132 an italian Recipes

handmade italian bread, sliced into about 1/2 inch slices(you don tsp have to make it, but you ll find this in a bakery section, not the wonder bread section), deli pastrami or corned beef, sandwich sliced provolone cheese, not grape ) tomatoes, waffle style french fries (pieces are okay, but you just need the equivalent of 1 fry per sandwich , baked per package directions, your favorite cole slaw...but not overly sweet. my quick version follows, mayo, preshredded cole slaw mix, poppyseed dressing, an extra tsp or 2 of red wine vinegar, cayenne, celery powder (crushed seed), fresh ground black pepper, you will have left over cole slaw

onion, chopped, butter, all-purpose flour, dijon-style mustard, milk, an 8-oz. package. reduced-fat cream cheese cut up, gruyere cheese, shredded (4 oz.), snipped fresh chives or green onions, yukon gold or round red potatoes, cut in thin wedges, sliced cooked ham or country ham, coarsely chopped, coarsely crushed bagel chips, thyme and/or italian parsley leaves

instant couscous, dried sweetened cranberries, curry powder, salt, sugar, orange , juice of, extra virgin olive oil, scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced on an angle, chopped fresh italian parsley, lemon , juice of, chopped walnuts, toasted, fresh ground pepper

skinless, boneless chicken breast halves ( bout 2 lbs total ), butter, italian dry salad dressing mix ., condensed golden mushroom soup or cream of chicken, an 8-oz tub of cream cheese with chives and onion, dry white wine

bacon, brown sugar , packed, chili powder, pear, cored and sliced, lemon juice, cream cheese (1/2 of an 8 oz. tub), green onion, chopped, italian bread (boboli), pecans, chopped, feta cheese, crumbled, fresh basil, honey (optional)

basic pizza dough , recipe follows, hot italian sausage, removed from casings and crumbled, sliced yellow onions, sliced red bell peppers, sliced green bell peppers, sliced seeded and stemmed jalapenos, minced garlic, sliced ham, sliced pepperoni or salami, sliced black olives, grated provolone, grated mozzarella, egg, beaten with 1 tbsp water to make an egg wash, grated parmesan

roast - used chuck roast, several cloves of garlic - i usually use 5 cloves cut into thirds - but, could also use 4 tsp minced garlic, pepperoncini peppers - seeded and sliced, onions cut in half and sliced, provolone cheese, hoagie rolls, beef broth, be made with beer and a package of italian seasoning (dressing)

andouille stuffed jalapenos, olive oil, andouille or other smoked sausage, finely chopped, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, fresh italian parsley, finely chopped, cream cheese, salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, fresh jalapenos, vegetable oil for deep frying, flour, baking powder, essence to taste, egg yolks, beer , as needed, heat olive oil in small saute pan over medium heat and brown andouille. add onion and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. remove from heat and let cool. in medium-size mixing bowl, combine garlic, parsley and cream cheese and mix well. stir in andouille mixture, mix thoroughly and season with salt and pepper., sharp knife , split jalapenos in half lengthwise, leaving the stem intact. remove seeds. stuff 1 heaping tsp. filling in center of each jalapeno, then press together to seal. in large, heavy, deep pot or an electric fryer, heat 4 inches of vegetable oil to 360* f. combine 1 cup. flour and baking powder in shallow bowl and season with essence. place beer and eggs in mixing bowl and whisk in enough of the remaining flour to form batter. the batter should be thick, like a pancake batter. if the batter is too thick, add remaining 1/4 cup. beer to thin it. dredge stuffed peppers in seasoned flour, tapping off any excess. dip jalapenos in batter, coating completely. let the excess drip off. gently lay jalapenos in hot oil, several at a time, and fry until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. drain on paper towels. season with essence and serve.

andouille stuffed jalapenos, olive oil, andouille or other smoked sausage, finely chopped, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, fresh italian parsley, finely chopped, cream cheese, salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, fresh jalapenos, vegetable oil for deep frying, flour, baking powder, essence to taste, egg yolks, beer , as needed, heat olive oil in small saute pan over medium heat and brown andouille. add onion and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. remove from heat and let cool. in medium-size mixing bowl, combine garlic, parsley and cream cheese and mix well. stir in andouille mixture, mix thoroughly and season with salt and pepper., sharp knife , split jalapenos in half lengthwise, leaving the stem intact. remove seeds. stuff 1 heaping tsp. filling in center of each jalapeno, then press together to seal. in large, heavy, deep pot or an electric fryer, heat 4 inches of vegetable oil to 360* f. combine 1 cup. flour and baking powder in shallow bowl and season with essence. place beer and eggs in mixing bowl and whisk in enough of the remaining flour to form batter. the batter should be thick, like a pancake batter. if the batter is too thick, add remaining 1/4 cup. beer to thin it. dredge stuffed peppers in seasoned flour, tapping off any excess. dip jalapenos in batter, coating completely. let the excess drip off. gently lay jalapenos in hot oil, several at a time, and fry until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. drain on paper towels. season with essence and serve.

