On the third day of Christmas… Thinking up some appetizers for New Year’s Eve? Try our Spinach Balls. We served them on Christmas Eve, and switched them up for our gluten-free friends. The recipe is taken from “MaMa Mia Cucina”, substituting bread for gluten-free bread. A healthier fat may also be substituted, such as Earth […]
Read MoreThe 2nd Day of Christmas – The Gift of Soup
On the 11th Day of Christmas, enjoy the gift of “Soup”. My chicken vegetable tortellini soup recipe as written for the 2012 January/February editions of The Chester County Women’s Journal. Nourish yourself, nourish others, share in a meal, and enjoy the warmth from the inside out. Feel the comfort. Chicken Vegetable Tortellini Soup 3 tablespoons olive oil […]
Read MoreThe 1st Day of Christmas – Baccala Recipe in commemoration of The Feast of the 7 Fishes
Today, December 26, 2011, marks the beginning of the traditional 12 Days of Christmas, and continues through January 6, in celebration of the Epiphany. The Epiphany is otherwise known as ‘The Little Christmas’, and the day the Wise Men followed the ‘star’, and arrived, bearing gifts to the newborn baby Jesus. As we celebrate the 12 Days of Christmas, continue […]
Read MoreSausage Stuffing for Turkey
Sausage Stuffing for Turkey Ripieno di Salsiccia per Tacchino 1 pound of sweet sausage (without skin) 1 stick of butter 1 large onion, peeled and chopped 2 cups chopped celery 1 cup sliced mushrooms 1 small carrot, diced 1 tablespoon dried thyme, or 2 tablespoons fresh thyme 1 teaspoon dried sage, or 2 teaspoons fresh […]
Read MoreFlavors of Fennel “Finocchio”
Fennel – What is it? After posting this week’s salad recipe “That’s Italian!”, a friend emailed me and asked, “how do you prepare fennel?” It seems to be one of those veggies that we have seen in the market, or have read in a list of ingredients, and perhaps a little unfamiliar to the palate? […]
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