- Recipe: Homemade Ciabatta Bread and Biga (starter)
- CIABATTA "Ciabatta, an airy, white hearth bread from Italy's Lake Como region, receives its name from its appearance: the finished loaf, a fat oval, looks like a homely, comfortably broken-in slipper. Ciabatta embod...
- Breads - Yeast Breads
- Recipe: Artichoke Hummus with Ciabatta (food processor)
- ARTICHOKE HUMMUS WITH CIABATTA 10 ounces artichoke hearts in olive oil, drained 1/2 cup drained canned pinto beans or chickpeas Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste) FOR SERVING: Slices of toasted cia...
- Appetizers and Snacks
- Recipe: Ciabatta Sandwiches with Parmesan Mayo (serves 2)
- CIABATTA SANDWICHES FOR THE PARMESAN MAYO: 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan FOR THE SANDWICHES: 1 (3 x 5-inch) ciabatta roll or bread or use a whole loaf and cut Olive oil, as needed 1 ounce sliced...
- Sandwiches
- Recipe: Four Cheese Panini (Not Fazoli's)
- FOUR CHEESE PANINI Source: Food & Wine Magazine, October 2000 Servings: 4 1/2 cup shredded fresh mozzarella cheese (3 ounces) 1/2 cup shredded fontina cheese (4 ounces) 1/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese (1 ounce) 1/2...
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- Recipe: Giada's White Bean and Chicken Chili with Cheddar and Scallion Bread
- WHITE BEAN AND CHICKEN CHILI 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 pounds ground chicken (may use ground turkey, ground beef, etc.) 1 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning 2 tablesp...
- Recipe: Pimiento Cheese Panini (makes 10 sandwiches)
- PIMIENTO CHEESE PANINI 3/4 cup mayonnaise 1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimiento, drained 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon finely grated onion 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper 1 (8 ounce) block extra-sharp Cheddar, fi...
- Sandwiches
- Recipe: Bruschetta with Chopped Tomatoes, Parsley and Basil
- BRUSCHETTA WITH CHOPPED TOMATOES, PARSLEY AND BASIL 4 garlic cloves (2 minced and 2 whole) 3 cups cherry tomatoes, chopped 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1/4 cup coarsely chop...
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- Recipe: Crostini with Goat Cheese and Chocolate Tapenade (blender or food processor)
- CROSTINI WITH GOAT CHEESE AND CHOCOLATE TAPENADE 1 ounce real dark chocolate, melted 1 cup pitted ripe black olives (buy 10 ounces if you are pitting yourself) 5 preserved anchovy fillets in oil, drained and chopped 1...
- Appetizers and Snacks
- Recipe: Mike's Deli Yankee Stadium Big Boy Sandwich with Reduced Vinegar Dressing
- YANKEE STADIUM BIG BOY SANDWICH From: Mike's Deli and Arthur Avenue Caterers David and his father, Michele "Pops" Greco 1 Madonia Brothers ciabatta loaf or any hero-size loaf 3 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto 3 ou...
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- Recipe: Cookbook - Taralli Dolci con Anice (Sweet Anise Taralli) from Ciao Italia Pronto!: 30-Minute Recipes from an Italian Kitchen by Mary Ann Esposito
- Taralli Dolci con Anice (Sweet Anise Taralli) Dry biscuits known as taralli (little round things) are always present at mealtime on southern Italian tables. Depending on where you are in Italy, they can he made wit...
- Desserts - Cookies, Brownies, Bars
- Recipe: Sauteed Heirloom Tomatoes on Garlic-Rubbed Toast (serves 2)
- SAUTEED HEIRLOOM TOMATOES ON GARLIC-RUBBED TOAST "Here's a tasty little supper for listless eaters on a hot night. For tomatoes I pick what's in my garden, which is likely to be a mixture of ripe red Sweet 100s, orang...
- Main Dishes - Meatless
- Recipe: Chicken BLT Panini with Quick and Easy Aioli (serves 2)
- CHICKEN BLT PANINI 2 ciabatta rolls, split 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 cup Quick and Easy Aioli (recipe follows) (or mayonnaise) 4 ounces roasted chicken breast, thinly sliced 4 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked crisp 2 r...
- Sandwiches
- Recipe: Tomato, Mint and Basil Bruschetta (grilled)
- TOMATO, MINT AND BASIL BRUSCHETTA 2 large, firm tomatoes (about 1 pound), cut into 1/2-inch slices 4 to 6 (1/2-inch-thick) large slices rustic (country-style) bread* 1 garlic clove, halved** 2 tablespoons chopped fres...
- Appetizers and Snacks
- Recipe: A Big Tomato Sandwich with Herb Vinaigrette
- A BIG TOMATO SANDWICH WITH HERB VINAIGRETTE 1 large (1 pound) loaf ciabatta Herb Vinaigrette (recipe follows) 2 or more big, ripe, juicy tomatoes 1 large yellow or red bell pepper, roasted, peeled, and quartered 4 oun...
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- Recipe: Tomato, Mint and Basil Bruschetta
- TOMATO, MINT AND BASIL BRUSCHETTA 2 large, firm tomatoes (about 1 pound), cut into 1/2-inch slices 4 to 6 (1/2-inch-thick) large slices rustic (country-style) bread 1 garlic clove, halved 2 tablespoons chopped fresh b...
- Appetizers and Snacks
- Recipe: Jalapeno Roast Pork
- JALAPENO ROAST PORK "This slow-roasted pork dish came to me from my Bayona partner, Regina Keever. The succulent meat lends itself to two fantastic preparations. For a Latin-inspired meal, serve it with Green Rice. Or...
- Main Dishes - Pork, Ham
- Recipe: Grilled Veggie Hero with Roasted Garlic Spread (using portobello mushrooms)
- GRILLED VEGGIE HERO WITH ROASTED GARLIC SPREAD "This sandwich is great for using up some of the bounty from the farmers' market. The hours that it spends wrapped in plastic make this is a terrific dish for entertainin...
- Sandwiches
- Recipe: Cherry Tomato, Chickpea and Orange Pepper Salad with Lemon Dressing
- CHERRY TOMATO, CHICKPEA AND ORANGE PEPPER SALAD "Rich in iron and vitamins A and C, this salad is both delicious and filling. It's a wonderful warm-weather dish, and can be eaten as a main course with fresh Italian ci...
- Salads - Vegetables
- Recipe: Cherry Tomato Crostini with Homemade Herbed Goat Cheese
- CHERRY TOMATO CROSTINI WITH HOMEMADE HERBED GOAT CHEESE (Tartines de Tomates Cerises, Chevre Frais Maison aux Herbes) "I like to roast the tomatoes ahead of time - up to 8 hours in advance - so they have tim...
- Appetizers and Snacks
- Recipe: Rosemary Chicken Sandwiches with Spicy Chile Mayonnaise
- ROSEMARY CHICKEN SANDWICHES WITH SPICY CHILE MAYONNAISE 4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves 1 teaspoon Kosher salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary 2 tablespoons olive oil FOR SERVIN...
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