This recipe is from my step-MIL, who applied a Provencal flavor profile to a traditional Italian dish. Preheat oven to 400. Using 8 large raw Italian mild pork sausages (see Note below), prick each sausage with a fork (three times on top and on bottom). Cut one yellow and one red bell pepper in half… Continue reading Oven-roasted Italian sausage with shallot and bell pepper
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Eggplant parmesan casserole
We tried a variation of the NYT recipe for zucchini parmesan, using 2.5 lb eggplant in lieu of zucchini: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1017523-zucchini-parmesan?login=emailWe followed our modifications to the original recipe, details here: http://piglettedc.tumblr.com/post/163022801851/zucchini-parmesan-casserole-we-had-an-abundance We found that the eggplant slices took more time to roast, becoming brown on both sides after about 20 mins at 450. As a shortcut,… Continue reading Eggplant parmesan casserole
Zucchini parmesan casserole
We had an abundance of zucchini, so we made this with our pantry ingredients: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1017523-zucchini-parmesan Our modifications: First, we used one shallot instead of a small onion. Second, in lieu of 2.5 lb fresh tomatoes, we used two 28 oz cans whole peeled canned tomatoes. To save time, we puréed the canned tomatoes before adding… Continue reading Zucchini parmesan casserole
Charred lemon chicken piccata
Details here: http://www.cookinglight.com/recipes/charred-lemon-chicken-piccata. The chicken cutlets took longer to cook than expected, perhaps because they were not thin enough. We served this with oven-roasted cauliflower, which we made except for tahini dressing (we also added some shallots): http://piglettedc.tumblr.com/post/144070024406/armenian-style-roasted-cauliflower-with-tahini (June 2017)
Italian orecchiette with sausage and broccoli raab
We followed this recipe: https://www.google.com/amp/www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/orecchiette-with-broccoli-rabe-and-sausage-recipe.amp Due to our pantry, we used 2/3 lb sausage (uncooked and removed from its casing) and 2 ½ lb raab, which may have thrown off the balance. We tried to balance the flavors by adding the juice from one lemon and mixing ½ tsp anchovy paste into the ¼ cup… Continue reading Italian orecchiette with sausage and broccoli raab
Italian chicken piccata
We tried this Food 52 recipe: https://food52.com/recipes/26564-classic-chicken-piccata. We served the dish over thin spaghetti. We finished each serving with a squeeze of fresh lemon quarter (Apr. 2017)
Oven-roasted string beans, olives, anchovies, and tomatoes
We followed this Jamie Oliver sheet pan recipe, but cooked the salmon as a whole fillet in a separate vessel for more time: https://www.google.com/amp/www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/jamie-oliver/tray-baked-salmon-with-olives-green-beans-anchovies-and-tomatoes.amp Our modifications: first, we preheated the oven at 425. Second, we lined the cookie sheet with parchment paper (to capture residual liquid). Third, we used about ½ cup each pitted kalamata… Continue reading Oven-roasted string beans, olives, anchovies, and tomatoes
Spaghetti pie with pecorino, black pepper., and broccoli raab
We tried this for brunch: https://smittenkitchen.com/2016/01/spaghetti-pie-with-pecorino-and-black-pepper/ Instead of 8 oz pecorino, we used 6 oz pecorino and 2 oz parmesan. We also added about ½ tsp crushed red pepper to the egg mixture. Finally, I concur with Smitten Kitchen that the springform pan needs to be tightly wrapped with foil to avoid unwanted spillage. I… Continue reading Spaghetti pie with pecorino, black pepper., and broccoli raab
Simple tomato butter spaghetti with toasted breadcrumbs
We followed this recipe: https://www.budgetbytes.com/2016/07/pasta-5-ingredient-butter-tomato-sauce/ Our modifications: we used 28 oz canned crushed tomato and a few sprigs fresh oregano in lieu of whole peeled tomatoes and dried oregano. We also added a dash each crushed red pepper and sugar to the sauce. The toasted breadcrumbs add nuttiness and mouthfeel to this dish. (Jan. 2017)
Pasta with roasted eggplant and tomato purée
We followed this recipe: https://smittenkitchen.com/2008/01/rigatoni-with-eggplant-puree/ Our modifications: 2 small Asian eggplants; 1 lb (1 1/3 pint) Campari tomatoes, quartered; 1 bulb garlic (peeled); and 1 lb penne (instead of rigatoni). We toasted the pine nuts at 325 in our toaster oven until lightly browned (about 3 mins). We also finished the pasta with a glug… Continue reading Pasta with roasted eggplant and tomato purée
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