This simple Italian style roasted fish is simple and easy to prepare . The contrast of the raisins and pine nuts with the fish is just sublime . Technically this recipe uses Branzino a fish I have seen more widely available in good seafood retailers. Ask the fishmonger to gut and remove its fins to [...]
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La Fiammetta restaurant in San Franscisco , California serves this delightful mushroom salad that will not allow you to miss the meat. Portablla mushrooms are so hearty and filling , besides being delicious.
Serves 2
LA FIAMMETTA RISTORANTE , CA
1 lb portabello mushrooms (about 4 ) stems removed and halved lengthwise and caps cut into 1/2 inch [...]
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For years Mary Ann Esposito has been inspiring us with her Italian creations. There is really no greater convience food than pasta to me, it is the ultimate pantry staple, seriously. Here Mary Ann has combined this dish with fresh asparagus , but I have used fresh or frozen artichokes too, feel free to substitute [...]
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It can be challenging to create meals for two , especially on a weeknight , that’s quick ,delicious and not too fussy. Here is where boneless , skinless chicken breasts come in handy. The quick cooking ensures tender , juicy cutlets you will just love to sink your teeth into after a busy day.
Source CUSINE
2 [...]
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recently I visited one of my favorite cities in Massachutes. Boston is brimming with some of the finest restaurants, especially in Italian cusine. The food is just one of the perks of visiting this beautiful city. This recipe comes from Lucia, restaurant and bar. The owner uses De Cecco pasta in this particular dish, a [...]
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My family enjoys a good braised chicken any time of year. Truth be told I do not limit myselk to Rosemary in the warmer months, especially when basil and cherrt tomatoes grow so plentifully in my garden. This is my basic recipe for a braise feel free to adjust it to your family’s liking.
1 3-4 [...]
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Tuna tends to get dry when cooked completly. Ideally it should be seared and pink in the center. If this is not to your liking choose any other fish filet,carefully adjusting the cooking time. I first tried this simple fish dish in the Val D’Aosta in Italy, The setting and simplicity of the dish made [...]
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This salad, popularly known as Panzanella is my son Rahul’s all time favorite salad. I originally got the recipie from Cook’s illustrated, but, as always I have made just a few modifications to suit my family’s taste. The beauty of this salad is that it uses day old bread, so no waste.
Serves 4
1 lb Italian [...]
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Here is another great recipie from my favorite cooking magazine Food and wine. I have amended it to add Olives and capers which I feel go great with this dish, but, feel free to omit them if you wish. Although the original recipe calls for penne my family prefers Tri color fusilli, the choice is [...]
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My brother’s wife, Karishma, (her name means Miracle, which she surely is ) loves Olives. During my recent visit to Malta I prepared this pasta adding roasted artichoke hearts too. Try my version of this simple, delicious pasta dish. I use Fusilli or Bow tie pasta but any pasta of your choice will do
Serves 4
1 [...]
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