Category Archives: Italian Restaurant

Bottle of red, Bottle of white…My Italian Restaurant.

Cioppino

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Ingredients 3/4 cup butter 2 onions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped 2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth 2 bay leaves 1 tablespoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 … Continue reading →

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Zuppe di Vongole – Clam Soup

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

6 T olive oil 1 tsp finely chopped garlic 1/2 cup white wine 3 pounds of tomatoes, peeled, gently squeezed of excess juice, and coarsely chopped (about 3-4 cups) 2 dozen small hardshell clams in their shells 1 cup boiling … Continue reading →

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Zuppe di Cozze – Mussel Soup

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

4 dozen small mussels in their shells 1/4 cup chopped onions 1/4 cup chopped celery 1 tsp chopped garlic 1/2 cup olive oil 1 T basil finely chopped if fresh or 1 tsp dried basil Freshly ground pepper 1/2 cup … Continue reading →

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Ravioli – Swiss Chard and Cheese Filling

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

6 cups Spinach or Swiss Chard stems and spines removed, finely chopped  12 T oil 12 eggs 1 cup grated cheese or mixture of grated parmesan and ricotta cheese 1 tsp nutmeg 1/2 tsp cloves parsley garlic marjarom grated bread crumbs Stuff … Continue reading →

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Macaroni and Cheese

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

My kids always liked Kraft Mac and Cheese.  Yes, the powdered cheese kind that reminds me of Cheese Whiz.  This is a more adult version that most will like. 2 c macaroni 2 T olive oil 4 T butter 1 … Continue reading →

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Eggplant Parmesan – Parmigiana di Melanzani

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

1 1/2 pounds eggplant, peeled and cut in 1/2 inch slices Salt Flout 1/4 to 1/2 cup olive oil 2 cups your favorite pasta sauce 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced 1/2 cup freshly greated Parmesan cheese Preheat oven to … Continue reading →

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Leftover Spaghetti Frittata – Oh, so good!

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

I only make this when we I have leftover spaghetti, so it is easy! 8 ounces spaghetti, cooked, rinsed, cooled. 1 cup tomato-based pasta sauce (you can always warm extra to serve on the side) 5 large eggs 1/2 cup … Continue reading →

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Grilled Fish of the Day and Rosemario Cream Sauce over Pasta and Vegetables

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

On vacation in Puerta Vallarta looking for some classic Mexican food, and within walking distance from the Paradise hotel. I ordered the fish of the day over Rosemario Alfredo. Oh my, the Alfredo was light with wonder butter infused zucchini … Continue reading →

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Linguini with Bolognese Sauce – Did someone say bacon?

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Dinner in less than 30 minutes. Walk in the door and get started. Continue reading →

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Chorizo Lasagna with eggplant, mushroom and spinach

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Sure most of us have had eggplant lasagna or beef lasagna or chicken lasagna, and you can go that direction if you want to, but I had chorizo in my refrigerator and dinner time was approaching… While many people like … Continue reading →

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