Category Archives: Italian Sausage

Chicken Scarparielli

Serves 4 to 6 as an Entrée 1½      Pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Halves ½         Cup Flour for Dredging Chicken 1          Pound Sweet or Hot Italian Sausage Links 4          Tablespoons XVOO 2          Tablespoons Unsalted Butter 6          Garlic Cloves, Finely … Continue reading

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Easter Menu 2022

Easter is just around the corner and I have a delicious menu for you. This menu feeds a crowd and I know most of you will be celebrating with family and friends so a menu this size is just perfect. … Continue reading

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Easter Italian Specialties

Easter Eggs and Easter Bonnets.  Easter Mass and Easter Brunch.  These are the memories I have of Easter as a child growing up in Chicago.  Easter was a holiday my Mother cherished.  I can say with confidence that Easter was … Continue reading

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Easter and Passover 2020

This will be an Easter and Passover we will never forget. The coronavirus is keeping us in our homes and away from our family and friends. There will be no communal Easter or Passover Brunch or Dinner and no Easter … Continue reading

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Easter Brunch and Dinner

Easter Brunch and Easter Dinner were always a big deal in our home when growing up. Mom would be up very early to prep for the day. This after being up late the night before making her traditional and famous … Continue reading

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Easter Brunch 2017

Easter Brunch 2017 Frittata with Ricotta, Italian Sausage and Ham Tomato Bacon Asparagus Quiche Cranberry Orange Bread Bloody Marys and Mimosas Roasted Boneless Leg of Lamb with  Lamb Sauce Honey Baked Ham with Cranberry-Citrus Compote Potatoes Au Gratin Asparagus Mimosa Roasted … Continue reading

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Mangia Italian Style

On our recent trip to Chicago for a week’s vacation, we were able to spend time with family and friends and do all the touristy things we haven’t done in years.  We visited Museums, Giant Buildings, Michigan Avenue, took in … Continue reading

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Soup, Glorious Soup

This blog is dedicated to all of my friends and family that are suffering through the terrible weather north of Paradise.  That means all of you north of the Florida boarder. Here are a few of my favorites.  Some have … Continue reading

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Easter Calzone and Frittata

Easter Eggs and Easter Bonnets.  Easter Mass and Easter Brunch.  These are the memories I have of Easter as a child growing up in Chicago.  Easter was a holiday my Mother cherished.  I can say with confidence that Easter was … Continue reading

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