Zuppa di Pesce
FISH SOUP When cooked, this dish does not provide as much liquid-for the number of people it serves-as a conventional soup might seem to require,' it is more a dish of fish served in a seasoned liquid. It is nevertheless eaten as a soup, with a…
Zuppa di Fagioli con la Pasta
BEAN SOUP WITH PASTA The Bean Eater - Zuppa di Fagioli To serve 4 to 6 1 cup dry white beans - marrow, Great Northern, navy or white kidney (cannelini beans) 2 to 2 1/2 quarts water 1 1/2 pound cooked smoked ham, cut in 1 1/4-inch cubes (about 2…
Cooking Stocks
Basic to good French cooking, and by extension, to all cooking, are good stocks and sauces. Good soups require good stocks. Many sauces demand them. Vegetables gain in appetizing flavor when they are cooked in stock. No self- respecting cook should think…
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…