02/09/11 Herb & Cheese Rolls |
 Italian Cookie Gifts Shipped Worldwide! Imagine the look on that special someone's face when they receive your homemade Italian cookie gifts, made to order, fresh and...straight from Italy! These gifts of great Sicilian taste are sure to please.
"I received my cookies and they are wonderful. I've been serving them to my friends and they think they're the best they've ever had. I served some to my 91 year old uncle who is Italian (as we all are) and he ate as many as he could and took the rest home. He said that at Christmas he doesn't want cigars, he just wants a box of your cookies. Ciao!" Mary Lou K. (Binghamton, New York) Whatever your favorite Italian gourmet cookie is Adriana's bakery will satisfy. Only from CookiesFromItaly.com! |
"Dio ci salvi dal povero arricchito e dal ricco impoverito." (God save us from the enriched poor and from the impoverished rich.) Welcome to another recipe edition from Angela's Organic Oregano Farm!
This week's Italian recipes:
-Spaghetti with Garlic, Oil and Sun Dried Tomatoes
-Herb and Cheese Rolls
-Almond Cheesecake
All of us at the farm are grateful for your participation with us through this newsletter. Thanks for everything you're doing and we'll continue to find recipes to help your kitchen shine. Please share this newsletter, if you found it useful. Enjoy this week's recipes in good health.
Thanks again for subscribing!
Yours Truly,
Angela Reina
Recipe: Spaghetti with Garlic, Oil and Sun Dried Tomatoes |
Spaghetti with Garlic, Oil and Sun Dried Tomatoes
Spaghetti con Aglio, Olio e Pomodori Secchi
Ingredients:
1 lb (1/2 kg) spaghetti
1-2 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp dried chilli flakes
4-5 pieces of sun dried tomatoes, finely chopped
Handful of parsley, chopped
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Directions:
Cook the spaghetti in a large pan of boiling water until 'al dente'.
When the spaghetti is a few minutes away from being cooked, heat a large heavy based frying pan and add the olive oil.
Over medium heat, gently fry the garlic, sun dried tomatoes and chilli flakes until the garlic is lightly golden. Be careful not to burn the garlic otherwise it will turn bitter.
Turn off the heat.
Drain the spaghetti and add to the pan with the chopped parsley.
Mix well with the garlic, tomato, and olive oil. The heat from the freshly cooked spaghetti will help the pasta soak up all the flavors.
Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serves 2.
That's it!
Recipe: Herb and Cheese Rolls |
Herb and Cheese Rolls
Involtini di Erbe e Formaggio
Ingredients:
One 1 and 1/2 lbs boneless pork tenderloin, cut on the extreme diagonal into 12 slices
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese
1 and 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh sage
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup dry white wine
Directions:
Lightly pound the pork slices until they are 1/4-inch thick.
Season with salt and pepper.
Mix the Pecorino cheese, sage, rosemary, and garlic together in a box and then sprinkle 1 teaspoon of herb mix on each pork slice.
Then roll each slice into a cylinder shape and secure with a toothpick.
Season the rolls with salt and pepper.
Place the flour in a flat bowl and then lightly coat the pork rolls with flour, patting to remove the excess.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until hot.
Add the rolls and cook until browned all over, about 3-5 minutes.
Pour in the wine, cover, and simmer until the rolls are cooked through, 3-5 minutes more.
Transfer to a plate and loosely cover with aluminum foil.
Boil the cooking liquid until it reduces to a thick sauce, about 5 minutes.
Return the rolls to the skillet and shake the pan to coat them with sauce.
Serve with any remaining sauce spooned over them. Makes 4 servings.
That's it!
Recipe: Almond Cheesecake |
Almond Cheesecake
Torta di Mandorle e Formaggio
Ingredients:
1/2 lb (200 grams) Amaretti biscuits, crushed
1 and 3/4 oz (50 grams) unsalted butter, melted
1 vanilla pod, seeds scrapped or a few drops of vanilla essence
1 lb (500 grams) ricotta
1/4 lb (125 grams) caster or superfine sugar
1/2 lb (250 grams) mascarpone cheese
3 and 1/2 oz (100 grams) ground almonds
2 tbs cornflour
3 large eggs
Grated zest of 1 lemon
Handful of flaked almonds
Icing sugar for dusting
Directions:
Preheat oven to 355°F (180°C).
Mix the melted butter with the crushed Amaretti and press into a (20 cm) spring-form tin.
Press down firmly then chill for 10 minutes.
Mix the vanilla seeds, ricotta cheese, sugar, mascarpone cheese, almonds, cornflour, eggs and lemon zest and beat until smooth.
Pour onto the chilled biscuit base and bake for 45 minutes.
