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Il Torcolo di San Costanzo
Anne Robichaud
The Torcolo di San Costanzo is a rich raisin, pinon and citron-ladened sweet bread created in honor of San Costanzo, one of the patron saints of Perugia, Italy. Executed on January 29 during the reign of Marcus Aurelius, his memory is celebrated...
Recipes > Entrees
Borlotti/Farro Soup
Anne Robichaud
As the wood stove chugs away the chilly days, the wood stove top is perfect for simmering soups like Borlotti/Farro soup. The speckled beans and the oldest wheat variety ever cultivated create a delicious meal.Borlotti/Farro Soup (4 – 6...
Recipes > Appetizers
Pears, Prosciutto, Parsley, and More: A Tasty Antipasto Recipe
Anne Robichaud
A delectable new cheese now tempts customers at our favorite local caseificio (“cheeese-maker” or a place where cheeses are made and sold) here in Assisi. It’s their own sheep’s milk Roquefort, the blue di pecorino. It’s the perfect cheese to...
Recipes > Entrees
A Spaghetti Sauce Trio: Eggplants, Tomatoes and Ricotta
Anne Robichaud
The freshly-made ricotta from our favorite caseficio inspired this pasta recipe. It’s easy, simple and buonissimo. Spaghetti alla Ricotta e MelanzaneIngredients: (for four people)2 Medium-sized eggplants2 Ripe tomatoes1/2 White onion1 Bunch fresh...
Recipes > Entrees
Recipes for an Umbrian Summer
Anne Robichaud
There’s nothing simpler to make, and nothing tastier, than a fresh tomato sauce. Just about any Italian restaurant will serve you pasta al pomodoro; it’s often my choice on a hot summer day. You’ll always know a good restaurant by their tomato...
Recipes > Desserts
Strawberry Tiramisu
Anne Robichaud
Ingredients (for 8 people):1 ½ C. Fresh ricotta1 ½ C. Mascarpone6 – 8 Eggs1 qt. Very ripe strawberries or substitute with 6-8 very ripe peaches1 C. Sugar20 Lady fingers cookies (savoiardi) ½ pkg. Amaretti cookies½ qt. Orange or apricot or pear or...
Recipes > Entrees
Pasta alle Melanzane: A Summertime Recipe
Anne Robichaud
This Sicilian eggplant pasta dish is a hit!
Pasta alle Melanzane (for 4 – 6 people)
Ingredients:4-6 Medium-sized eggplantsExtra virgin olive oil, q. b. (“quanto basta” or “as much as you need”)½ C. Sunflower seed oil (or other vegetable...
Recipes > Desserts
Sicilian Love Cake
Marianne Storath
Recipe provided courtesy of Miceli Dairy Products Company2721 E. 90th St., Cleveland, OH 44104. Visit www.miceli-dairy.com for more information.
Ingredients:1 box fudge marble cake mix2 Pounds Miceli’s ricotta cheese¾ Cup sugar4 Eggs1 Teaspoon...
Recipes > Entrees
An Umbria Winter Recipe: Lemon Zest Winter Squash
Anne Robichaud
On these biting winter days, our wood stove warms our Assisi farmhouse while tempting me into trying new dishes. Here is a recent favorite.
Ingredients (for 4- 6 people)1 - 1/2 lbs. Winter squashExtra-virgin olive oil, q.b. (“quanto...
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