Category Archives: 2) MISC RECIPE COLLECTIONS
Fettuccine with Asparagus, Artichokes, and Ramps
It’s déjà vu all over again. Those who get email notifications of my posts may recognize today’s blog entry from an errant notification sent out 2 weeks go, an embarrassing case of premature publication. Let that be a lesson for … Continue reading
Posted in Pasta/Rice/Soups (Primi Piatti), Vegetarian
Tagged cooking, food, Italian, pasta, recipes
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Artichokes Two Ways — Carciofi Due Modi
As I’ve mentioned to a few of you, I’ve had a devil of a time finding “baby” artichokes here in Chicago. Sure, I can get the goliaths year-round and, about this time of the year, the stores have some that … Continue reading
Makin’ feta? You betcha!
As promised, today we’ll look at the 5th cheese within our little series. Of those we’ve covered thus far, today’s cheese is the most complicated to make and, if that’s not enough, it’s also brined. All of this can add up … Continue reading
Posted in Home-Made Cheeses, Make It Yourself, Vegetarian
Tagged cheese, feta, food, Italian, recipes
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The Kitchens Have Gone To The Dogs: Jerky Treats For Your Pupster
As many of you know, I share my home with Max, a boxer-mix that, despite being 4 years of age, remains more puppy than dog. I’m told it is the boxer in him and that they never grow up. What … Continue reading
Pappardelle with Spinach, Mascarpone and Pecorino Romano Cheeses
Last month, I posted instructions for making mascarpone cheese at home. Within that post, I included pictures of suggested uses for the cheese. One of those dishes pictured is today’s recipe, pappardelle with spinach, mascarpone, and Pecorino Romano cheese. * … Continue reading
Posted in Pasta/Rice/Soups (Primi Piatti), Vegetarian
Tagged cooking, food, Italian, mascarpone, pasta, recipes
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You, too, can make Pizzoccheri Pasta at home!
Today, I will once again stray from the Bartolini recipe file and show you how to make another pasta. This one, made with buckwheat, is called pizzoccheri, and originated in the most northern part of the Italian peninsula. I first … Continue reading
Posted in Home-Made Pastas, Make It Yourself, Pasta/Rice/Soups (Primi Piatti), Vegetarian
Tagged food, Italian, pasta, recipes
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Dad and his Dandelions – Insalata della Cicoria
Today’s recipe was a recurring star of quite a few springtime dinners at the old two-flat. There’s nothing particularly special about the salad, once you get past the idea that you’re dining on dandelions. No, for my generation of Bartolini, … Continue reading
Posted in Family Recipes, Salads (Insalati), Vegetarian
Tagged dandelions, family recipes, food, Italian, recipes, salads
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The Easter Bread of Le Marche – Crescia al Formaggio
Let me say from the onset that this is not one of the Bartolini Clan’s recipes. Well, at least I didn’t think so. In any event, I think you’ll be surprised when you learn where it came from. I know I … Continue reading
Posted in Breads (Pani), Family Recipes, Vegetarian
Tagged baking, bread, food, Italian, recipes
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No baloney, it’s Mascarpone!
Hard to believe that this is already the 4th cheese of the series. We’re in the home stretch now but there’ll be no sprint to the finish line. No, I’ll continue to go slow so that any who want to jump … Continue reading
Posted in Home-Made Cheeses, Make It Yourself, Vegetarian
Tagged cheese, half and half, heavy cream, Italian, mascarpone, recipes
105 Comments
Eggplant Parmesan
Order the cannoli! Put the biscotti in the oven! Chill the prosecco! St. Joseph’s Feast Day is just around the corner! Across Italy and certainly throughout Sicily, as well as in many Italian-American households and communities around our own country, next Monday, St. … Continue reading
Posted in Pasta/Rice/Soups (Primi Piatti), Vegetarian
Tagged cooking, eggplant, food, Italian, recipes
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