Fillet of Beef Rossini-Style

Posted by admin | Italian food recipes | Wednesday 6 January 2010 20:03

Original Italian name: Filetto alla Rossini Place of Origin: Marche, Central Italy Although Le Marche region is still largely undiscovered by the tourist industry, from the culinary point of view, the character of this region is quite unique. While the cuisine in neighboring Umbria is for the most part simple, the people in Marche have expensive and ...

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Almond Biscotti

Posted by admin | Italian food recipes | Thursday 24 December 2009 11:08

Well, Christmas is coming. I wish All My Readers A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! At this special moment I wish to share my favourite and delightful pastry recipe of both Italian and French cuisine. It’s a Almond Biscotti that perfect designed to be dipped into your best-loved cup of coffee. Other Italian name of this ...

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Red Wine and Orange Braised Brisket

Posted by admin | Italian food recipes | Wednesday 9 December 2009 14:10

Brisket is a full-flavored cut of meat that needs to be braised in liquid for a very long period of time. The braising liquid we’ve used here is made from a full-bodied red wine, orange marmalade, orange zest and juice and a variety of fresh herbs. The long cooking time imparts these flavors throughout the ...

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Crispy Potato Latkes (Potato Pancakes)

Posted by admin | Italian food recipes | Wednesday 9 December 2009 1:10

Latkes are a classic part of a traditional Hanukkah meal, but these potato pancakes are a terrific treat any time of year. Even though they’re delicious on their own, enjoy them at their finest by adding a dollop of sour cream and our Fresh Cardamom Spiced Applesauce as accompaniments. Latkes reheat well, too, so if ...

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Eggnog Cookies With Rum Icing

Posted by admin | Italian food recipes | Wednesday 9 December 2009 1:04

These slice and bake cookies are full of the rich flavor of holiday eggnog spiked with rum and dusted with nutmeg. They have a firm texture, a slight crunch and just enough sweetness to handle the extra flavors of the icing. Eggnog Cookies With Rum Icing For the cookies ~ 1 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup sugar 3 egg yolks 1/2 ...

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Walnut-Shallot Green Beans

Posted by admin | Italian food recipes | Tuesday 8 December 2009 13:09

Green beans develop a slight sweetness when roasted in a hot oven, and the toasted flavor of the walnuts and sweet sautéed shallots complement them quite nicely. This is a simple side dish that pairs especially well with main courses that have pungent, full flavored sauces. Walnut-Shallot Green Beans Ingredients ~ 2 pounds fresh green beans, ends trimmed 3 ...

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Goat Cheese and Pine Nut Triangles

Posted by admin | Italian food recipes | Monday 7 December 2009 14:02

Starting with refrigerated biscuit dough makes this recipe really simple to prepare. The goat cheese, pine nuts and sun dried tomatoes are a terrific flavor combination, creamy and nutty with just a little bit of sweetness. Goat Cheese and Pine Nut Triangles Ingredients ~ 1 tablespoon butter 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 4 scallions, finely chopped 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese 3 ...

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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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