Sauteed Breaded Veal Chops – Milanese Style
I butterflied veal chops and pounded them until thin. The chops are dipped in egg, rolled in plain bread crumbs, then fried until golden brown. Simple and delicious.
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Ossobuco – Braised Veal Shanks, Milanese Style
How can you go wrong with braised meat? You can’t. This method is one of the easiest and tastiest ways to cook. I love how braising extracts very drop of flavor and tenderizing tougher pieces of meat. That is exactly … Continue reading →
Pan-Roasted Whole Boned Chicken with Beef and Parmesan Stuffing
Raw Whole Chicken with Bones I have never boned a chicken before. I purposely avoided trying this technique so I could continue to deny all the requests I receive to make a Turducken. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turducken) I always thought stuffing a chicken … Continue reading →
Chicken Fricassee with Porcini Mushrooms, White Wine, and Tomatoes
This recipe was simple to make. The chicken is lightly browned in a skillet. Wine is then added to the pan and the yummy bits are scraped up and stirred with a spoon. Next, chopped reconstituted Porcini mushrooms, tomatoes, and … Continue reading →
Stuffed Whole Squid Braised with Tomatoes and White Wine
I cooked this in advance. I took pictures and wrote about the recipe also. I cannot find my post. I still have the pictures but the details about the way this tasted are fuzzy. This is what I do remember: … Continue reading →
My Father’s Fish Soup
I was able to find the best looking whole fish I have ever seen at the supermarket. It’s a yellow tailed snapper. The picture does not do it justice. I was amazed at the clearness of the eyes. Yes, I … Continue reading →
Sautéed Swordfish Steaks with Capers and Vinegar, Stimpirata Style
This dish was quick and easy to make. My swordfish steaks were about an inch thick so I even added a few minutes to the cooking time. The final result was delicious. My husband, who only likes fried catfish and … Continue reading →
Shrimp Fried in Leavened Batter
I have fried shrimp many times over the years. I tend to stick with a commercial batter since the results are consistent. My attempts to make homemade batters have always resulted in coatings that are too thick and bread like … Continue reading →
Frittata with Green Beans / Frittata with Pan-Fried Onions and Potatoes
Thanks to a typo I’ve been given two chances to try eggs again this week. I’m egg-cited. [smile] An opportunity like this does not come around everyday! Hang in there with me…I’m trying to build momentum for myself. My very … Continue reading →
Baked Polenta with Bolognese Meat Sauce
This recipe has four ingredients: Béchamel Sauce, Polenta, Bolognese Meat Sauce and parmesan cheese. Once the three main components are made the dish comes together in no time. It is layered in a fashion similar to lasagna. However, instead of … Continue reading →
Baked Semolina Gnocchi
I was excited to try this dish because I love gnocchi. I’m not sure why. There isn’t much to them but they make me very happy. This recipe is for gnocchi in a very different way than I am a … Continue reading →
Risotto with Bolognese Meat Sauce
I was more confident making the risotto this week. During the pasta section, I made a double batch of Bolognese Sauce. I froze the remainder for use in today’s recipe. After the sauce was defrosted, I heated it gently in … Continue reading →
Risotto with Asparagus
Risotto is another dish I hoped to first try in Italy. Over the years I’ve watched Lidia, Mario, and Giada make risotto on television with great ease. All the same I wanted to make sure my first taste would be … Continue reading →
Sliced Pasta Roll with Spinach and Ham Filling
SAUCE, FILLING, PASTA, ROLL, SAUCE, LAYER, BAKE That’s what I kept repeating to myself has I gathered all the ingredients to make this pasta dish. • make Tomato Sauce with Onion and Butter • make spinach and ham filling (spinach, … Continue reading →
Cappellacci – Ravioli Filled with Sweet Potatoes
I love sweet potatoes! I’ve been eating them for as long as I can remember. I enjoy them in a variety of sweet or savory dishes. No matter how they are prepared they always taste yummy. So I was delighted … Continue reading →