Creamy Polenta with Spinach and Gorganzola

Creamy Polenta with Gorganzola 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth2 cups water1 1/2 cups polenta1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil2 cloves garlic, minced1 1/2 cups finely chopped spinach1 cup finely diced carrots2 teaspoons chopped fresh thymepinch grated nutmeg1/2 cup half and half1/2 cup crumbled Gorganzola cheese Directions:In a medium skillet, heat up the olive oil on medium heat. Add the garlic,...

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Sicilian Stuffed Mushrooms

20 medium size button mushrooms or baby Bella1 red onion, grated 3 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided Salt and pepper to taste1 large egg, beaten 1 tablespoon capers, roughly chopped1 cup Italian breadcrumbs1/2 – 3/4 cup Pecorino cheesePinch red pepper flakes 1/4 cup parsley, choppedjuice 1 lemonDirectionsPreheat oven to 400F.  Brush a little extra virgin olive oil...

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Pasta with Tomato Dill and Golden Breadcrumbs

1 bunch fresh dill, cut off roots, leave 2” stems⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil3 garlic cloves, whole1 (28 oz) can tomato pureeSalt and pepper to taste1 teaspoon sugar1 pound linguiniFor the topping2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil1½ cups bread crumbs, seasoned or unseasoned To make the sauce1.      Boil the dill in salted water for about 10 minutes. Reserve. 2.    ...

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Delicious Heirloom Tomatoes

Costoluto Genovese Heirloom Tomatoes2 weeks ago I attended a Tomatomania workshop, on how to properly plant and grow heirloom and hybrid tomatoes. I learned that there is a strategy to growing tomatoes. It's important to know when to harvest, what type of tomatoes to grow, and how will the tomatoes be used. I also learned that the seedlings need to be planted 6 feet apart for good sun and air...

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Marsala Wine, "Wine of the Sun"

Marsala, “Wine of the sun”, is a wine, and also a Province in Sicily near the city of Trapani. Marsala wine can only be produced, aged, and bottled in Marsala, Pantelleria, and a small surrounding island such as Mozia. In these areas, the weather and atmosphere is absolutely perfect for growing grapes to produce this special wine. The sun shines in these areas, the majority of the year, with gentle...

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