Recipes.
Lisa on WGN Lunchbreak – Pasta alla Carrettiera
View the recipe on WGNTV.com Recipe: Pasta alla Carrettiere 6 cups chopped fresh grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 6 cloves garlic, chopped 20 basil leaves, chopped 12 mint leaves, chopped 2 teaspoons Sicilian sea salt, fine 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 pounds spaghettoni (if you cannot find […]
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Mozzarella on Skewers
A wonderful recipe for mozzarella on skewers. Make these at home for your next meal. Please click the image to enlarge and zoom.
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Sausage and Peppers with Potatoes
Nana’s Classic Sausage and Peppers with Potatoes Click image to zoom and view larger.
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Bruschetta with Tomato and Basil Topping
Bruschetta with Tomato and Basil Topping 1 Loaf Rustic Italian Bread, cut diagonally 4 Tomatoes, diced 6 Basil leaves, to garnish Extra Virgin Olive Oil Sicilian Sea Salt Freshly Ground Pepper In a medium bowl, mix the diced tomatoes and dress with olive oil, salt and pepper. Spread on slightly toasted bread. Add […]
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Nana’s Manicotti
Nana’s Manicotti 2 pounds Imported Manicotti Shells Filling: 2 lbs Ricotta 4 Eggs Sicilian Sea salt Freshly Ground Black Pepper 3 T Freshly Chopped Basil 3 T Freshly Chopped Flat Leaf Italian Parsley 1 cup Pecorino Romano Cheese 2 Cup’s Lisa’s Classic Tomato Sauce Bring a large pot of salted water to a […]
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Lisa’s Famous Stuffed Peppers
Lisa’s Famous Stuffed Peppers 6 Large Peppers-2 Red, 2 Yellow, 2 Green 1 1/2 lb Ground Sirloin 1 White Onion, chopped 1 Egg 1/2 Italian Breadcrumbs 1 6 oz Can Tomato Paste or 1 4-6 Oz tube of Italian Concrentrato di Pomodoro 4 Cloves Garlic Chopped 4 Anchovy Fillets (Optional) 6 T Extra Virgin […]
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Classic Green Salad
Classic Green Salad 1 Head Butter Lettuce 3 Tomatoes, sliced 2 Cucumbers, sliced 3 T Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 T Balsamic Vinegar Sicilian Sea Salt Freshly Ground Pepper Clean and cut the lettuce and add into mixing bowl. Cut cucumbers and tomatoes, adding them to the bowl. Mix together. To dress, place […]
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Nana’s Ricotta Cake
Nana’s Ricotta Cake 1 Yellow Cake Mix 1 3/4 cup Ricotta 3 Eggs 3/4 cup Sugar 1 teaspoon Vanilla powdered sugar to decorate Prepare yellow cake mix according to directions. Pour into a greased 13″ x 9″ glass cake pan. Mix ricotta with the three eggs, adding the eggs one at a time. […]
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