SICILIAN RICOTTA CHEESECAKE

SICILIAN RICOTTA CHEESECAKE

Sponge cake:

Butter
3 egg yolks
1/2 cup sugar
Finely chopped rind of 1/2 lemon
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
3 egg whites


Filling:

1-1/2 cup sugar
1-1/2 lb. fresh ricotta cheese
1 lb. mixed candied fruit
1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon
3 1-oz. squares semi-sweet chocolate, chopped in pieces
8 tbsp. Maraschino liqueur


To make the sponge cake:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Butter a 10 inch spring-form
cake pan.

Whisk the eggs yolks with the sugar, grated lemon rind and 3
tbsp. hot water until light and foamy.

Sift the flour and baking powder together, and fold it into the
egg yolk mixture.

Whisk the egg whites until stiff, but not dry. With a large
spoon, fold them into the cake mixture.

Pour the mixture into the prepared cake pan and bake for 15 to
20 minutes, or until the cake is a rich golden color and springs
back when pressed lightly. Turn out and cool on a wire rack.


For the filling:

Dissolve the sugar in 3 tbsp. of water over low heat. Beat the
sugar syrup with the ricotta cheese until it is smoothly
blended. Put aside about half of the best pieces of candied
fruit to decorate the cake. Chop the remainder coarsely.

Add the cinnamon to the sweetened ricotta and beat until smooth
and creamy. Put aside a few tbsp. of the mixture for decoration.
Combine the remainder with the chopped fruit and chocolate.

Cut the sponge cake in half horizontally. Put one layer on the
bottom of the cake pan, cut side up, and sprinkle it with half
of the Maraschino. Spread with the remaining cheese mixture. Fit
the ring of the cake pan in position and chill the cake for
several hours.

When ready to serve, remove the cake from the pan and place it
on a large, flat serving dish. Coat the top and sides with the
reserved cheese and decorate with the reserved candied fruit.

You may also decorate the cake with whipped cream, and the
candied fruits may be supplemented with chopped nuts.
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BRANDIED PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE

BRANDIED PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE

Crust:

1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
1/4 cup sugar


Filling:

2 (250 g) pack cream cheese at room temperature
1 (125 g) pack cream cheese at room temperature
1 cup sugar
4 medium eggs
1 (14 oz.) can pumpkin (no spices added)
2-1/2 tsp. ginger
1 tbsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. cloves
1/3 cup brandy
whipped cream
preserved ginger

For crust, combine crumbs, sugar and butter in a bowl and mix
well. Press crumb mixture firmly into bottom of 10 inch spring
form pan and 2 inches up sides. Bake in moderate oven, 350
degrees for 10 minutes.

For filling beat together cream cheese and sugar until light and
fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each
addition until smooth and creamy. Add pumpkin, ginger, cinnamon,
nutmeg, cloves and brandy and mix until well blended. Pour
cheese mixture into crust and bake in slow oven, 325 degrees,
for 50 or 60 minutes, or until well risen. Turn off heat and let
cheesecake cool in oven. When cold, decorate top with whipped
cream and sliced ginger.

CHOCOLATE CHERRY CHEESECAKE

CHOCOLATE CHERRY CHEESECAKE

Crust:

1-1/4 cups chocolate wafer crumbs (about 18 wafers)
2 tbsp. sugar
3 tbsp. melted butter or margarine


Filling:

2 (250 g or 8-oz) packages cream cheese
1 (125 g or 4-oz) package cream cheese
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup cocoa
2 tsp. vanilla
1 cup whipping cream
3 medium eggs
1 (19-oz.) can cherry pie filling
2 tbsp. chocolate cherry liqueur (optional)
2 tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 oz. grated semi-sweet chocolate

Combine chocolate wafer crumbs, 2 tbsp. sugar and melted butter.
Press into bottom of 9 inch spring form pan. Bake in moderate
oven, 350 degrees, for 10 minutes. Cool. Reduce oven temperature
to 300 degrees.

Have cream cheese at room temperature. Beat in large mixing bowl
at medium speed until creamy. Gradually beat in the one cup of
sugar and cocoa. Add vanilla. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Beat
until smooth. Pour over chocolate crust. Bake in slow oven, 300
degrees, about one hour until center of cake is firm. Remove
from oven and cool to room temperature.

Combine cherry pie filling with liqueur, if being used. Pour
over cooled cheesecake.

Add the two tbsp. sugar and vanilla to whipping cream in bowl.
Whip until stiff. Spoon onto cake, covering evenly. Chill
several hours before serving.

