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Make a bouquet garni, by placing all herbs in a pre-made cheesecloth bag or place in a square of cheesecloth, gather all sides together and tie securely into a pouch at the top with kitchen string. Combine all ingredients in a

Prepare the artichokes: Snap off the outer leaves until the inner leaves become yellow-green and tender. Trim the bottom and peel the tough dark green outer layer of the stem. Slice the artichokes in quarters. Remove the remaining leaves and

Preheat the oven to 375degrees Make a "Soffritto" (a flavorful vegetable base) by finely chopping together the carrots, celery and onion about 10-12 quick pulses in a food processor. In a large sauté pan over medium heat, cook together the olive oil,

Marinade: Combine the onions, parsley, red pepper flakes, basil, sage, thyme, oregano, rosemary, lemon juice and white wine in the food processor. Process until ingredients are well blended. With the motor running, slowly add the olive oil and process until well

Brown the sausages on all sides in half of the olive oil. Remove the sausages, slice each sausage into thirds for easier serving and keep warm. Fry the peppers over high heat until just brown, about 3-4 minutes. Transfer the

Preheat your oven to 325 degrees. Season the pork roast with the salt and pepper (all sides). In a deep sauté pan, heat the oil over a medium high heat. When the oil is hot, brown the roast on all sides. Let

Make the mush potatoes and keep warm. Make a paste by mixing the softened butter and the flour, set aside. Place a scallopine on a flat work surface. Top with one portion of Asiago cheese, one large basil leaf, and one portion

Combine the flour, salt and pepper on a large plate or in a bowl. Toss the lamb pieces in the flour, a few pieces at a time, to lightly coat. Brush off excess flour. In a Dutch Oven, heat three Tablespoon

Make the bouquet garni, place the thyme , Parsley and Bay leaf, and peppercorns in a pre-made cheesecloth bag or place in a square of cheesecloth, gather all sides together and tie securely into a pouch at the top with