Recipes

Cucidati (Italian Fig Cookies) a Traditional St. Joseph’s Day treat. Ingredients: 2 and 1/4 lbs or 2 lb bags and

Swordfish Marinated with Herb Bread Ingredients: For the Curing: 1 lb center cut swordfish 8 oz coarse sea salt 1

Shrimp Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms Ingredients: Makes 4 (appetizer) servings. 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/4

Spaghetti alla Carbonara with Zucchini Ingredients: Makes 4 to 6 servings. 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 garlic clove, peeled

Gemelli with Tomatoes, Zucchini, and Pancetta Ingredients: 12 pancetta slices, cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces 1 large red onion, chopped

Risotto with Arugula and Shrimp   Ingredients: Serves 6 as an appetizer 4 as main course 2 cups (packed) whole

Risotto with Asparagus Tips Ingredients: Makes 6 servings 6 cups chicken broth 1 and 1/2 pounds asparagus, smallest available 6

Chicken with Roasted Lemons, Green Olives, and Capers Ingredients: Makes 4 servings For the Roasted Lemons: 12 thin lemon slices

Spinach with Olive Oil and Lemon Ingredients: Makes 4 servings. 12 ounces fresh baby spinach 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive

Escarole with Italian Sausage and White Beans Ingredients: Serves 12 as a side-dish or 6 as main-course. 3 tablespoons extra