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Hi Patti:  I made this spaghettoni with your hot coppa and tomatoes, broccoli, and basil from my garden. It was fantastic!Best, Rob Chirico, author of "Not My Mother's Kitchen.

ELICONI with Mussels, bit of Nduja and fresh basil and parsley , touch of white wine makes a light and delicious dinner on a warm summer night LARGE SPIRAL PASTA FROM ITALY -Large spiral pasta approx 2" long -Loves to hold your favorite sauce Shop online today! Shop ingredients:Eliconi PastaNduja …

MAKING SOUPY® in 1994 Things change over the years... like hair styles (& color) , clothes style but most importantly our SOUPY recipe has remained the same for over the last 100+ years! Still air cured naturally, no nitrates, extra lean and still #1 …

A delightful summer cheese with apples, grapes, peaches or apricots.... A mild provolone from #Auricchio Cheese Co.Each piece just a fraction under 1 lb so take it with you hiking, camping or picnicking, you'll be happy you did! Click photo for more details …

Pici with Italian Sausage Serves: 4 , Ready in 30-45 minutes - INGREDIENTS Pici Pasta- 1 lb. Fortunas Italian Sausage, 1lb, casing removed - hot or sweet to your liking Cherry tomatoes fresh or can (drained) Chianti Red wine- 1 cup Onion-1 med diced Garlic – 2-3 cloves chopped Black pepper- pinch spicy red chili pepper- to you taste extra virgin olive oil- 3 Tablespoons Approx. salt for pasta cooking Romano pecorino grated – few Tbls -to taste …

Whipped Ricotta Toast with Vantia PeperonataIngredients : 1thick Slice Sourdough Bread3 Slices Prosciutto  2 Cups Fresh Ricotta 1 Tbsp. Honey Zest of half a lemon Vantia Peperonata Salt & PepperA handful of Basil or Parlsey (optional) Directions: Toast bread until golden brown and crunchy. Drape 3 slices of thinly sliced Prosciutto on bread. This insulates the bread from the ricotta and ensures it remains crunchy. In a bowl, whip fresh ricotta with honey …

Patti & Paul  meet the makers- Auricchio Provolone Cremona, Italy.The story and the taste is what makes them the leader in Provolone cheese in the world.  Read more about the history of the Auricchio family. 

Tagliatelle Primavera SUMMER RECIPE with whatever is in season !  - Serves 4 Note: You can add any vegetables you'd like, asparagus & mushrooms are also great addition or even add chicken cubed or genoa salami mini cubes. Ingredients: 2 carrots, peeled and cut into thin strips or shred with large blade 2 medium zucchini cut into thin strips 2 yellow squash, cut into thin strips 1 onion, thinly sliced 2 cups baby peas , shelled - fresh 2 cups broccoli flore …

Patti’s Stuffed MushroomsIngredients:14 large stuffing mushrooms1 teaspoon fresh minced parsley1 Lb.Fortuna’s Italian Sausage1 large basil leaf, minced3 closed minced garlic6 Tablespoons butter1 small onion chopped fine (approx. 2-3 Tablespoons)½ cup grated Piave cheese½ cup Italian flavored breadcrumbs.Instructions:Clean mushrooms and remove stems, semi-cook mushrooms in 350 degree oven for about 15 minutes in covered pan until mushrooms are soft and most of the liquid is releas …

Pepperoni & Italian Sausage BreadOUR  BEST SAUSAGE & PEPPERONI BREADServes 6-8 Pre heat oven to 3501 lb. Fresh Pizza dough at room temp- thaw day ahead if frozen¾ lb. Hot Italian Sausage, casing removed and cooked-crumbled2 hard-boiled eggs chopped fine8 oz. or more of shredded Scamorza or mozzarella3 Tbls. Grated Romano Pecorino½ cup chopped vinegar peppers½ cup diced Fortuna’s Pepperoni – finely chopped in food processorApprox. 1 cup of Pasta sauce,  …