Recipe: Polpette – Meatballs

1 lb ground beef
3 T Pecorino Romano*
2 T parsley, chopped
6 T good EVOO*
3 eggs
3 sliced bread, day old works great
1 garlic cloves, minced
Sea salt and fresh ground pepper*
* Available at ATI
Soak the bread in a little water for a few minutes and squeeze dry.  Mix the bread, meat, eggs, romano cheese, garlic and parsley together.  [...]

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Recipe: Gorgonzola Dressing

1/2 c good EVOO*
4 T Acetorium Cherry Wine Vinegar*
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 tsp dry mustard
1/4 tsp sea salt*
2 oz Mountain Gorgonzola*
* Available at ATI
Mix mustard, sea salt, and garlic thoroughly.  Stir in the vinegar.  Slowly whisk in the olive oil until well blended.  Stir in crumbled Gorgonzola and use to dress any green salad.

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Recipe: Fried Peppers

This is a simple recipe that can be used in a number of tasty ways!  Make these peppers as a simple appetizer on bread, use in a hot sandwich/panino, or to top your favorite pizza.
8 large bell peppers, any color
6 T good EVOO*
1 garlic clove, halved
Sea salt & fresh ground pepper*
* Available at ATI
Wash and [...]

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Merry Christmas!

Look for great new recipes, tips, product reviews, and cooking videos in the new year…
We wish you a blessed Christmas!
Nichole & Connie,
All Things Italian

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Recipe: Gingerbread Pizzelles

6 eggs
1 c sugar
1/2 c brown sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp ginger
1/2 tsp cloves
1/4 c molasses
1 c butter, melted
4 tsp baking powder
4 c flour
Mix together the eggs and sugar.  Mix in the spices and molasses.  Mix in the melted butter and then the baking powder.  Finally add the flour and mix well.  Bake the batter in your pizzelle [...]

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Recipe: Anice Slices

6 eggs
1 lb flour
6 drops anise oil (you can usually get this at health food stores)
1/2 lb butter, softened
1/2 c sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
Turbinado sugar for sprinkling
Beat 5 of the eggs with the salt, add sugar and mix well.  Sift together the flour and baking powder.  Add the flour mixture to the egg mixture.  [...]

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Recipe: Chicken Marsala

1 chicken, about 4 lbs
4 oz butter
1 onion, sliced
1/4 c water
1/2 c marsala
Sea salt & fresh ground pepper*
* Available at ATI
Clean chicken and cut into serving pieces.  Season with sea salt and fresh ground pepper.  Melt the butter in a skillet.  When the skillet is very hot add the chicken and brown on both sides [...]

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Recipe: Sicilian Steamed Clams

2 dozen clams
2 tsp parsley
2 garlic cloves
2 T good EVOO*
1/2 c water (I like to use a little white wine too)
Sea salt and fresh ground pepper*
* Available at ATI
Scrub the clams and rinse.  Place the garlic, olive oil, and parsley in a large pot.  Heat for 3 minutes.  Add the water, sea salt, pepper, and [...]

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Recipe: Prosciutto Wrapped Fish w/ Roasted Vegetables

4 fish fillets, halibut or snapper
4 slices prosciutto*
1/2 stick butter, unsalted
2 T fresh rosemary
2 T fresh lemon juice
6 cups of cubed vegetables: butternut squash, potatoes, parsnips, carrots, or other favorite (cut into small equal sized cubes)
2 garlic cloves, minced
Good EVOO*
Sea salt and fresh ground pepper*
* Available at ATI
Preheat your oven to 400*.  Place all of the cubed vegetables on a cookie [...]

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Recipe: Focaccia

3 T good EVOO*
1-1/2 c warm water
4 tsp dry yeast
1-1/4 tsp sea salt*
3-1/4 c flour
Pizza Blend for topping*
* Available at ATI
Grease a 9×13″ pan.  Drizzle 1 T of the olive oil in the bottom of the pan.  Combine the water with the yeast in the bowl of your mixer.  Add the remaining olive oil, sea salt [...]

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