DeMarco’s Italian Essentials
Italian cooking is at the heart of many of my favorite childhood memories. Now I’m creating those memories with my daughter and wife. Today, I’ll share some of my favorite dishes. You can’t go wrong using simple ingredients with straight forward Italian techniques.
Buon Appetitio,
Chef Kevin
Buon Appetitio,
Chef Kevin
FULL DINNER MENU
Insalata Tricolore
fresh pears, toasted hazelnuts,
shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano, and oregano vinaigrette
Homemade Pappardelle Pasta
basil tomato ragu and herbed balsamic grilled chicken
Homemade Fettuccini
olive oil, garlic, chick peas, and fresh mint
Limoncello Sorbetto
fresh sliced strawberries drizzled with saba
served with GiGi’s Biscotti
Insalata Tricolore
fresh pears, toasted hazelnuts,
shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano, and oregano vinaigrette
Homemade Pappardelle Pasta
basil tomato ragu and herbed balsamic grilled chicken
Homemade Fettuccini
olive oil, garlic, chick peas, and fresh mint
Limoncello Sorbetto
fresh sliced strawberries drizzled with saba
served with GiGi’s Biscotti
DINNER
Insalata TricoloreFresh pears, toasted hazelnuts,
shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano, and oregano vinaigrette
Method: dress greens with Oregano Vinaigrette* surround with sliced pears, sprinkled with toasted hazelnuts and top with shaved parmesan. *For the Oregano Vinaigrette
Put all ingredients in a bowl and whisk to combine, until slightly thickened. |
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Basil Tomato RaguServes 4-6
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DESSERT - Limoncello Sorbetto w/Saba, Fresh Strawberries, & Gigi's Biscotti
Each of the recipes below is used to make this delicious Italian treat (though they are quite scrumptious on their own as well)!
For the full dessert: put sliced strawberries in bowl, scoop out homemade Sorbetto, drizzle with Saba, and serve with a GiGi’s biscotti.
For the full dessert: put sliced strawberries in bowl, scoop out homemade Sorbetto, drizzle with Saba, and serve with a GiGi’s biscotti.
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Limoncello Sorbetto |
GiGi’s Biscotti |
yields 1 ½ cups
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Can keep in Freezer up to about 6 months or in refrigerator for about a month. |
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yields 3 dozen
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