1 pound lean ground beef
1 quart water
1 cup finely cut onions
1 cup finely cut celery
1 cup finely cut carrots
1 quart diced tomatoes
2 cups thinly sliced zucchini
1 cup uncooked broken spaghetti
1/2 teaspoon Italian spices
1 cup peas
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3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup ground walnuts
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup butter, softened
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 egg, beaten
Combine first 3 ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
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Dough
1 package active dry yeast (regular, not rapid rise)
3 tablespoons warm water (110 to 115 degrees F)
4 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups (2 1/2 sticks) butter, softened
3 egg yolks
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Powdered sugar
Filling
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1 cup granulated Continue Reading...
12 bottled grape leaves, rinsed and dried
1 pound soft, fresh goat cheese, preferably Coach Farm
2 tablespoons freshly grated black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
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3 cups cooked potatoes (cut potatoes into
small cubes and boil until tender)
3 tablespoons basil
2 tablespoons Italian parsley
5 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
1 cup ricotta cheese (cottage cheese can
be substituted)
1 cup parmesan cheese
4 egg whites
3 cups flour
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Dough
3 1/2 cups fancy durum flour
1 large egg
1/3 cup very warm olive oil, plus some for frying
1/2 cup warm white wine
Filling
3 1/2 cups grape jelly or red currant jelly
2/3 cup honey
About 2 cups dry red wine or dessert wine
Oil for frying
Decoration
Ground cinnamon
Ground cloves
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 medium eggplant, peeled and cut crosswise in 12-inch slices
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup (1 1/2 ounce) grated Parmesan cheese
6 ounces mozzarella cheese
Tomato Sauce (recipe follows)
Prepare Tomato Sauce and set aside.
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Orange cake
4 eggs, separated
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup sifted flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons hot water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
Orange-Rum Syrup
6 tablespoons granulated sugar
6 tablespoons water
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1/2 cup dried cherries
1/4 cup Amaretto or Kirsch liqueur
1/2 cup honey
2 cups heavy cream
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon allspice
1 1/2 cups chopped shortbread cookies
3/4 cup chopped Frango mints or semisweet chocolate
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6 tablespoons butter or margarine
4 veal shanks, cut about 3 inches long
1 tablespoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon coarsely-ground black pepper
3 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 tablespoon dried celery flakes
2 small Continue Reading...