2008: Bite of Bozeman – Main Street

This was our first year vending at the Bite of Bozeman and we had a fun time. We served over 425 cannoli in 3 hours along with Italian sodas and water. It will be interesting to see how many we can do next year!
Our traditional cannoli consisted of a fried pastry shell and [...]

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Recipe: Tiramisu

24-28 savoiardi, ladyfingers*
1 c warm espresso (3 tsp instant espresso* in 1 c hot water)
1-2 tsp sugar, dissolved in espresso
6 eggs, separated
6 heaping T sugar, for yolks
1 T sugar, for whites
1 lb mascarpone cheese*
6-8 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped*
*available at ATI
Make your sweetened espresso and let cool, lay out your ladyfingers and brush with the cool [...]

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Recipe: Pizza Dough

(makes 4 small pizzas or 2 large)
2-1/2 c AP Flour (sometimes I use all 00 flour or half whole wheat flour, or a cup of semolina flour)
2 T Olive Oil
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt
1 c warm water
1 pkg yeast (dissolved in warm water)
Mix ingredients and knead for 5-10 minutes (longer is better). Let dough rise [...]

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Recipe: Capellini w/ Salumi & Almonds

1-1/2 c chicken broth
1/2 c dry white wine*
2 T good EVOO*
4 oz paprika salami, 1/2″ pieces* (I really like to use Salumi Cured Meats – Paprika Salami)
1 med onion, chopped
12 oz capellini pasta, 2″ pieces*
1/2 c sliced almonds, toasted
1-1/2 c water
1/2 tsp saffron threads*
6 garlic cloves, sliced
2 T unsalted butter
1 can ceci beans, chickpeas*
1/2 c [...]

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Recipe: Cannellini Bean and Tuna Salad

2 cans tuna in oil*
1/2 tsp sea salt*
1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper*
2 cans cannellini beans*
1 medium red onion
6 T red wine vinegar*
Optional: 1/2 cup capers* & 1 cup cherry tomatoes
* Available at ATI
In a large bowl, add the tuna with its oil and the salt and pepper. Using a fork, break up the tuna into [...]

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Recipe: Chicken with Prosciutto & Quince Jam

2 T EV Olive oil*
2 small onions, thin sliced
1 T balsamic vinegar*
1 T sugar
1 pinch Controne hot pepper*
Sea salt & fresh ground pepper*
4 chicken breasts
2 tsp fennel pollen*
2 T Radici quince jam*
4-8 slices prosciutto*
1 cup dry white wine*
4 bay leaves
*Available at ATI
1)Heat the oil in a heavy pan and cook the onions until soft and [...]

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Recipe: Caramelized Carrot Risotto

2 T good EVOO*
3 T butter
6 med. carrots, diced
1/2 tsp sea salt*
1 tsp sugar
1/2 c dry white wine*
5 c simmering stock
1-1/2 c carnaroli rice*
1/4 c mascarpone cheese*
1/4 c parmigiano + garnish*
1 T parsley, chopped + garnish
1 tsp fresh thyme
1/8 tsp fresh ground pepper*
*Available at ATI
1) Heat 1 T oil and 1 T butter over med [...]

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Recipe: Chili Bianco

1-1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 c cooked wild or black rice*
1 can ceci (garbanzo) beans*
16 oz can white corn, drained
14-1/2 oz can chicken broth
1/2 c chopped onion
1/2 lb ground pork
1 clove garlic
1 can cannellini beans*
4 oz can green chilies, drained (Opt: one fresh chili)
1/8 tsp hot pepper sauce
Chopped parsley
*Available at ATI
In a 4 qt saucepan, saute [...]

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Recipe: Asparagus & Ziti Pasta

1 lb ziti pasta*
1 lb asparagus, cut into pieces the same size as the ziti
2 T good EVOO*
2 garlic cloves, minced
Sea salt & fresh ground pepper*
1 c smoked provolone, diced*
6 slices prosciutto, cut into strips*
handful of basil
*Available at ATI
Cook the ziti for about 8 minutes in a large pot of salted water, put in the [...]

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Recipe: Golden Tomato & Watermelon Gazpacho

1 jar golden tomato puree*
1/2 serrano chili
2 c watermelon, cubed
1 tsp red wine vinegar*
1/4 c good extra virgin olive oil*
2 T red onion, minced
1/2 cucumber, seeded & minced
2 T fresh dill, minched + garnish
Sea salt & fresh black pepper*
1/4 c ricotta salata, crumbled*
*Available at ATI
Blend the tomato puree, chili, and half the watermelon in a [...]

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