INGREDIENTS: 1 pound of cooked pumpkin (or other winter squash) 2 eggs 6 tablespoons grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or similar cheese Freshly grated nutmeg to taste Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 6-8 Amaretti cookies, finely crushed* 1 package wonton wrappers One egg, beaten Butter (approximately 4 tablespoons) 8-10 fresh sage leaves *These are the little...Read More
While researching websites for articles about ravioli, I discovered an interesting blog, Ciao Chow Linda. The directions for making ravioli are simple and straightforward with excellent photos. This classic Ligurian walnut cream sauce for pumpkin-filled ravioli is also delicious with other meatless ravioli such as portobello mushroom. INGREDIENTS: 4 dozen homemade pumpkin ravioli or purchased...Read More
Just like Mama used to make — well, almost. Our version is easier and just as tasty! Nothing beats fresh pasta with a texture and flavor that’s far superior to store-bought varieties. This simple semolina and egg pasta dough is simple. Rather than mixing by hand, we use a food processor to do the mixing....Read More
Mushroom risotto is a creamy and flavorful Italian rice dish made with Arborio rice cooked in a savory chicken broth and white wine, and features sautéed mushrooms. Enriched with butter, Parmesan cheese, and aromatic herbs, this risotto makes a luscious, comforting, and earthy-flavored meal. INGREDIENTS: 48 oz. chicken stock or vegetable stock 2 cups Arborio...Read More
This vegetarian ragu needs no meat with its rich flavor and texture! It’s delicious served on creamy polenta or can be stirred into cooked pasta. INGREDIENTS: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed 1 large yellow onion, diced 1 celery stalk, finely diced 2 carrots, peeled and finely diced 3 garlic cloves, finely...Read More
Our farmers market is lucky to have our own fresh pasta vendor — Pensi Pasta Company. Evette offers a delicious assortment of ravioli with flavorful fillings. Pomegranates and fresh pomegranate juice are available from Rancho Padre Farm. INGREDIENTS: Peppered Pomegranate Sauce 2 cups pomegranate juice 1 cup light brown sugar 1 tablespoon toasted, crushed black...Read More
INGREDIENTS: 8 ounces fusilli pasta, cooked and drained 1 ¼ lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breast, cooked and cut julienne 8 ounces fresh pea pods, blanched and halved lengthwise ½ cup chopped green onions 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced mushrooms kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste ½ lb. won ton skins 3-4 fresh mandarin...Read More
INGREDIENTS: 2 cups sugar snap peas 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 1/2 cups chopped spinach (divided) 1/2 cup sliced green onions, cut into 1/2 inch pieces 2 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced 1 cup canned vegetable broth 2 medium green tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and cut into thin wedges 1/2...Read More
This dish is true San Francisco Italian fisherman’s fare — simple and fast to prepare. INGREDIENTS: 1 1⁄2 lbs. squid, cleaned and patted dry 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons butter 2 cloves garlic, crushed and finely minced 1 28-oz. can tomato sauce 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/4 cup water 1 cup white wine...Read More
