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Christmas Pasta
By SaraB
Heat a deep pot over medium-high heat
- 1/4 pound pancetta, thick cut, chopped into small bits (Italian cured pork, ask at deli counter)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 pound bulk hot Italian sausage
- 1 pound combined ground beef, pork and veal
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and finely chopped
- 1 rib celery, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup good quality dry red wine
- 1 cup prepared beef stock, paper container or canned
- 2 (32-ounce) cans chunky style crushed tomatoes
- Handful chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon (a couple of pinches) allspice or cinnamon
- Coarse salt and black pepper
- 2 pounds penne rigate, cooked to al dente
- Grated Pecorino Romano, as an accompaniment
- Fresh, crusty bread, for mopping
Cappuccino Blossoms
By SaraB
1. Preheat oven to 375º. Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add sugars; be...
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup coffee liqueur
- 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons instant espresso
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped salted, roasted almonds*
- Parchment paper
- 42 dark chocolate kisses
Italian Beef Sandwiches
By SaraB
1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a large zip-top bag, and marinate in the refrigerator overnight
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 (2 1/2-pound) rump roast, trimmed
- 1 (14-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium beef broth
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 cup coarsely chopped green bell pepper (about 1 medium)
- 8 (2-ounce) Italian rolls
- Giardiniera (pickled vegetables), chopped (optional)
Robust Spaghetti Sauce
By SaraB
Brown onion and garlic in the oil
- 2 Tbs olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 lb lean ground meat
- 1 35 oz can whole peeled tomatoes with juice
- 1 6 oz can tomato paste
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper or several drops hot sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 Tbs oregano
- 1 tsp basil
- 1 Tbs red wine vinegar
Ham, Gruyere, and Shallot Pizza
By SaraB
Heat oven to 425º F. Sprinkle a rimmed baking sheet with the cornmeal
- cornmeal for the pan
- 1 pound pizza dough, thawed if frozen
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 shallots, cut into thin rings and separated
- 12 sprigs fresh thyme
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 1/2 pound thinly sliced deli ham
- 1/2 cup grated Gruyere or Swiss cheese (2 ounces)
Overnight Stollen Coffee Cake
By SaraB
Beat butter and sugar in a medium mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed til light and fluffy
- 2/3 cup butter or margarine
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs or 1/2 cup egg substitute
- 1 8oz container sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup red candied cherries, chopped
- 1/2 cup green candied cherries, chopped
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Double-Blueberry Pancakes
By SaraB
Stir Bisquick, milk, sugar, sour cream and eggs in large bowl until blended
- 2-1/2 cups Bisquick
- 1-1/4 cups milk
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups fresh or frozen (thawed and drained) blueberries
Cassoulet
By SaraB
Soak beans overnight. Cover chicken with water and simmer over moderate hat approximately 1 hour
- 3 lb chicken
- 16 oz dried great northern beans
- ham bone
- 1-1/2 lb smoked sausage
- 1-1/2 cup chopped onion, sauted until golden
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 1-lb cans chopped tomatoes
- 1 cup white wine
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 parsley sprig
- thyme
- salt
- pepper
Toasted Sesame Cheese Spread
By SaraB
Pour soy sauce over cream cheese block in small dish, turning over several times to coat all sides
- 2 Tbs soy sauce
- 1 3 oz pkg cream cheese
- 4 tsp sesame seed, toasted
- assorted crackers
Sausage Pizza (Pizza alla Salsiccia)
By SaraB
1. Position an oven rack in lowest setting
- 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 (4-ounce) link sweet turkey Italian sausage
- 1/2 cup vertically sliced fennel bulb
- 1/2 cup thinly vertically sliced red onion (about 1 small onion)
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2/3 cup chopped seeded tomato (about 2 tomatoes)
- 1 (10-inch) Basic Pizza Dough
- 1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese