Beef braciole (pronounced brah-ZHOHL, meaning "bracelet") is a dish I'd never heard of until, like millions of people across the USA, I became of fan of the hit HBO series, The Sopranos. When the companion cookbook, The Sopranos Family Cookbook: As Compiled by Artie Bucco, was published in 2002, I made sure to get a … Continue reading Beef Braciole – Classic Italian that’s surprisingly easy
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Fresh Basil Pesto
My monster basil plant Making fresh basil pesto is fast and easy. Toss the ingredients into a food processor or blender, turn it on and drizzle in the olive oil. That's it! Whether you harvest your own basil or buy it at the grocery store or farmers market, when you make it yourself - fresh … Continue reading Fresh Basil Pesto
Chicago-style Hot Giardiniera
Living in Costa Rica, one of the things I get a craving for is Chicago-style Italian Beef sandwiches - slow-cooked in herbs and spices, sliced razor-thin, served up on Italian bread dipped in the au jus drippings from the pan and topped with a hot giardiniera for just the right amount of zing! Most versions … Continue reading Chicago-style Hot Giardiniera