Happy Thanksgiving!

I will not be posting anything this week due to the busy schedule of Thanksgiving.  Have a great week and wonderful feasts!
Nichole & Connie

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Recipe: Farfalle w/ Yogurt & Peas

1 lb De Cecco Farfalle*
1 bag frozen petite peas
4 T butter, unsalted
1 c Greek Yogurt*
1 c Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated*
Pinch of fresh ground nutmeg*
Sea salt & fresh ground black pepper*
* Available at ATI
In a large pot of salted water cook the pasta until al dente.  Reserve a little pasta water and then drain the pasta well.  [...]

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Recipe: Pasta w/ Sausage & Mustard

Try this recipe out for an easy meal to make during your busy holiday season. 
1 lb De Cecco Shells*
1 T good EVOO*
1.5 lb hot Italian Sausage, remove casings & crumble*
3/4 c dry White Wine*
3/4 c Heavy Cream
3 T Honeycup Mustard*
Pinch of Chili Flakes*
1 c fresh basil, sliced thin
* Available at ATI
Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted water until al [...]

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Recipe: Coconut Rice Pudding

1 c arborio rice*
1 can coconut milk
1 to 2 c milk
1/2 to 3/4 c sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp sea salt*
1 c shredded coconut
* Available at ATI
Place the coconut milk, milk, arborio rice, and sea salt in a heavy bottomed pan.  Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook until rice is soft, about 20 minutes.  [...]

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Recipe: Savoiardi – Lady Fingers

Make your own savoiardi for Tiramisu or your favorite Charlotte Recipe.
2 c sifted flour
1 c sugar
4 eggs
2 tsp baking powder
1 T almond extract
Pinch of salt
Beat the sugar and eggs until blended and a light cream color.  Mix the flour, salt and baking powder together and slowly sift info the egg mixture.  Keep beating until smooth [...]

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Product Review: Flamigni Panettoncino

Holiday products are starting to show up at the store every few days.  Special chocolates, stuffed figs, and one of my favorites: mini panettone.  These panettoncino from Flamigni are packaged in really cute little boxes and they contain fruit and chocolate!  My favorite is the apricot and chocolate. 
Give one a try as a nice breakfast [...]

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Recipe: Snapper Ratatouille on Pasta

4-5oz snapper filets, cut into 1″ strips
5-6 garlic cloves, whole
2 T good EVOO*
Sea salt & fresh ground pepper*
1/4 c dry white wine*
1 lb De Cecco pasta of choice*
For the Ratatouille:
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 small eggplant, diced
1 small zucchini, diced
1 summer squash, diced
1 small pepper, diced
1 small tomato, diced
1 small red onion, diced
2 T tomato paste*
1/4 [...]

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Recipe: Potatoes w/ Pancetta and Browned Butter Dressing

2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, sliced 1/2″ thick
4 T butter
3 oz pancetta, cut into small dice*
1 shallot, minced
1 3″ fresh rosemary sprig
2 T O Porto Vinegar*
1 T Honeycup Mustard*
Sea salt & fresh ground pepper*
2 T fresh parsley, chopped
* Available at ATI
Bring a sauce pan of salted water to a boil.  Add the potatoes and cook [...]

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Recipe: Orecchiette w/ Sausage & Broccoli Rabe

1-1/2 to 2 lbs broccoli rabe
1 lb De Cecco Orecchiette*
2 T good EVOO*
4 garlic cloves, minced
Pinch of red chili flakes*
6-8 oz hot Italian sausage*
Sea salt*
Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese*
* Available at ATI
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.  Trim the tough broccoli rabe stems off and place in the boiling water and blanch for 3 [...]

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Video: Making Risotto Bianco

Risotto Bianco
1 small onion, chopped fine
4 T good EVOO*
2 c risotto rice*
1/2 c dry white wine*
6 c broth, kept at a simmer the entire time
Sea salt & fresh ground pepper*
Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese*

* Available at ATI

In a large skillet saute the onion in olive oil until tender, add the rice and stir to [...]

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