Category Archives: Italian Restaurant

Bottle of red, Bottle of white…My Italian Restaurant.

Cannoli

Posted on October 17, 2018 by Sandy

Six friends went to Italy and we came back excited to eat and drink the happiness we felt there. We had a reunion 1 year later at my house and we made Cannoli, Linquini, and Oso Bucco. Wonderful friends. This … Continue reading →

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Fettuccini with Cilantro Lime Shrimp in Ginger Cream Sauce

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Sandy

Fettuccini with Cilantro Lime Shrimp in Ginger Cream Sauce 16 oz heavy cream serves 4 2 T powdered ginger 30-45 minutes to prepare 2 eggplant – 1 cut in batonetts using the outside aubergine edges. 1 eggplant cut diagonally into … Continue reading →

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Spaghetti Carbonara

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Sandy

Your family is going to lick their plates clean! This is so very good and rich that after eating it I racked my brain on ways to make it healthier. My big decisions? Add vegetables to it! I am thinking … Continue reading →

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Ground Beef or Lamb and Parmesan Ravioli

Posted on June 5, 2011 by Sandy

Ingredients: ½ lb Ground Beef or Lamb 3 oz Parmesan Cheese ¼ Onion finely minced 2 – 3 cloves Garlic minced 1 Egg Fresh Oregano Fresh Parsley Fresh Mint (great if you are using lamb) Fresh grated ginger Chop and … Continue reading →

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Garlic Parmesan Monkey Bread

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Sandy

•2 containers (7.5 Oz. Container) Pillsbury Country Style Biscuits (20 Biscuits) •5 Tablespoons Johnny’s Great Caesar Garlic Spread And Seasoning •½ cups Italian Cheese Blend, Finely Shredded •5 Tablespoons Butter, Melted Preparation Instructions Preheat oven to 375°F. Prepare a pan … Continue reading →

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Butternut Squash Ravioli with Brown Butter Sage

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Sandy

Recipe (Modified from a recipe in Gourmet, 1997) Filling: 2 c. roasted butternut squash 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups) 1 T. fresh chopped 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 garlic clove, minced 3 ounces aged goat cheese, grated … Continue reading →

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Brushetta – Old Fashion Garlic Bread

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Sandy

Toasted  bread with garlic and olive oil. 12 slices of good rustic bread, baguette preferred  – cut 1/2 inch thick 1-2 garlic cloves – cut in half 1/3 to 1/2 cup virgin olive oil, a fruity olive oil is best Toast … Continue reading →

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Bruschetta with White Beans

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Sandy

White Bean Bruschetta   1 cup canned cannelinni white beans 1/4 tsp ground sage 2 T olive oil 12 slices of bruschetta 24 arugula leeaves, washed and shredded 24 roasted red pepper slices virgin olive oil – if desired freshly … Continue reading →

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Tomato and Basil Topping for Bruschetta

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Sandy

  2 Diced tomatoes (Some recipes would have you peel the tomatoes, not happening in my kitchen. Who has that kinda time?) 5-10 Finely chopped or shredded basil leaves Finely chopped garlic (at least one clove) Splash with Champagne Vinegarette … Continue reading →

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Salsa Cruda and Spaghetti

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Sandy

 The combination of hot pasta and fresh, cool, ripe tomatoes, basil and garlic is fabulous.  Do not serve cheese with this sauce. 3-4 large, ripe eating tomatoes 1/2 cup shredded basil leaves 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 cup good olive … Continue reading →

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