Hearty Minestrone with Red Wine

Posted by admin | Italian food recipes | Friday 4 December 2009 23:02

The word minestrone, roughly translated from Italian, means “the big soup.” It is generally a hearty soup, made with a variety of seasonal vegetables, meat if desired and occasionally pasta or rice. This is our version, made with a generous portion of dry red wine for extra flavor. The soup can be a meal in ...

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Roasted Garlic Knots

Posted by admin | Italian food recipes | Friday 4 December 2009 23:02

These rolls are essentially made from a tender pizza-style dough, spread with roasted garlic, cut into strips and rolled into knots. Thanks to their moist, tender texture and sweet garlic flavor, they really don’t need any butter when served. Try them as a complement to a meal featuring a substantial soup like our Hearty Minestrone ...

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Italian Wine Biscuits

Posted by admin | Italian food recipes | Friday 4 December 2009 19:08

If you’ve never had Italian wine biscuits before, give them a try. They’re not the prettiest cookies in the world, but the subtle flavors of the red wine, black pepper and a wee bit of salt is sure to get you hooked. This relatively standard recipe originates from a family friend whose father, an Italian ...

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Italian Salad With Basil Vinaigrette

Posted by admin | Italian food recipes | Friday 4 December 2009 19:04

Thin strips of Genoa salami, chunks of sharp provolone cheese and fresh basil add plenty of zesty, Italian-style flavor to this tossed salad. The vinaigrette is best made just before serving to get the freshest flavor from the basil. For even more of a flavor boost, toss in some homemade Garlic Croutons too! Italian Salad with ...

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Deck the Halls Make-Ahead Dinner Menu

Posted by admin | Italian food recipes | Friday 4 December 2009 11:05

Make-ahead menus are especially worthwhile during the hectic holiday season. Whether you’ve been busy decorating or out on a shopping spree, it’s nice to have a meal you can put on the table with minimal fuss at the end of the day. This menu focuses on a satisfying minestrone soup that can be prepared ahead, placed ...

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