidden valley ranch dressing mix (half an envelope), dried onion flakes, dried italian seasoning (see note at bottom ), garlic granules, poultry seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes, fresh ground black pepper, pecorino romano cheese, grated (you could use parmesan)

crusty italian bread - sliced about an inch thick, garlic, cumin, ancho chilie powder, roma tomatoes, chopped small, onion, minced, salt, olive oil

guinea hen thighs, salt and freshly ground black pepper, flour for dredging, olive oil , more as needed, diced pancetta, diced spanish onion, garlic, sliced thin, chopped fresh rosemary, chopped fresh sage, dry white wine, chicken or guinea hen stock, plus an additional 1 cup for the crostone, cleaned chicken livers, roughly chopped, capers, white-wine vinegar, lemons , zest removed in long strips, and juiced, thick) slices peasant bread , such as ciabatta, each slice about 7x3- inches, whole celery heart leaves, for garnish, whole italian parsley leaves, for garnish

potatoes, cubed small, evaporated milk, fat-free chicken broth, cream-style corn, celery, chopped, onion, chopped, frozen mediterranean blend mixed vegetables (includes carrots, cauliflower, zucchini, italian green beans & red peppers), cream cheese (half of an 8 oz. package), bumble bee prime filet gourmet salmon, boneless, skinless (including liquid), sea salt, garlic, crushed red pepper flakes , if desired, black pepper , if desired

mile high lemon meringue secrets, lemon meringue pie may be an american classic , but it can be tricky to prepare. there s the crust with all its issues, then the tart filling and the meringue itself, which is all too prone to weeping. and that topping is never, ever as tall and fluffy as we would like. we wanted to figure out how to make a perfect lemon meringue pie with a sky-high topping. here s what we discovered, make the meringue with a hot sugar syrup (what the professionals call italian-style meringue). this ensures that the meringue is cooked through and stable enough to be piled high on top of the filling. the addition of a little cream of tartar to the egg whites while mixing also helps to stabilize the meringue.flavor the filling with both lemon zest and lemon juice for the brightest citrus flavor. remember to strain the filling to remove the zest, which would mar the otherwise silky smooth filling.use a rubber spatula to spread the meringue over the filled pie, making sure to stick the meringue to the edge of the pie crust to prevent the topping from shrinking. once all the meringue is on the pie, use the spatula to make the spikes and peaks of meringue., all-purpose flour , for dusting, brisee (pie dough) for 1 single 9 inch pie crust, egg, heavy cream, cornstarch, cake flour, salt, sugar, egg yolks, lightly beaten, fresh lemon juice, lemon rind, unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, egg whites, sugar, salt

spinach, finely chopped, mustard seeds, bengal gram dal (look for chana dal at an indian store), oil or 1 tbsp butter or 1 tbsp ghee, peas, red pepper (capsicum - if you dont have red use green but it changes the taste), dried red chilies (use red chilli flakes if you dont have this), sweet white onion (if you are in india use a whole white or red onion), cumin seed, curry leaves (optional), italian dressing oil (use ordinary oil if you dont have it), garlic, crushed with, ginger , to make a paste, salt