After 45 minutes turn off the oven, open the door and allow the cheesecake to cool inside completely.
Chill for at least an hour before serving, dusted with icing sugar, with a little fresh fruit on the side. Serves 4-6.
That's it!
Printer Friendly Version :: Submit Your Thoughts
 Italian Sterling Silver Tableware at 50-60% off! At a glance you will notice we have the most exquisite line of Italian sterling silver giftware. Each piece has been chosen for its unique craftsmanship and tasteful Italian styles. Caterina Collezione includes a full range of classics, as well as an exclusive collection of contemporary styles. Our collection consists of flatware, tea sets, platters, bowls, serving pieces and much more. We have the perfect gift for every occasion to please our most discriminating customers, We are committed to prompt, efficient and courteous service.
"Mrs. Cannavaro enjoyed your wonderful silver. She is out of the hospital now and has recovered from her illness. She was so happy to get this silver gift from Sicily since that is where her ancestors are from. Ciao." Priscilla T. (Tampa, Florida) It is with utmost pride that we would like to present to you our unique outstanding Italian silver gift collection. Visit the Caterina Collezione catalog exclusively at SilverFromItaly.com! |
Only In Italy! |
"Only In Italy" is a daily news column that translates & reports on funny but true news items from legitimate Italian news resources in Italy. Each story is slapped with our wild, often ironic, and sometimes rather opinionated comments. And now, for your reading pleasure, a sample of today's edition:
Phony Palermo Dentists Caught After Cops Pose As Patients
Palermo - September 9, 2010 - Italian police posed as patients to discover a ring of seven false dentists in and around Palermo.
As soon as the bogus dentists asked them to "open wide" the cops took out their badges and booked them, police said Thursday.
The Carabinieri discovered the self-styled dentists' real qualifications. Six of the seven had diplomas as dental technicians while a seventh only had a middle-school graduation certificate.
Dozens of cases of unqualified dentists are discovered in Italy every year.
Why did you pull out a nose hair instead of the bad tooth, you "imbecile incapace"?
FACT (our readers should be sitting down for this): One in five Italian dentists is unqualified, along with an estimated 10,000-15,000 Italian doctors that are roaming our streets. They included fake doctors, dentists and even a few fake nurses who couldn't make it in their previous careers as 'escorts'.
According to police stats, every year about 1,000 people have been convicted of the offence. How about taking a wild guess at what the fine is:
A) 51,600 Euros ($ 67,000 USD)
For those who chose "C", congratulations, you're brighter than you think. 516 Euros...makes you want to smash your lunch over your head, doesn't it?
Most phoney, rat-bastard dentists will laugh in your face when they are finally caught. They'll just pay the 516 Euros, change premises and start all over again. One "dentista bastardo" discovered in Rome was a plumber who had been filling and extracting teeth for 20 years.
"Signora, I'm going to say it again. It doesn't make a difference. To fill your cavity and unclog your toilet is going to cost the same. No-no, there is no discount or package deal."
B) 5,160 Euros ($ 6,700 USD)
C) 516 Euros ($ 670 USD)
"Only In Italy" Subscribe for free and day in and day out, 5 days a week, you'll have laughter, tears and intelligent commentary all blaring at you from your stupid little monitor. Click Here to Subscribe!
|
SilverFromItaly.com
Read Past Issues
What's New?
Order Our Oregano!
People are Talking!
History of Oregano
Uses of Oregano
Tour Our Oregano Farm
Shipping
Customer Service
Our Certification
About Angela
Our Privacy Policy
Submit Your Thoughts
Email Angela
Subscribe!
Follow Angela on FB:
Baked Polenta with Garlic
Cauliflower and Lamb Pie
Couscous with Vegetables
Gnocchi with Mushroom Sauce
Marbled Ring Cake
Orecchiette with Red-Wine Veal Sauce
Penne with Artichokes
Porcini Mushrooms with Tarragon
Rigatoni with Braised Lamb Ragu
Sausage and Cheese Manicotti
Spaghetti with Tuna & Fennel
Veal Bocconcini with Porcini and Rosemary
Questions: Need more Italian recipes? How about Italian gift ideas? Or just plain Italian fun?
Subscribe to these interesting newsletters from our closest and trustworthy Italian affiliates located here in Italy? Just click the sites that may interest you and sign up:
Silver From Italy.com
Cookies From Italy.com
Only In Italy.com
Copyright ©2000-2011 FromItaly di Ciccarello. ISSN: 1724-7977. All Rights Reserved. Please read our Privacy Policy
This newsletter is powered by Libero. It no longer uses NOR does it recommend the services of Tiscali S.p.a.