Category Archives: Recipe Index
Mushroom Timballo
This is the recipe that I have been dreading since day one of this challenge. I had looked at the title, but not the details of the recipe. All I could think was that I wasn’t brave enough to make … Continue reading →
Sauteed Shitake Mushroom Caps, Porcini
I was curious to try this recipe – one of my favourite treats if I happen to be in Italy during Porcini season is to indulge in the pungent fungus at every possible opportunity. Porcini have been called one of … Continue reading →
Fried Breaded Mushrooms, Tuscan Style
Easy and yummy. This is basically the same process I used with the fried broccoli–dip into beaten egg, bread crumbs and fry in vegetable oil. I made the bread crumbs from ciabatta bread. By toasting them after the first go … Continue reading →
Fresh Mushrooms with Porcini, Rosemary and Tomatoes
If you like mushrooms, you really need to make this recipe. It contains fresh mushrooms, but the flavor addition of dried porcinis is what really puts it over the top. For this recipe, you saute in olive oil garlic, rosemary … Continue reading →
Smothered Boston Lettuce with Pancetta
We’re on page 507. I’ve cooked 62 dishes so far. I’ve completely enjoyed almost all of them. And when I was totally convinced I wouldn’t, I surprised myself by loving a few new things. Now I have finally come to … Continue reading →
Braised Leeks with Parmesan Cheese
Sautéed Mixed Greens with Olive Oil and Garlic
One of the things that I have most liked about this cooking challenge is that it has forced me to stretch my comfort zone. When I was a little girl, my mother made sautéed greens many times for us. Since … Continue reading →
Breaded fried Finocchio
When Palma and I were splitting up the recipes for ‘our’ day my heart leapt when we got to page 504. Time to digress – we’re on page 504. There is a sadness with that . . . only 144 … Continue reading →
Braised Finocchio
Fennel has always been my ‘most’ favorite. Well… the truth? It’s been my favorite since Ive been old enough to know what it was. Marcella describes Finocchio as related to anise, but with a cool, mild aroma. I love it … Continue reading →
Baked Escarole Torta
I made this recipe back at the beginning of November. I recieved some escarole in my CSA box, and thought I’d give this a try. I know I’d used escarole in a soup before, but it’s not something I’ve had … Continue reading →
Sauteed Baby Eggplant Halves with Mozzarella
Listen up, Colleen, and Caroline! This post is for you. You could almost (only almost, mind you) convince me to join your veggie-tarian craziness with this dish. We enjoyed it as the main course, and didn’t miss meat at all. … Continue reading →
Eggplant Cubes, Al Funghetto
Breaded Eggplant Cutlets
When Michael and I were first married, I made fried eggplant frequently. It was one of the traditional dishes that Michael loved so much. Over time though, we changed the way that we eat and fried foods have become an … Continue reading →
Eggplant Parmesan
I brought this dish to a potluck dinner for my Italian Language Meet-up group back in August, and it was quite a hit! I usually make this dish every summer, but of course it was the first time I did … Continue reading →