red potatoes, skin on, medium dice, olive oil, natural all-purpose seasoning, green peppers, medium dice, salt, mexican chorizo or a soft, spicy italian sausage, white vinegar, eggs, english muffins, cut in 1/2 and toasted, tomato slices, unsalted butter, egg yolks, cayenne pepper, chili powder, lemon juice, salt, freshly ground black pepper, warm water

mayonnaise , i prefer hellman s, milk , homogenized or half and half coffee cream, zesty italian salad dressing, salt, pepper, yukon gold potatoes, cooked for approximately 15-20 minutes and diced or chopped, green beans, cooked fresh and cut in pieces or canned (8 oz.) cut green beans, drained, celery rib, diced, spring onions , sliced on an angle, onion, diced, green olives, sliced (optional), lettuce leaves , i prefer boston or romaine, fresh parsley, chopped, bacon slices, cooked crisp and crumbled, i use turkey bacon but that s just me .

portabella mushroom caps , about 3-inch diameter, old bay seasoning, butter-flavored cooking spray (ie i cant believe its not butter not butter flavored oil), grated parmesan cheese, italian seasoned breadcrumbs, melted butter, leftover cooked green beans , from a casserole

thick) slices from an 8 by 4-inch sourdough round, extra-virgin olive oil, sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper, halved grape tomatoes, diced red bell pepper, peeled, seeds removed , and diced english cucumber, minced garlic, capers, freshly chopped italian parsley leaves, freshly julienned basil leaves, balsamic vinegar, red wine vinegar, goat cheese, crumbled, avocado, cut in half, pitted and flesh diced

lean ground meat (use beef, veal or lamb or a mixture), grated onion, garlic clove, minced, water, raw rice, ketchup, prepared mustard, worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper, italian plum tomatoes (796 ml), tomato sauce & mushrooms (312 ml), brown sugar, lemon juice

olive oil, dried bay leaves, garlic, finely chopped (1 tbsp), onions (14 oz), cut into 3/4-inch dice, green bell pepper (6 oz), cut into 1/2-inch dice, ground allspice, yukon gold , maine, pei, or other all-purpose potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/3 inch thick, fish stock , chicken stock, or water (as a last resort), canned whole tomatoes in juice (from a 28-oz can), cut into 1/2-inch diced (measured with their juice), spicy chorico (dry , spicy portuguese sausage) or andouille sausage, casing removed, sliced 14 inch thick, kosher or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, skinless silver hake , cod, haddock, or bass fillets, pinbones removed, fresh cilantro, leaves and tender stems finely chopped (1/4 cup), coarsely chopped fresh italian parsley

extra-virgin olive oil , 2 turns of the pan, bulk italian hot sausage, andouille sausage , cut into 1-inch lengths on an angle, boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into large chunks, salt and freshly ground black pepper, onion, quartered and thinly sliced, carrots, shredded, ribs celery from the heart, thinly sliced, fresh bay leaf, white cannellini beans, fresh sage leaves, thinly sliced, dry white wine, chicken stock, baguette, butter, melted, a handful fresh parsley sprigs, left whole, fresh thyme, left whole

whole milk ricotta, preferably italian-style, candied orange rind, finely chopped, brandy , light rum, or grappa, superfine sugar, eggs, separated, salt, potato starch, grated orange zest (about 1/2 an orange), ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, butter, at room temperature, granulated sugar , for coating molds, cocoa powder, for garnish

dried black-eyed peas, onion, peeled, cut in half and stuck with two cloves, bay leaf, salt plus 2 tbsp, freshly ground pepper, ears fresh corn, shucked, salt, zucchini, diced, crookneck yellow squash, diced, italian roma tomatoes, cored and diced, scallions, washed and sliced thinly at an angle, sherry vinegar, plain yogurt, extra virgin olive oil, flat leaf parsley, washed, leaves chopped coarsely