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Carciofini Crudi

INGREDIENTS  3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 lemon Salt (to taste) Freshly ground black pepper (to taste) 4 oz baby artichokes, cleaned  1  tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese 4 Parmesan shavings  arugula   METHOD  In a bowl, mix the lemon juice with salt and pepper.  Slowly whisk in the oil to emulsify. Slice the artichokes very thinly, making sure the …


Timballo di Melanzane

Two Layer Eggplant Parmigiano Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 2 medium eggplants (sliced lengthwise into ¼ inch slices) 1½ tsp kosher salt (more to taste) 1½ tsp freshly ground black pepper(more to taste) ½ cup all-purpose flour 2 large eggs 1 cups extra virgin olive oil 1 cups canned tomato puree 1 cup grated Parmigiano-Regianno cheese 3 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly …


Farro Salad

Serves 2-3 INGREDIENTS 2 cups farro 5 shallots 4 large garlic cloves 1 bunch fresh thyme Arugula 1 ½ cup white wine 3 ½ cups chicken stock Salt and pepper to taste ¾ cup chopped dry apricots ½ cup toasted almonds 2 marinated portabello mushrooms (see recipe below) ½ eggplant 6 tablespoons Vincotto 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar Olive oil …


Bucatini Cacio e Pepe

2 Servings INGREDIENTS Kosher salt 7 oz. pasta (such as tagliolini, bucatini, or spaghetti) 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter, cubed, divided 1 tsp. freshly cracked black pepper 2/4 cup finely grated Grana Padano or Parmesan 2/4 cup finely chopped Pecorino   METHOD Bring 3 quarts water to a boil in a 5-qt. pot. Season with salt; add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, …


Fried Green Tomatoes

Serves 4 INGREDIENTS   4 large green tomatoes  2 eggs   1 cup all-purpose flour   ½ cup cornmeal   2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt   1 quart vegetable oil for frying   METHOD Slice tomatoes ½ inch thickness. Discard the ends. Whisk eggs and milk together in a medium-sized bowl. Scoop flour onto a plate; 2 mix cornmeal, breadcrumbs …


Insalata Pontormo

Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons red wine 3/8 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 4 tablespoons good-quality olive oil, divided 3 1/2 ounces Italian pancetta, sliced 1/2-inch thick and cut into 1/4-inch-by- 1/2-inch strips 1 tablespoon mixed fresh herbs (any combination of rosemary, thyme, basil, savory, …


Shrimp Scampi

  INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil 5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 2 pounds (908) jumbo shrimp in the shell, preferably head on 2 cups (480 ml) dry white wine 1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley ½  teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or more to taste 1 tablespoon (14 grams) unsalted butter   METHOD Place a 10-to-12 inch skillet over …


Spaghetti With Meatballs

  INGREDIENTS For The Meatballs:  1 cup day old sourdough bread cubes 1 cup whole milk 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium red onion finely chopped 8 ounces ground veal 8 ounces ground chuck 8 ounces lean ground pork 8 ounces sweet Italian sausage(about 2) removed from casings and crumbled 3 tablespoons dried oregano ½ cup freshly grated Parmigian0-Reggiano …


Veal Saltimbocca

Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 4 (5-ounce) thinly sliced veal cutlets (scaloppini) 4 slices thinly sliced prosciutto 8 fresh sage leaves, plus more for garnish All-purpose flour, for dredging Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 tablespoons dry white wine   METHOD   Place the veal cutlets side by side on a …


Petto Di Pollo alla Martini

Serves one INGREDIENTS  kosher salt 1/2  green beans or haricot verts 1/2 cup baby carrots 1/2  boneless, skinless chicken breast, pounded out thinly Freshly ground black pepper 2-3  tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 large egg beaten Olive oil 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup good quality white wine   …