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Hazelnut Gelato

Posted Thu, 02/05/2009 - 17:53 by CitizenFood

Makes 1 quart

Ingredients:

1 cup hazelnuts
2 1/2 cups whole milk
1/3 cup heavy cream
4 large egg yolks
1/4 cup, plus 2 tablespoons sugar

Italian Strawberry Ice

Posted Thu, 02/05/2009 - 17:51 by CitizenFood

Serves 2

1 pint fresh strawberries, trimmed
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 cups ice cubes (about 11)
Mint leaves

Garlic Roasted Butternut Squash

Posted Thu, 02/05/2009 - 17:50 by CitizenFood

Serves 4

1 1/2 to 2 pounds butternut squash, peeled and diced
Olive oil
Salt and pepper
3 tablespoons minced garlic

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Sautéed Broccoli Rabe

Posted Thu, 02/05/2009 - 17:48 by CitizenFood

Serves 4

Ingredients:

3 bunches broccoli rabe, ends trimmed
1 1/2 pounds hot Italian sausage links, cut into 1-inch pieces
5 tablespoons olive oil
5 garlic cloves, chopped

Classic Manicotti

Posted Thu, 02/05/2009 - 17:47 by CitizenFood

Serves 8 to 10

For the sauce :
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced

Zuppa Toscana

Posted Thu, 02/05/2009 - 17:44 by CitizenFood

Makes 6 servings

Ingredients:

1 pound smoked sausage
3/4 cup chopped onion
6 slices bacon , chopped
2 teaspoons minced garlic
4 cups chicken stock
4 cups water

Minestrone Soup

Posted Thu, 02/05/2009 - 17:43 by CitizenFood

Serves 12

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons olive oil
5 potatoes, peeled and cubed
5 carrots, chopped
4 stalks celery, chopped
1 sweet onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped

Sausage Calzone

Posted Thu, 02/05/2009 - 17:41 by CitizenFood

Makes 2 calzones

Ingredients:

1 bell pepper, sliced
1 onion, sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound pizza dough, divided
½ cup marinara sauce, divided
1 pound Italian sausage, browned

Whole Wheat Pizza Crust

Posted Thu, 02/05/2009 - 17:40 by CitizenFood

Basic Pizza Crust
Makes (2) 12-inch crusts

Ingredients:

1/2 cup warm water
1 package active dry yeast
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 cup white wine
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 tablespoon salt

Pizza Bianca

Posted Thu, 02/05/2009 - 17:38 by CitizenFood

Makes (1) 12-inch pizza

Ingredients:

1 head of garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus 1/4 cup
1/3 cup ricotta
1 prebaked pizza crust
1 pound fresh mozzarella, sliced
1 bunch basil, shredded

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