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Preheat oven to 225. Heat oil in a large roasting pan over high heat. Season the beef with the salt and pepper and sear, leaving space between each piece to allow proper browning. Work in small batches if necessary. Once all the beef has been browned, add the shallot, garlic and tomatoes and cook forContinue reading “Peposa”

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the porcinis, Creminis and shallots and sauté for 2 minutes. Add the thyme, salt and pepper and deglaze the pan with the wine. Continue cooking until wine has evaporated, about 3-4 minutes. Add the mushroom stock and bring to a simmer. Add the cookedContinue reading “Mushroom Risotto”

Mix all ingredients thoroughly by hand. Form into 2 ½ oz. meatballs. Place a large skillet on medium-high heat and pour enough olive oil to just cover the bottom of the pan. Lightly dust the meatballs in flour. Brown the outside of the meatballs, being careful not to burn them. Place on paper towels toContinue reading “Meatballs”

Preheat oven to 350. To make Manicotti filling: In a sauté pan over medium heat, combine the oil and sausage and cook until browned, but not thoroughly cooked. Drain fat, deglaze with wine and remove from heat and set aside. In a separate sauce pan, combine butter, onion, house herb blend, garlic, celery and carrotContinue reading “Manicotti Gratinati”

Place meat grinder parts in ice water or in freezer until ready to use. Combine fennel seed and coriander seed in a small, dry skillet on medium heat and toast until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes. Stir frequently. Remove from heat. Combine remaining spices in a small bowl with toasted spices. Combine seasoning blend with chilledContinue reading “Italian Sausage”

Wash potatoes thoroughly. Cover with cold water and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Do not let water boil. Simmer potatoes for about an hour, or until tender. The skin will begin to crack. When tender, drain water and remove peel while still warm using a serrated steak knife. Hold potatoes in a kitchenContinue reading “Gnocchi”

Combine pesto with ¼ cup of oil and set aside. Heat oil in a large skillet over low heat. Add the Gnocchi and stir occasionally to coat in the oil and allow them to brown slightly, about 4-6 minutes. Be careful not to burn the gnocchi. Increase heat to medium and add the pesto mixtureContinue reading “Gnocchi with Pesto”

Melt the butter in a large skillet over low heat. Add the shallot and chopped sage and cook over low heat for 4-5 minutes, being careful not to burn. Add the gnocchi and continue, stirring occasionally for an additional 4-5 minutes. Let the gnocchi brown slightly. Add the stock and increase heat to medium. ContinueContinue reading “Gnocchi with Butter and Sage”