Category Archives: Meat Dishes
saltimbocca di maiale al Vinsanto
PORK SALTIMBOCCA WITH VINSANTO. The Italian word saltimbocca means “to jump in the mouth”. This is because the meat is cooked so quickly that it will be on your plate after only a couple of pirouettes in the pan. To … Continue reading
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cotolette di maiale
BREADED PORK CUTLETS . I could become vegetarian any moment of my life save for a few things which I passionately like. My mom’s involtini , a good slice of prosciutto and our family’s cotolette served with plenty crisp salad … Continue reading
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arrosto riposato al timo
“RESTED” THYME AND GARLIC ROAST BEEF. This is definitely not a traditional Italian recipe. However, the resulting flavor is deeply Mediterranean without the effort of the slow cooking and basting endured by our mothers. The concept of the roast is … Continue reading
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polpettine di maiale
PORK MEATBALLS. This is our family’s recipe beloved by old and young. For parties, I make them small like a walnut and fry them in olive oil , they make great finger food. In any case, Italians tend to eat … Continue reading
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Sicilian pork rolls
INVOLTINI. This is one of my favorite recipes which I have adapted from the traditional “braciole” from Messina. In the past, when my mother was a child in postwar Sicily, meat was expensive and available as a treat only. Stuffing … Continue reading
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