The Basics: Tomato Sauce
One of those basic recipes that you’ll go back to over and again for a rich tomato sauce that comes together easily and is just as special for weekends as it is easy for weekday meals.
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Lucy Vitiello Polvinale’s Biscotti Recipe
My Old Nonnie’s recipe for crisp anise and vanilla scented biscotti chockful of almonds ready for dunking in coffee, milk or vin santo.
Zhudra: Middle Eastern Lentil & Rice Soup
Earthy lentils, umami-rich caramelized [to the point of mahogany bliss] onions, and lots of black pepper combine to make one of my all-time favorite soups. Add french fries and you’ll be everyone’s new fave.
Old Nonnie’s Italian Meatballs with Raisins and Pignoli
Old Nonnie’s crispy beef meatballs with bursts of earthy sweetness from the raisins, saltiness from the cheese and toasted nuttiness from the pignoli.
Baked Rigatoni with Roasted Butternut Squash, Sausage and Rapini
A robust pasta bake that hits all the flavor spots with juicy pork sausages, sweet roasted butternut squash, creamy-salty cheeses and just the right bitter bite from the rappini.
Hummus Bi Tahini: Lebanese-Syrian Recipe
My version of our family recipe for hummus, a creamy flavorful Middle Eastern dip made from chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic. Perfect with pita and fresh vegetables.
Lemon Cheesecake with Shortbread Crust and Raspberry Coulis
Often requested, easy to whip up light citrusy lemon cheesecake with a cream cheese mascarpone filling, buttery shortbread crust and a bright raspberry Grand Marnier sauce.
Video Demonstration – Nonnie’s Biscotti
Video series: Biscotti Making with Aunt Dot. All the secrets to making a perfect batch (or six if you are Aunt Dot) of Nonnie’s biscotti.
Pita Pocket Stuffers
The perfect combination of flavorful legumes, crisp vegetables, slightly salty Monterey Jack and briny olives with just a hint of Mexican spice all tucked into a pita pocket
Old Nonnie’s Classic Minestrone with Croutons
Old Nonnie’s classic minestrone with croutons is a rich chicken soup with meatballs, pasta, escarole, pecorino and crisp cheesy croutons.