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  • Grilled Sausage with Arugula Pesto

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    Ingredients 1 bunch (about 4 ounces) arugula, stems trimmed, washed 4 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1½ teaspoons coarse salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil 8 assorted Italian pork sausages, both hot and sweet varieties (about 1 pound) Instructions Make the pesto: Place the […]

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  • Minestrone Salad

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    Ingredients 1 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more for seasoning 8 ounces gemelli or other pasta, such as penne or rotini 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 small onion, cut into ¼-inch dice 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 carrot, peeled and cut into bc-inch dice 1 zucchini (about 6 ounces), cut into bc-inch dice 4 ounces […]

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  • Mediterranean Grilled Chicken

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    Ingredients ½ cup olive oil 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar 1 medium chopped onion 6 minced garlic cloves 1 large chopped tomato ¼ teaspoon dried red pepper flakes 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Salt and pepper Large frying chicken cleaned and cut into serving pieces Instructions Combine first section of ingredients […]

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  • Marvelous Almond Macaroons

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    Ingredients 1 eight ounce can crushed pineapple 1 fourteen ounce can sweetened condensed milk 1 seven ounce bag coconut 1 two and ½ ounce package whole almonds toasted and chopped ½ cup butter, melted 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel ¼ teaspoon almond extract 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon backing powder Instructions Drain pineapple and discard […]

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  • Mario Pei’s Lasagne

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    Ingredients 3 tablespoons oil 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and chopped 4 cloves of garlic, minced 1 ½ pounds sweet Italian sausage, casings removed 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 1 32 ounce can peeled Italian plum tomatoes 1 5 ounce can tomato paste Salt and pepper ½ teaspoons dried basil 1 pound fresh ricotta 1 […]

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  • Ma Cuisine’s Garden Salad and Dressing

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    Ingredients Salad 2 red peppers, roasted and peeled and thinly sliced 1 red onion, thinly sliced 1 cup French green beans blanched 2 tomatoes cut into pieces 2 hard boiled eggs cut into quarters 1 bunch basil 1 bunch arrugula 1 bowl of mixed greens Dressing-Mild 1 minced garlic clove 1 teaspoon kosher salt Ground […]

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  • Linguini with Chicken and Thinly Sliced Pears in a Poire William Cream Sauce

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    Ingredients 1 pound linguini 3 medium pears, cored and cut into thin slices (depending on ripeness) 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoons oil 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs 1 cup cream ¼ cup Poire William Nutmeg to taste Salt and pepper to taste Fresh chives minced for garnish Instructions Heat butter; add pears and sauté until […]

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  • Linguine with White Clam Sauce

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    Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley (preferably Italian) 8 garlic cloves, chopped 4 6 1/2-ounce cans chopped clams, drained, juices reserved 1/2 cup whipping cream 1/4 cup dry white wine 1 tablespoon white wine Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 pound […]

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  • Linguine with Bacon and Onions

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    Ingredients 6 ounce slab of bacon in one piece 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 large yellow onions sliced ½ inch 1 ½ cups hot chicken stock 1 pound linguine 3 egg yolks 1 cup parmesan Ground black pepper Instructions Bring 6 quarts of salted water to a boil over high. Remove rind from the bacon […]

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  • Leg of Lamb with Figs and Lemons

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    Ingredients 1 leg of lamb five to six pounds Salt 1 teaspoon thyme leaves 4 or 5 sprigs rosemary 12 ripe black figs 2 lemons 1 cut dry red wine 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons sugar ½ cup chicken broth ½ cup cream or crème fraiche Instructions Rinse lamb and pat dry. Sprinkle lightly […]

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