Published by tony June 19th, 2008
Gamberi Marinara
This classic Italian recipe is a real quickie! Enjoy it tonight!
Ingredients:
2 lbs fresh or frozen shrimp
1/2 cup olive oil
1 clove minced garlic
2 lbs plum tomatoes, mashed
1 tbsp fresh minced basil (or dry basil)
pinch of oregano
2 tbsp dry white wine
Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation:
1 - Shell and de-vein the fresh shrimp. Wash and drain well.
2 - In a medium-size saucepan, cook the garlic in 1/4 cup olive oil, over low flame, until light brown. Add the tomatoes, basil, oregano, wine, salt and pepper. Cover partially. Simmer for 30 minutes.
3 - In a large skillet, heat the remaining olive oil. Saute the shrimp for about 3 minutes. Discard the oil and add the shrimp to the sauce. Simmer for 3 minutes.
Serves 4 to 6
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Published by tony June 5th, 2008
Carciofi Fritti
Not only is this easy Italian recipe a savory accompaniment to any chicken, meat or fish dishes, but an excellent appetizer as well!
Ingredients:
2 packages frozen artichoke hearts
1/2 cup flour
3 large eggs
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp grated lemon rind
2 cups dry breadcrumbs
2 cups vegetable oil
1 medium lemon, cut into wedges
Preparation:
1 - Rinse frozen artichoke hearts in a strainer under warm running water to defrost. In a medium skillet, bring 2 cups of water to a boil and add 1 tsp salt. Place artichokes in a single layer in pan and cook, covered, over medium heat, about 3 minutes. Using a pair of tongs, transfer artichoke hearts to a colander. Let cool slightly; blot thoroughly dry with a paper towel.
2 - Place flour in a bowl. In another bowl, beat eggs with 1 tsp salt and pepper. In a third bowl, combine lemon rind with breadcrumbs. Dredge artichoke hearts in flour and shake off excess. Lightly coat with egg, letting the excess drip off; thoroughly coat in breadcrumb mixture. Arrange in a single layer on a platter lined with waxes paper. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set coating.
3 - In a deep 12-inch skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Fry artichokes on both sides until lightly golden. Transfer with tongs to paper towels to drain.
4 - To serve, arrange on a large platter and garnish with lemon wedges.
Serves 8 to 10
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Published by tony June 1st, 2008
Agnello Incrostati
The parsley-breadcrumb coating seals in the juices, while the mustard adds additional flavor to this truly delicious Italian lamb recipe!
Ingredients:
1 rack of lamb, 8 ribs
1 garlic clove, split in half
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp minced fresh thyme
1/4 cup fresh breadcrumbs
1 tbsp minced parsley leaves
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 small bunch curly parsley sprigs
1 lemon, cut into wedges
Preparation:
1 - Adjust rack to center of oven and preheat to 375F.
2 - Trim most of the fat from the top of the meat. Rub the roast well with garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper and thyme.
3 - Wrap each exposed bone end of the chops with foil to prevent burning while baking.
4 - Place lamb meat side down on a rack in a roasting pan. Cook until meat thermometer registers 140F for medium-rare, about 35 minutes, or 145F for medium, about 45 minutes.
5 - While meat is roasting, combine breadcrumbs and parsley in a small bowl; set aside.
6 - Remove lamb from oven and turn it over. Spread mustard over meat and firmly press breadcrumb mixture over top of lamb. Return to oven and bake until crumb mixture is lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Remove foil from bone ends and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
7 - Place rack on a large oval platter and garnish with parsley sprigs and lemon wedges. carve between ribs to serve.
Serves 3 to 4
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Published by tony May 23rd, 2008
Cozze en Bianco
This tasty Italian seafood recipe comes to us by Kristal McKanders from Nashville, TN. People say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. Well, women love to eat too! A great way for men to show appreciation for their significant others is by learning to cook their partners’ favorite meal.
Country music artist Vince Gill recently teamed up with Johnny Carrabba, founder of Carrabba’s Italian Grill, to learn to do just that for his wife Amy Grant. Johnny taught Vince how to make Amy’s favorite dish and popular menu item, Mussels in White Wine Sauce, in front of a small audience at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville as part of a fund raiser for a Nashville homeless shelter. Thanks Kristal!
Enjoy!
Ingredients:
2 oz olive oil
1 lb cleaned Canadian Mussels
1/4 chopped yellow onion
6 cloves chopped garlic
1 oz Pernod liquor
8 basil leaves chopped
6 oz lemon butter sauce
Juice of 1 lemon
Preparation:
1 - Heat oil in sauté pan. Add mussels, cover and cook until shells begin to open about 2 minutes. Remove top and add garlic and onions and toss. Cover pan again and cook for 1 minute.
2- Remove top and add remaining ingredients. Reduce heat for 2 minutes with top off. Place in bowl and serve.
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Published by tony May 18th, 2008
Mozzarella Fritta
Enjoy this filling Italian appetizer recipe with a glass of your favorite chilled Italian white wine!
Ingredients:
8 oz whole milk Mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup flour
2 extra large eggs
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups dry breadcrumbs
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
Preparation:
1 - Cut the Mozzarella into 1/2-inch slices and then into 1/2-inch strips.
2 - Place the flour in a bowl. In another bowl, beat the eggs, salt and pepper thoroughly with a fork. Place the bread crumbs in a third bowl.
3 - Dip the mozzarella strips in flour, then in beaten eggs. Dredge thoroughly in breadcrumbs, making sure the cheese is thoroughly coated with crumbs so that it does not ooze in frying. Arrange strips in single layer on a large platter lined with waxed paper. Chill for at least 1 hour (chilling will prevent the breadcrumb coating from falling off when frying).
4 - In a 12-inch skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Fry the Mozzarella in two batches, turning once, until lightly golden on both sides. Drain on paper towels.
5 - To serve, arrange on a platter and serve immediately.
Serves 6 to 8
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