In a large large saucepan or stockpot, over medium-hig heat, combine… 1/2 pound salt pork, diced 1/4 cup virgin olive oil 1/3 cup unsalted butter Add and saute until medium brown… 3/4 pound white onions, diced Add… 1 pound lean beef, cut into 1/2" cubes 1/2 pound lean pork shoulder, cut into 1/2" pieces 4 chicken livers, shopped fine 4 chicken gizzards, cut into small pieces 2 bay leaves crumbled Turn heat to medium and cook slowly, uncovered, for 30-minutes. ...
Can be doubled, or made ahead and reheated. Great for potlucks. Prepare 1 pound pasta (penne rigate or rotini) accournding to package directions – slightly undercooked preferred. While the pasta is cooking, in a large pan, head the following and cook for 2 minutes: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 small white onion, chopped Add and cook until lightly browed: 1 pound ground beef or ground chuck Once browned, if necessary, drain the fat. Then add: ...
Combine well (or grind together) - 2 pounds meat (can be beef, veal, pork, chicken, turkey, etc). This is my preferred ratio: 1 pound beef 1/2 pound veal 1/2 pound pork Combine in large mixing bowl… ground meat 1/2 cup unseasoned bread crumbs 2 eggs, beaten 8 sprigs fresh parsley, leaves only, chopped fine 1/2 cup of chives or green onions, chopped fine 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated pinch of salt pinch of black pepper Remove from heat and add Make meatballs about 1 1/2 inch in size. ...
In saucepan over medium heat, combine… 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup unsalted butter Chop together then add to pan… cook slowly for about 5 minutes… 3-4 large cloves of garlic, mashed 16 fresh sprigs of parsley, leaves only - no stems! Add… 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, ground fresh 1 tablespoon oregano Drain liquid into pan and chop the solids well… 6 cups (3 x 14.5 ounce cans) peeled plum tomatoes Cook slowly for 30-45 minutes. ...
Prepare 1 pound package of regular-sized gnocchi, prepared according to package instructions. Over medium heat, in non-stick skillet, melt 1 stick (or 8 tablespoons) unsalted butter. Once melted, cook for 3-4 minutes. Pour into small bowl for later. In the same skillet and on medium heat, cook (shake pan every minute or so) for 5 minutes… 1 teaspoon brown butter (from earlier) 1 medium red onion (chopped - squares approximately 1/2") Add and cook another 3-5 minutes… ...
Combine in heavy skillet over medium-low heat. Heat until brown. 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon bacon grease (or a strip have bacon / salt pork that has been diced) 1 large onion diced Add and cook 15 minutes over medium heat… 1.5 - 2 pounds skinless split chicken breasts (bone in). Add and cook 5 minutes more… 1 crumbled bay leaf Chop together and add to pan, cooking 5 more minutes… ...
Cook 1 pound of bow-tie (farfelle) pasta according to directions. After straining pasta, add… 3 cups sliced mushrooms 1 1/2 cups diced tomatoes (or tomatoes and combination of other vegetables; I like broccoli). 1 stick unsalted butter 2 cups milk (or half & half; or white pasta sauce) 2 cloves garlic (minced) 1 tablespoon parsley (chopped) Cook on high heat, stirring slowly until it starts to boil. Lower heat to medium and let simmer until thickens. Remove from heat and slowly add… ...