Corvina a la Chorrillana
Corvina a la Chorrillana FISH STEAKS IN TOMATO AND CHILI SAUCE To serve 6 3 tablespoons Annatto oil 2 large onions, thinly sliced 3 large tomatoes, peeled and cut into ¼ -inch slices, or substitute 1 1/2 cups chopped, drained, canned Italian plum…
Spaghetti alla Carbonara
SPAGHETTI WITH EGG AND BACON SAUCE To serve 4 4 tablespoons soft butter 2 whole eggs 2 egg yolks 1 cup freshly grated imported Parmesan cheese 6 to 8 quarts water 1 teaspoon salt 1 pound spaghetti, spaghettini or linguine 8 slices bacon, cut…
Spaghetti con le Vongole
SPAGHETTI WITH CLAM SAUCE Spaghetti alle Vongole To serve 4 to 6 6 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons soft butter 6 cloves finely chopped or grated garlic 1 tsp dried Oregano Red Pepper flakes 1/2 cup dry white wine or…
Gnocchi alla Romana
POLENTA (SEMOLINA) CAKES BAKED WITH BUTTER AND CHEESE To serve 4 to 6 3 cups milk 1 1/2 teaspoons salt Pinch of ground nutmeg Freshly ground black pepper 3/4 cup semolina or farina 2 eggs 1 cup freshly grated imported Parmesan cheese 4 tablespoons…
Gnocchi Verdi
SMALL SPINACH DUMPLINGS To serve 4 to 6 4 tablespoons butter 2 ten-ounce packages frozen chopped spinach, thoroughly defrosted, squeezed completely dry, and chopped very fine (about 1 1/2 cups), or 1 1/2 pounds fresh spinach, cooked, squeezed and chopped…
Costolette di Maiale alla Modenese
Costolette di Maiale alla Modenese PORK CHOPS BRAISED IN WHITE WINE To serve 4 1 teaspoon dried sage leaves, crumbled 1 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crumbled 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic 1 teaspoon salt Freshly ground black pepper 4…
Bistecca alla Pizzaiola
PAN-BROILED STEAK WITH TOMATOES AND GARLIC 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic 2 Cups peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped fresh tomatoes (about 1 ½ pounds) 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled 1/2 teaspoon salt Freshly ground black…
Pickled Salmon
To serve 12 as a first course 2 cups white distilled vinegar 2 cups water 1/4 cup olive oil 2 small onions, peeled, sliced into ¼ inch-thick rings 2 medium-sized bay leaves,crumbled 2 teaspoons mustard seeds 2 teaspoons whole cloves 2 teaspoons…
Corn Tortillas
To make 12 Corn Tortillas 2 1/4cups instant masa harina (corn flour) 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/3 cups cold water In a mixing bowl, combine the masa harina and salt, and gradually pour in 1 cup of water, stirring constantly. Knead the mixture with your…
Yellow Chili Paste
Chile Amarillo Molido con Aceite YELLOW CHILI PASTE To make about 2/3 cup 24 fresh yellow guero chilies, each about 3 to 4 inches long, or substitute other fresh, mild, yellow chilies like Hungarian Wax 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon…