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
This is a basic recipe that lends itself readily to variations. It can be pretty rich and is a lovely color, but it is easily prepared, and I make this from staples on hand when I find I have some cream left over from some other recipe. INGREDIENTS: 2 tablespoons grapeseed or olive oil 1...Read More
INGREDIENTS: 4-6 pounds ripe, plum, or dry-farmed tomatoes, cored and chopped 2 carrots, minced 1/2 cup onions, minced 1 large bunch of flat-leaf parsley, chopped A fresh hot pepper, ribbed and seeds discarded OR 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper flakes (optional) Robust extra virgin olive oil Sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste 1 teaspoon...Read More
This simple traditional Italian dish packs a lot of flavor with just a few ingredients — make sure to use the best possible extra virgin olive oil (like Belle Farms) and quality pasta. Be sure not to overcook the pasta — it’s best al dente. The ingredient amounts in this recipe can be adjusted to...Read More
This pasta dish is a delightful melange of earthy flavors. INGREDIENTS: 1/4 cup olive oil 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 small red onion, finely chopped 1 teaspoon crushed red chile flakes 1 lb. sweet Italian sausage, (no casing) 1 bunch kale, washed, stemmed, and roughly chopped 2 1/2 cups half and half 1/2 teaspoon...Read More
INGREDIENTS: Salt Extra virgin olive oil 3 baby artichokes, trimmed and cut into 1/4 inch wedges 1 large shallot, minced Juice from 1 small orange Pinch of dried thyme 1 1/3 lbs. small, ready-made gnocchi (Pensi Pasta recommended) 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese METHOD: Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil...Read More
