41007 sicilian fruit nut bars Recipes

fennel bulb (sometimes called anise; 1 1/4 lb), any fronds chopped and stalks trimmed flush with bulb and discarded, crumbled saffron threads, raisins, dry white wine, onion, finely chopped, fennel seeds, crushed, extra-virgin olive oil, sardines in oil, drained, perciatelli or spaghetti, pine nuts, toasted, dry bread crumbs, toasted and tossed with 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil and salt to taste

spaghettini, extra virgin olive oil (good quality ), garlic clove, finely chopped, crushed red pepper flakes, grape tomatoes, halved, pitted nicoise olive, chopped, bocconcini (or bite-sized balls, fresh mozzarella), pine nuts, toasted, fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

eggplants (small to medium size - 1 1/2 lbs. each), salt, olive oil, onion, finely chopped, fresh garlic, minced, breadcrumbs (packaged, plain ), golden raisin, pine nuts (or slivered almonds), parmesan cheese, grated, fresh parsley, minced, fresh lemon juice

mayonnaise , no substitute, dijon mustard, best quality, garlic, minced (i like it garlicky), onion, minced, celery, minced, lemon , juice of, fine salt, white pepper, boiled chopped cooked chicken, mango, cubed, toasted crouton, tomato, seeded and diced, toasted pine nuts, halved, romaine lettuce

pine nuts, fresh basil leaves, garlic cloves, minced, extra virgin olive oil, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, freshly grated, red pepper flakes, crushed, tomatoes, ripe, peeled, seeded, chopped, drained, coarse salt & freshly ground black pepper

head cauliflower, cored and broken into small florets, extra virgin olive oil, anchovy fillets, mashed to a paste with the side of a large knife, coarse salt, raisins, pine nuts, toasted, lemon , zest of, panko breadcrumbs (japanese bread crumbs), fresh ground black pepper, spaghetti, fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped, freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese , for serving

fresh breadcrumb, milk, parmesan cheese, onion, finely chopped, chopped fresh parsley, egg, fresh minced garlic, salt and pepper, italian sausage, casings removed, chopped pine nuts, toasted (1/4 cup is measured after chopping), currants (or to taste)

celery rib, spanish onion (purple skin ), eggplant, garlic cloves, green olives, pitted and halved, pine nuts, toasted, peeled tomatoes, fresh sweet basil, white sugar, red wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, frying oil

fresh breadcrumb, milk, freshly grated parmesan cheese, chopped onion, chopped fresh basil, egg, garlic, minced, ground black pepper, sweet italian sausage link, casings removed, dried currants, pine nuts, toasted

anchovy fillets, undrained , or to taste, onion, chopped, tomato paste, salmon, undrained, or more to taste, water, pine nuts , or to taste, raisins , or to taste, salt and ground black pepper to taste, saffron, spaghettini

extra-virgin olive oil, tuna steaks, salt and freshly ground black pepper, onion, sliced (about 1 cup), garlic cloves, minced, salted capers , soaked in water for 10 minutes and drained, minced pitted green olives, tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped, fish stock or water, as needed, fresh flat-leaf parsley, coarsely chopped, fresh basil leaves , torn, pine nuts, toasted

raisins, boiling water, seedless grapes, halved, dried apricot, diced (1/4-inch dice ), red onion , cut into small slivers, lemon , juice of, extra virgin olive oil, salt & freshly ground black pepper, radicchio, baby spinach, loosely packed, prosciutto (thin slices), pine nuts, toasted, rosemary sprig, oil, for frying

mushrooms, butter (1/2 stick), olive oil, leek, rinsed and finely chopped, dry porcini mushrooms , soaked in water, italian bread, parmesan cheese, grated, fresh italian parsley, chopped, pine nuts (aka, toasted pinoli), salt and pepper, roasted red pepper (to garnish ) (optional)

pancetta, minced, sharp provolone cheese, shredded, fresh italian parsley, minced, pine nuts, toasted, raisins, minced, garlic clove, minced, pork loin, salt pork, finely chopped and blanched 5 minutes, onion, chopped, fresh italian parsley, minced, garlic clove, minced, full-bodied red wine, dry marsala, fresh basil, minced or 1 tsp dried basil, crumbled, fresh oregano or 1/4 tsp dried oregano, crumbled, fresh mint leaves, minced or 1 pinch dried mint, crumbled, salt & freshly ground black pepper, diced tomatoes, undrained

egg, dijon mustard, fresh lemon, halved, chopped garlic, mint leaves, chopped, olive oil, salt, freshly ground white pepper, whole chicken (about 4 lb) boiled, bones removed and the meat small diced, diced red onions, diced celery, toasted pine nuts, sultans or currants, soaked in 1/2 cup marsala, arugula, cleaned

raisins, boiling water, halved large seedless grapes, diced dried apricots (1/4-inch dice ), fried rosemary , recipe follows, red onion , cut into small slivers, lemon, juiced, extra-virgin olive oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper, head radicchio , about 3/4 lb, loosely packed baby spinach, prosciutto or 1/4 lb sausage, grilled and cubed, optional, pine nuts, toasted, rosemary sprigs, oil, for frying

ground beef , pork and veal mix from the butcher s counter (meatloaf mix), salt and pepper, italian bread crumbs, egg, garlic, minced, white onion, grated, golden or dark raisins, chopped, pine nuts, chopped, grated cheese , parmigiano or romano, chopped flat-leaf parsley, arugula leaves or baby spinach, prosciutto di parma, deli sliced provolone, extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling, cavatappi ( corkscrew shaped hollow pasta) or rigatoni, broccolini, trimmed into florets, butter, ricotta cheese, lemon zest, chopped fresh thyme leaves, grape or small vine tomatoes, halved

cooked chickpeas, drained, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, raisins, lightly toasted pine nuts, sliced green onions, salt packed anchovies , rinsed under cool water, minced, grated lemon zest, salt, freshly ground black pepper, hard boiled eggs, peeled and quartered, tuna packed in olive oil, drained and flaked, or 3/4 cup drained , flaked home cured tuna in olive oil, reserve some oil, fresh basil leaves , cut into thin chiffonade