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Category Archives: Italian
Saffron Orzo
Risotto is one of my favorite things to eat, but with all the time and stirring, it’s not really one of my favorite things to make. This orzo gives you a very similar texture and taste of risotto without all … Continue reading
Posted in Italian, Quick Dinners, Vegetarian
Tagged easy, family, italian, kids, mario batali, orzo, pasta, rice, risotto, saffron orzo, side dish, simple, weeknight
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Tiramisu Cupcakes
Sometimes grown-ups need cupcakes too. Of course, you could serve these to kids, just not right before bedtime. These are really not tiramisu- they are just tiramisu-themed. There is espresso but no liqueur. There is cream cheese instead of mascarpone. … Continue reading
Love Italian Style: Mare e Monti con Salsa Verde
Mare e Monti con Salsa Verde The literal translation of Mare e Monti is sea and mountains, but you and I know it as surf and turf. Mare e Monti is also the name of a pasta dish including shrimp … Continue reading
Gelato Cake
This isn’t really a cake. Actually it isn’t really a recipe either. It’s more of an idea. You can use ice cream, gelato, or frozen yogurt of any flavor. You can use any type of cookie crumb for the crust. … Continue reading
Posted in Dessert, Holidays and Special Occasions, Italian
Tagged Dessert, frozen yogurt, gelato, ice cream, ice cream cake, ice cream pie, italian, mud pie, pistachio
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You say Porketta I say Porchetta
Porchetta is basically an Italian pork roast. But it’s not just any old pork roast. It’s the Madonna of pork roast. It falls apart at the touch of a fork, it’s mouth-watering, with just a hint of spice. A true … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays and Special Occasions, Italian
Tagged christmas, easy, holiday, inexpensive, italian, porchetta, pork, pork roast, porketta, roast, simple
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Oven Dried Tomatoes
If you are a Portlander with a patio or any kind of garden to speak of, you most likely have an abundance of cherry tomatoes. Last year the wet cold summer ruined the tomato crop. This year, with two months … Continue reading
Posted in Italian, Vegetarian
Tagged canning, cherry tomatoes, condiment, olive oil, oven dried tomatoes, preserving tomatoes, sun dried tomatoes, tomatoes, vegan
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Pork Chop Milanese
The trick to these sumptuous pork chops is pounding them nice and thin before coating. The fresh-made bread crumbs also have a little to do with it… 4 center cut, boneless pork chops salt and pepper 2 eggs 2 C. … Continue reading
Posted in Italian, Quick Dinners
Tagged breaded pork chop, cutlet, fresh bread crumbs, italian, milanese, pork, pork chops, pork chops milanese
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Pizza with Mini Meatballs
Making pizza at home can be a fun activity to get your kids in the kitchen. I’ve found it’s also a great way to get veggies into their mouths with little protest. Of course you can buy pizza dough and … Continue reading
