Archive for the 'Soups and Salads' Category

Stracciatella - Roman Egg Drop Soup

Friday, November 9th, 2007

4 eggs
4 tablespoons freshly grated parmigiano reggiano cheese
grated rind of one lemon
salt
1 quart (approximately 1 liter) home made meat broth In a small bowl beat the eggs, parmigiano cheese, lemon rind, and salt.
Bring the broth to a fast boil. Pour slowly the egg mixture into the boiling broth and mix quickly with a fork to [...]

Hearty Minestrone

Friday, November 9th, 2007

1 LB Hot or Mild Italian Sausage
2 Tbsp Olive oil
1 Large onion, chopped
3 Large cloves garlic, chopped
5 cups Chicken stock
1 can 28 oz tomatoes, chopped
1 pack 10 oz frozen spinach, chop
1 1/2 cup Sliced carrots
1 1/2 cup Frozen cut beans
1 1/2 tsp Dried basil
1/2 tsp Dried Marjoram
1 can 19 oz Romano beans
3/4 cup Small shell [...]

Antipasto Pasta Salad

Friday, November 9th, 2007

1 pound seashell pasta
1/4 pound Genoa salami, chopped
1/4 pound pepperoni sausage, chopped
1 (6 ounce) can black olives, drained and chopped
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, chopped
3 tomatoes, chopped
1 (.7 ounce) package dry Italian-style salad dressing mix
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan [...]