Published by tony November 11th, 2007
Italian Bread Pudding
Many cultures have their own version of bread pudding - everyone seeks a use for day-old bread. This is the Italian version of this popular dessert. Enjoy!
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Ingredients:
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 large loaf day-old or toasted Italian bread
6 eggs
2 cups whole milk
2 cups heavy cream
1/4 cup anisette liqueur (optional)
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup granulated sugar
Preparation:
1 - Preheat oven to 375F. Lightly grease an oblong 13″ x 9″ baking pan with 1 tsp of the butter. Melt the remaining butter. Tear the bread into large chunks, and combine with melted butter in a bowl.
2 - Beat the eggs in a large bowl, and whisk in the milk, cream, liqueur, honey, and sugar.
3 - Place the bread mixture in the prepared pan. Pour the egg mixture over the top, and stir.
4 - Bake for 30 minutes, uncovered. Stir, and return to the oven. Bake for about 15 to 20 minutes longer until set. Serve warm with whipped cream, if desired.
Serves 8 to 10
Published by tony November 11th, 2007
Chicken Fricassee
This Italian version of stewed chicken is a favorite dish in many Italian and Italian-American homes. Enjoy this easy italian recipe!
Ingredients:
3 lbs boneless chicken
2 white onions
1 bulb garlic
20 plum tomatoes
1/2 bunch fresh parsley
10 sprigs fresh thyme
3 tbsp olive oil
1 cup Merlot
4 cups chicken broth
2 bay leaves
1 tbsp fennel seeds
Fresh-cracked black pepper
1/4 cup fresh-grated Parmesan cheese
Preparation:
1 - Rinse the chicken in cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Peel and roughly chop the onions. Peel and mince the garlic. Clean and roughly chop the tomatoes. Clean the parsley and thyme, and leave whole.
2 - Heat the oil to medium-high temperature in a large heavy-bottomed pan with a lid. Brown the chicken on all sides. Add the garlic and onion, and lightly brown. Add the tomatoes, and stir for 2 minutes.
3 - Pour in the wine, and reduce by half the volume. Add the stock, herbs, and spices. Reduce heat to low.
4 - Cover, and simmer for 90 minutes. Serve sprinkled with the Parmesan cheese.
Serves 8 to 10
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