Ingredients: 1 cup Castelvetrano olives 3/4 lb mozzarella balls 2 tablespoons juice from the olives 1/2 tablespoon crushed red pepper 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley Directions: Toss all ingredients together. Serve at room temperature. My thoughts: This is a super easy yet tasty appetizer for NYE or whenever. Castelvetrano olives (under the name of Verdi) are […]
Ingredients: for the meatballs: 1/2 lb lean ground beef 1/2 lb ground pork 1 shallot, minced 1 clove garlic, grated 1/3 cup bread crumbs 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan 1 tablespoon minced basil 1 tablespoon minced Italian parsley 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 egg salt pepper for the eggplant: 2 small graffiti eggplants, striped* and […]
Ingredients: 8 oz rotini 1/2 English cucumber, diced 2 1/2 oz turkey pepperoni, sliced 1 large cubanelle pepper, diced 1/4 cup diced red onion 10 pimento stuffed green olives, sliced for the dressing: 2 oz olive oil 2 oz red wine vinegar 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan 2 tablespoons minced Italian parsley […]
Ingredients: raw, ready to use pizza dough 12 oz (canned or jarred but not marinated) artichoke hearts, sliced thinly 2 oz olive spread* 2 oz grated Parmesan 1/4 lb shredded mozzarella 1/4 lb lean capicola 1/4 lb soppressata 1/4 lb Genoa salami 1/4 lb prosciutto 1/4 lb provolone 1 egg yolk 1 tablespoon water ice […]
Ingredients:12 oz rainbow rotini, cooked12 oz marinated artichoke hearts, drained and marinade reserved8 oz mozzarella, diced1/2 English cucumber, diced1/2 large red onion, diced6 radishes, sliced thinly1 stalk celery, diced2 cups halved campari tomatoes1/3 cup diced green onion (green parts only)1/3 cup sliced spiced olive-cured green olives dressing:1/4 cup marinade from the artichoke hearts1 tablespoon red […]
Ingredients: 1/3 cup cubed, cooked chicken (breast or thighs work well) 1/4 cup canned diced tomatoes with green chiles 1 “rice cooker” cup of long grain rice 8 small Spanish olives with pimientos, halved 1 stalk celery, chopped 1/4 onion, chopped 1 packet Goya Sazón Con Culantro Y Achiote 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika water or […]
Ingredients: 6 large sun-dried tomato stuffed olives in olive oil, drained 4 oz brie, rind removed 1 tablespoon capers 1 clove garlic Directions: Place the olives, garlic and capers in a blender or Vita-Mix. Plus once. Add the brie and pulse until a coarse mixture forms. Serve as a spread on sandwiches, bread or crackers. […]
Ingredients: 1 cup warm water 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1/4 oz active dry yeast 2 3/4 cups flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon sugar 1 tablespoon freshly coarsely ground black pepper 4 tablespoons olive oil coarse-grain cornmeal for dusting olive oil for greasing the bowl mozzarella cheese and/or a combination of mozzarella, asiagio and […]
Ingredients:top layer:1 cup flour1 cup cornmeal1 cup buttermilk1/3 cup shredded cheddar1/3 cup canola oil2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1 egg meat mixture:1 lb ground chicken1/4 cup canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, pureed20 oz canned diced tomatoes with green chile, drained*15 oz kidney beans, drained1/4 cup spicy Sicilian-style olives (oil […]
Ingredients:3 1/2 cups flour1 package active dry yeast2 cups lukewarm water2 tablespoons olive oil PLUS 1/4 cup, divided use1 tablespoon salt10 oz can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped1/3 cup Greek olives, halved2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, choppedOPTIONAL: 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated Directions:In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in 1/2 cup of water. Allow to […]