Preheat oven to 300. To make the crostinis, place the sliced Ciabatta on a baking pan lined with parchment paper. Bake until crispy, about 15-20 minutes. Allow to cool completely at room temperature. If you are doing this ahead of time, store at room temperature in an airtight container for 2-3 days. Heat the oilContinue reading “White Bean Crostini”
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Suppli al Telefono
In a large bowl, lightly beat 4 eggs and fold in the risotto, stirring gently making sure not to mash the rice. Portion the risotto mixture into 1 ½ oz. (by weight) spheres, roughly the size of a golf ball. You should have about 24. Using your finger, poke a hole into the center ofContinue reading “Suppli al Telefono”
Roasted Garlic Crostini
Preheat oven to 300. To make the crostinis, place the sliced Ciabatta on a baking pan lined with parchment paper. Bake until crispy, about 15-20 minutes. Allow to cool completely at room temperature. If you are doing this ahead of time, store at room temperature in an airtight container for 2-3 days. Spread 1 TBContinue reading “Roasted Garlic Crostini”
Liver Pate
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot and celery and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the bay leaves, pork/veal liver, chicken liver, veal top round, salt and pepper and continue cooking for another 5-6 minutes. Add the prosciutto, oregano, thyme and Marsala. Stir constantly until all theContinue reading “Liver Pate”
Enzo’s Izimino
In a 2 quart sauce pan, heat the oil over medium and sweat the garlic and the crushed red pepper for 2 minutes. Add the calamari, salt and parsley and continue cooking over medium heat until any excess liquid from the calamari has evaporated, about 6-8 minutes. Reduce the heat to low. Add the cannedContinue reading “Enzo’s Izimino”
Italian Sausage and Mascarpone Crostini
Preheat oven to 300. To par cook the crostinis, place the sliced Ciabatta on a baking pan lined with parchment paper. Bake until almost crispy, about 10 minutes. Allow to cool completely at room temperature. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and spices and stir frequently until half-wayContinue reading “Italian Sausage and Mascarpone Crostini”
Caprese Crostini
Preheat oven to 300. To make the crostinis, place the sliced Ciabatta on a baking pan lined with parchment paper. Bake until crispy, about 15-20 minutes. Allow to cool completely at room temperature. If you are doing this ahead of time, store at room temperature in an airtight container for 2-3 days. Stack the basilContinue reading “Caprese Crostini”
Annagloria’s Gorganzola Grapes
Wash the grapes and dry thoroughly with a kitchen towel. Set aside. Combine the gorgonzola and cream cheese in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on high speed until completely homogenous, scraping down the sides as needed. Grind the pistachios in a food processor, transfer to a bowl andContinue reading “Annagloria’s Gorganzola Grapes”
Stuffed Grilled Peppers
In a small sauté pan, heat the bacon fat over medium heat. Add onions, steak seasoning, salt, sugar and pepper and cook 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic, basil, oregano and thyme and cook one more minute. Stir in the tomato paste and cook 4-5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove mixture from the heat and transfer toContinue reading “Stuffed Grilled Peppers”