Category Archives: Italian Restaurant

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

Polish Sausage with Linguini, Zucchini and Artichoke Hearts

Admit it, it sounds so good to you.  Sausage lovers unite.   I had a sandwich the other day filled with bell peppers and sausage at a local BBQ joint, and I thought I probably could create a dinner.  So, off … Continue reading

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Chicken Parmigiano

“I feel like Italian food tonight.”  This is one of those quick dinners you can make in 30 minutes.  If you are going to serve with pasta or rice, get those started, then move on to pounding your chicken breasts.  … Continue reading

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Fettuccine alla Panna – Fettuccine with Cream Sauce

1/2 pound of fettuccine 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup cream 3/4 – 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated freshly ground nutmeg Salt and freshly ground black pepper Boil fettucine in salted water. In a large heavy pan, melt butter over low … Continue reading

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Salsa Cruda and Spaghetti

 The combination of hot pasta and fresh, cool, ripe tomatoes, basil and garlic is fabulous.  Do not serve cheese with this sauce. 3-4 large, ripe eating tomatoes 1/2 cup shredded basil leaves 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 cup good olive … Continue reading

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Tomato and Basil Topping for Bruschetta

  2 Diced tomatoes (Some recipes would have you peel the tomatoes, not happening in my kitchen. Who has that kinda time?) 5-10 Finely chopped or shredded basil leaves Finely chopped garlic (at least one clove) Splash with Champagne Vinegarette … Continue reading

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Bruschetta with White Beans

White Bean Bruschetta   1 cup canned cannelinni white beans 1/4 tsp ground sage 2 T olive oil 12 slices of bruschetta 24 arugula leeaves, washed and shredded 24 roasted red pepper slices virgin olive oil – if desired freshly … Continue reading

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Brushetta – Old Fashion Garlic Bread

Toasted  bread with garlic and olive oil. 12 slices of good rustic bread, baguette preferred  – cut 1/2 inch thick 1-2 garlic cloves – cut in half 1/3 to 1/2 cup virgin olive oil, a fruity olive oil is best Toast … Continue reading

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Butternut Squash Ravioli with Brown Butter Sage

Recipe (Modified from a recipe in Gourmet, 1997) Filling: 2 c. roasted butternut squash 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups) 1 T. fresh chopped 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 garlic clove, minced 3 ounces aged goat cheese, grated … Continue reading

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Garlic Parmesan Monkey Bread

•2 containers (7.5 Oz. Container) Pillsbury Country Style Biscuits (20 Biscuits) •5 Tablespoons Johnny’s Great Caesar Garlic Spread And Seasoning •½ cups Italian Cheese Blend, Finely Shredded •5 Tablespoons Butter, Melted Preparation Instructions Preheat oven to 375°F. Prepare a pan … Continue reading

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Ground Beef or Lamb and Parmesan Ravioli

Ingredients: ½ lb Ground Beef or Lamb 3 oz Parmesan Cheese ¼ Onion finely minced 2 – 3 cloves Garlic minced 1 Egg Fresh Oregano Fresh Parsley Fresh Mint (great if you are using lamb) Fresh grated ginger Chop and … Continue reading

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