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Spaghetti alla Carbonara

Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 ounces thick cut pancetta, cut into ¼ inch dices 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced ½ teaspoon black pepper, or more to taste 2 egg yolks salt to taste 1 cup dry white wine 1 pound (454 grams) spaghetti ¼ cup freshly grated Pecorino cheese   METHOD Place a 10-to 12- …


Spaghetti alla Rustica

Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 ½ thinly sliced medium red Onion 1 ½ cup canned tomatoes, crushed in their own juices 1 lb spaghetti coarse salt to taste 4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated   METHOD  Melt some butter and heat some oil in a heavy pan over medium-low heat. Add the onion and …


Jerusalem Artichoke Soup

INGREDIENTS :  1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil 1 cup chopped onion 2 celery stalks (chopped) 2 pounds Jerusalem artichokes, peeled and cut into chunks 1 quart chicken stock (use vegetable stock for vegetarian option, and gluten-free stock if cooking gluten-free) Salt and pepper to taste   METHOD : Heat and extra virgin olive oil in a soup pot …


Tagliolini alla Chitara con Funghi e Piselli

INGREDIENTS For the meatballs: 8 ounces (228 grams) ground veal ¼ cup (28 grams) freshly grated Parmesan- Reggiano cheese ½ cup (30 grams) unseasoned bread crumbs 1 small garlic clove, minced 1 large egg yolk 2 teaspoons chopped fresh Italian parsley Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil plus more for drizzling (optional) …


Insalata di Mare Calda

Serves 2 INGREDIENTS  6 large shrimp, boiled and peeled  4 large calamari, cleaned and cut length wise  4 large scallops  12 littleneck clams, brushed and washed  1  small red onion, sliced thinly  2 beef steak or heirloom tomatoes, cut into wedges  10 basil leaves, sliced thinly 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar  1 tablespoon of lemon juice ¼ cup of white wine  Salt to taste Crushed red pepper to …


Carciofi alla Romana

Serves 4   INGREDIENTS :   2 lemons 8 medium globe artichokes 2 quarts water 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2  teaspoon freshly ground black pepper   METHOD :   Have ready a large bowl of cold water. Halve the lemons, squeeze their juice into a bowl and add the squeezed halves. Remove the …


Fegatini di Pollo alla Florentina

INGREDIENTS :         (Makes 4 appetizer servings) 1 pound chicken livers (fancy) 4 medium size shallots 1 cup dry white wine 2 tablespoons butter 8 tablespoons olive oil 1 fennel (medium size) cut tops salt and pepper METHOD : Wash and dry chicken livers, set aside over paper towel. Slice shallots very thin and set aside. Preheat …


Ricotta Cheese & Pop-Overs

Serves 4-6   Ricotta Cheese: 1/2 lb. goat cheese ricotta 1/2 lb. milk ricotta 3 teaspoons olive oil   Method: In a slow speed mixer or by hand, mix the ricotta.  Add olive oil and crushed red peppers to serve.   Popovers: 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cups milk 5 eggs 1/2 tsp salt   Method: Mix milk and all-purpose …


Insalata di Anguria e Fave

(Watermelon Salad with Arugula, Frisee, Fresh Fava Beans & Ricotta Salata) Serves 4-6   1 small seedless round watermelon (3-4 lbs) 3 cups fresh fava beans, totally peeled 2-1/2 cups baby arugula 2 cups frisee; cut from stem, 3″ long 12-16 thin slices (1″-4″) of ricotta salad Extra Virgin Olive Oil to taste 1 lemon Salt and pepper to taste …


Penne a la Salvia

(Penne with White Veal Ragu) Serves 6   4 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup olive oil 1 medium Spanish onion, chopped 1 carrot, peeled and chopped 4 whole celery stalks, cleaned and chopped 2 lbs. ground veal 4 oz ground prosciutto 1 tsp. ground netmeg Salt and black pepper 15 leaves fresh sage Chicken broth to taste 1-1/2 cups white wine …