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
Sicilian Fish Soup
Heat the olive oil in a medium stockpot set on medium-high heat until sizzling, about 2 minutes, Add the onion, garlic, red pepper flakes and curry powder and cook for 3 minutes, until the onion begins to soften. Stir in
Grandma’s Polenta
Make the polenta according to manufacturer’s directions. When the polenta is almost cooked through, remove the pan from the heat and stir in the Parmesan, Mascarpone, and pepper. Serve along your favorite dish. Chef’s Tip: An alternative way to serve this polenta is
Green Salad with Broiled Goat Cheese
The broiled goat cheese supplies a real burst of flavor. When paired with this simple green salad, it produces a match made in heaven.Place the salad greens in a large bowl, sprinkle with the salt and pepper, and mix well.
Mussel Soup with Curry
My father, Don Vincenzo, built quite a reputation with this dish. I borrowed this recipe and took it with me to every restaurant where I worked. As my father used to say, “The real magic of food lies in the
Chicken Soup with Meatballs
A full-bodied broth, chock full of flavor. A delightful comfort-food meal for a cozy autumn evening.To Prepare the Chicken Soup:In a large saucepan, combine the olive oil, diced carrots, chopped onions, garlic, red pepper flakes, thyme, sage, marjoram, oregano, salt
Onion Soup with Gorgonzola & Prosciutto
Heat the olive oil in a large stock pot or Dutch oven set on medium-high heat until sizzling, about 2 minutes. Add the onions, garlic, thyme, parsley, basil, sage, red pepper flakes and half of the prosciutto. Cook for 12
Sicilian Bread Soup
In a large pot, cook the garlic and red pepper flakes in the 6 tablespoons olive oil for 3 to 4 minutes over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot and celery, and cook 5 more minutes, stirring well. Add the
Tuna, Tomato, Olive & Caper Salad
Mix all the dry spices and the sugar, then sprinkle over both sides of the sliced tomatoes and let them sit for about 15 minutes. To prepare the Vinaigrette Dressing: Place all the ingredients into a bowl and whisk well until they
Trio of Salad Greens with Creamy Black Cherry Dressing
To prepare the Parmesan-Glazed Croutons: Preheat the oven to 200 degrees. Mix all the ingredients, using 1 tablespoon of the Parmesan for this step and reserving the remaining tablespoon. Be sure to coat the croutons well. Place the croutons on a baking tray