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Fennel & Fig Infused Vodka
La Gazzetta Italiana
A savory seasonal infusion.
Ingredients18 Oz. Vodka½ lb. Dried Black Mission figs, quartered1 Small fennel bulb, thinly sliced3 or 4 Fresh Black Mission figs, halved
DirectionsIn an airtight container, combine the vodka, dried figs and...
Recipes > Entrees
Southern Italian Cod Loins with Olives and Fresh Tomatoes
Francesca Montillo
Growing up in Southern Italy, I had the privilege of being surrounded by exceptional home cooks and bakers. My mom was a stay-at-home mom so she had ample time for cooking, and my dad was a produce merchant, so our home was frequently filled with...
Recipes > Drinks
Limoncello
La Gazzetta Italiana
This lemon liqueur is Italy’s second most popular liqueur. Locals typically enjoy limoncello most often between May and mid-September. This digestivo is served best when extremely chilled. For a quick and easy mock recipe, see...
Recipes > Entrees
Miceli’s Strip Steak with Ricotta Sage Spread
Marianne Storath
Ingredients 5 oz. Strip Steak3 Tbsp. Olive oil½ C. Miceli’s Ricotta Cheese1 Tbsp. Pesto Sauce¼ C. Balsamic vinegar3 oz. ArugulaSalt & pepper
DirectionsHeat 1Tbsp. olive oil in pan. Sauté steak in oil for 30 seconds...
Recipes > Soups
Ribollita
La Gazzetta Italiana
Ingredients
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil + 1/2 cup 1 medium red onion chopped into 1/2" pieces 2 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced 1 medium carrot, scraped and chopped into 1/4" half moons 2 ribs celery, chopped into 1/4" pieces 2...
Recipes > Soups
Onion and Bread Soup
Biba Caggiano
Serves 4-6
Ingredients
5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
8 large Maui or Vidalia onions (6 to 7 pounds), peeled and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon sugar
8 cups chicken broth, homemade or low sodium canned
3...
Recipes > Soups
Peppered Mussel and Clam Stew
Biba Caggiano
Cozze e Vongole Impepate
Photo by Regina Orlando.
Serves 3-4
Ingredients
2 pounds mussels, beard removed
2 pounds clams, the smallest you can get
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 large garlic cloves, minced
2 to 3...
Recipes > Soups
Creamy Vegetable Cheese Dip and Crudités
La Gazzetta Italiana
Ingredients:
1 package of Knorr's Vegetable Soup Mix
1 12 ounce container of Mascarpone cheese
1 red bell pepper, trimmed, seeded, cut into strips
1 yellow bell pepper, trimmed, seeded, cut into strips
2 cups baby carrots
2 cups broccoli...
Recipes > Soups
Chestnut Soup
La Gazzetta Italiana
Ingredients
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon flour
2 cups chestnut puree
2 cups milk
6 cups chicken stock
1 tablespoon onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
salt and pepper to taste
1 egg, beaten
3 tablespoons sherry or...