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Pepperoni & Sausage Bread

Pepperoni & Sausage Bread

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,  …
Jun 13th 2024 Patti Fortuna
Caciocavalo with Nduja honey drizzle

Caciocavalo with Nduja honey drizzle

Caciocavallo with honey & ndujaHeat a spoonful of n'duja (spicy spreadable salami) with 1 cup of Fortuna's honey . Let cool to room temp and drizzle over caciocavallo cheese for a wonderful appetizer. NdujaHoneyCaciocavallo …
Jun 1st 2024 Patti
Sicilian Tuna - Rice Bowl

Sicilian Tuna - Rice Bowl

Sicilian Tuna - Rice BowlIngredients 1 jar of Sicilian oil-packed tuna drained and flaked into large pieces 1 celery stalk, thinly sliced (about 1/3 cup) 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced 1/4 cup pitted Castelvetrano olives, sliced 1 tablespoon capers 1 cup cooked Arborio rice , rinsed and cooled 2 tablespoons red or white wine vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 2+ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oilDirections Combine the tuna, celery, onion, oli …
Jan 19th 2024 Patti Fortuna
Provolone Fonduta, last minute appetizer

Provolone Fonduta, last minute appetizer

Company popping in over the holidays...stock up on this easy appetizer- just pop in the oven or microwave for a few minutes and serve with crostini or veggies. They will think you've been prepping all day for them (unless they see this posr lol)
Oct 27th 2023 Patti Fortuna
Pesto Sauce

Pesto Sauce

INGREDIENTS 2 cups packed fresh basil2 cloves garlic¼ cup pine nuts, pistachio or walnuts2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil½ Locatelli Pecorino RomanoSalt & pepper to tasteINSTRUCTIONS Place basil, garlic, and nuts in a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped. Add the oil and process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Place in a bowl and mix in the cheese. Store in an air-tight container.  …
Oct 17th 2023 Locatelli Cheese, Italy
Crostini with Locatelli

Crostini with Locatelli

Perfect for the holiday season approaching so quickly! INGREDIENTS WHAT YOU NEED: Locatelli Pecorino1 small baguette thinly slicedOlive oilFava beans or peas cooked and pureed with a dash of olive oilFig jamThinly sliced plums peaches or nectarinesChopped toasted walnutsHoneyPremade bruschettaFresh basilINSTRUCTIONS HOW TO: For Crostini: Preheat oven to 350 degrees and arrange sliced baguette on a baking sheet. Brush both sides lightly with olive oil and bake for 2-3 minutes per side or …
Oct 17th 2023 Locatelli Cheese, Italy
 Pasta Fagioli (Fazool)

Pasta Fagioli (Fazool)

PASTA FAGIOLI ( Fazool)Serves 4-6Ingredients: 1 lb Cooked Tubetti Pasta ( cooked & cooled) 1 lb dried Canellini or Borolotti Beans (cooked ahead)- you can use can if you're in a hurry1/4 cup olive oilcouple cloves chopped garlic4-5 oz of pancetta or any dry cured Italian dry sausage1 medium onion -chopped2 cups of passataGrated Grana Padano, pecorino or even parmigiana!- you choose your favoritesalt & pepper to taste (I like lots of black pepper)Directions:Add oi …
Sep 27th 2023 Patti Fortuna
Sicilian Sausage Bread Round

Sicilian Sausage Bread Round

Sicilian Sausage Bread RoundFor the dough: (Or buy pre made pizza dough if you're in a hurry) 1 1/3 cups warm water 1 package dry yeast (8 grams or 2 1/4 tsp) 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tsp salt 1 tbsp granulated sugar For the filling: 2 tbsp olive oil 2 large onions, thinly sliced 1 pound mild Italian sausage, casing removed To …
Sep 15th 2023 La Cucina Italiana
Beans, Beans ....

Beans, Beans ....

Italian Cannellini Beans sautéed with Tropea onions and garden fresh cherry tomato's. I just sautéed a lot of onion, and added the cooked cannellini beans I made the day before went out and picked some cherry tomatoes and added and let simmer for about 20 minutes until the tomato's were cooked but not too soft. Add lot of black pepper and served with a mini ball of burratinni and a chunk of crispy Italian bread. You can eat this hot or cold  …
Sep 15th 2023 Patti Fortuna