Ricotta Pudding
In a large bowl mix well the ricotta, sugar and the grated chocolate. Spoon the ricotta pudding into four large martini glasses, top with the crumbled pistachio nuts, a dollop of whipped cream and the maraschino cherries. You can serve it right
Eggplant Rolls Stuffed with Ricotta
To make the Pikkio Pakkio sauceMix all the ingredients in a bowl and let them sit undisturbed for at least an hour. The flavors will come together as the ingredients marinate. While the sauce is resting, make the eggplant rollatini.Take
Pasta with Eggplant and Smoked Mozzarella
Add the extra light olive oil to a large sauce pan and cook over high heat until it starts to bubble then reduce heat to medium high. Deep Fry the eggplant pieces about two to three minutes or until they start
Salmon with Brussel Sprouts and Red Wine Sauce
In a large sauce pan cook the oil and the red pepper flakes over medium heat until the extra virgin olive oil starts to sizzle. Add the bacon and cook one to two minutes stirring well. Next add the Brussel sprouts and
Peppered Steak
Brush the steaks with one tablespoon of olive oil, then coat with the crushed peppercorns on all sides.In a large sauté pan big enough to hold all the steaks at once, heat the oil over medium high heat until it
Scalloped Potatoes
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. First, spread the softened butter all over the bottom and sides of the baking dish. Next layer the potato slices on top of the butter covering the bottom of the baking dish. Sprinkle the potatoes with
Red Wine Sauce
In a sauce pan over medium heat add the oil and the pancetta. Cook stirring well until the pancetta starts to brown, about two minutes. Next you will add the onion, carrot, celery and sugar, stirring well cook for two to
Pasta with Zucchini Sauce
Bring a pot of water to boil. Then add the pasta and cook three minutes less than the directions given on the package. (We will finish cooking the pasta in the sauce.) In a large sauté pan, add the olive oil
Mixed up Cauliflower
Add the olive oil to the pan and cook over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook stirring well for one minute. Add the onion and the red pepper flakes and cook two more minutes while stirring. Add two tablespoons of the parsley
Braised Lentils
Add the olive oil to the pan and cook over medium heat. Add the red pepper flakes. Add the garlic and cook stirring well for one minute. Add the onion, carrot, the optional celery leaves and celery and cook two more minutes while