Decorate with grated chocolate. Makes 10 to 12 servings. This
cheesecake freezes well.
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MAGIC PIE RECIPE

MAGIC PIE RECIPE

4 eggs
1/4 cup margarine
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups milk or half and half
1 cup coconut
1 teaspoon vanilla

Place all ingredients in blender at one time and blend until
mixed together. Pour into a buttered 10-inch piepan. Bake in a
350 degree oven for 1 hour. When done, crust will be on bottom,
custard in the middle, an coconut on top - right where they
belong.
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ITALIAN BREAD

42.) ITALIAN BREAD
(2 loaves)

1 tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. salt
2 packages active dry yeast
cornmeal
5 cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp. butter
water
salad oil
1 egg white

In large bowl, combine sugar, salt, yeast and 2 cups flour. In
1-quart saucepan over low heat, heat butter and 1-3/4 cups water
until very warm (butter doesn't need to melt).

With mixer at low speed, gradually beat liquid into dry
ingredients until just blended. Increase speed to medium, beat 2
minutes.

Beat in 1/2 cup flour to make thick batter. Continue beating
mixture at medium for 2 minutes. Scrape bowl often with spatula.
With wooden spoon, stir in enough additional flour (about 1-3/4
cups) to make a soft dough.

Turn dough onto floured surface, knead until smooth and elastic,
about 10 minutes, adding flour while kneading.

Cut dough in half, cover pieces with bowl. Let dough rest 20
minutes for easier shaping.

Grease large cookie sheet; sprinkle with cornmeal.

On floured surface with floured rolling pin, roll each half into
15" by 10" rectangle. From 15" side, tightly roll dough, pinch
seam to seal.

Place loaves, seam side down, on cookie sheet and taper ends.
Brush loaves with oil; cover loosely with plastic wrap.
Refrigerate 2 - 24 hours.

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Remove loaves from fridge, uncover.
Let stand 10 minutes. cut 3 or 4 diagonal slashes on top of each
loaf. Bake 20 minutes.

In small bowl with fork, beat egg white with 1 tbsp. water.
Remove loaves from oven, brush with egg, return to oven, bake 5
minutes.
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MEDITERRANEAN FONDUE

41.) MEDITERRANEAN FONDUE

1 lb. shelled shrimp
juice of 1 lemon
8 oz. Gruyere cheese
2 pints chicken stock
1/4 cup chopped dill
pinch cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. sugar
2 onions

Sprinkle shrimp with lemon juice and leave 10 minutes. Peel and
chop onions. Grate cheese. Pour stock into metal fondue and
heat. Add grated cheese and stir over low heat until melted; do
not boil. Remove from heat, stir in onions, dill, cayenne, sugar
and pepper. Bring pan to table and place on spirit burner. Drain
shrimp, pat dry. Spear on fondue forks, dip in to fondu for 1
minute, then eat. Serve with slices of crusty Italian bread, hot.
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VEAL SCALLOP OPEN SANDWICH

40.) VEAL SCALLOP OPEN SANDWICH
(4 servings)

2 tbsp. butter
4 slices bread
1 heat lettuce
4 small veal scallops
3 tbsp. flour
1/4 cup oil
1/2 tsp. celery salt
4 tomatoes
1/2 tsp. garlic salt

Butter bread. Separate lettuce into leaves, wash and pat dry and
shred. Pound veal to flatten; coat with flour. Fry veal in oil
2-3 minutes each side until lightly browned. Remove from pan;
keep warm. Halve tomatoes, place in pan cut sides down. Fry 3
minutes, turn over, sprinkle with celery and garlic salt. Remove
from heat. Place bread on four individual dishes. Place veal on
each; add layer of lettuce; top with two tomato halves and serve.
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VEAL TOAST

39.) VEAL TOAST
(4 servings)

4 veal cutlets or scallops
juice of 1-1/2 lemons
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1/4 cup oil
4 slices bread
1/4 cup mango chutney
2 sliced tomatoes
4 slices cheese
2 tsp. paprika
3 tsp. parsley

Pound veal and sprinkle sides with lemon, salt and pepper. Fry
on each side for 4 minutes, in oil. Toast bread and sprinkle
with chutney. Place veal on bread and top with tomatoes, then
cheese. Broil until cheese is melted.
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PUFF PASTRY PIZZAS

38.) PUFF PASTRY PIZZAS
(4 servings)

1 lb. frozen puff pastry
12 slices salami
1/4 cup chopped cooked ham
2 onions, sliced
2 slices cheese, cubed
2 tomatoes, peeled
1 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. pepper
2/3 cup oil
5 tbsp. parsley

Thaw pastry. On a floured board, roll our thinly and use to line
four 4" pie pans. On pastry arrange salami, ham, onion, cheese,
and sliced tomatoes. Sprinkle with seasonings and over each
spoon 3 tbsp. oil. Bake at 420 degrees for 20-25 minutes.
Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve hot.
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MOZZARELLA LOAF

37.) MOZZARELLA LOAF
(6 servings)

1 long loaf Italian Bread with sesame seed
1 16 oz. package mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup salad olives
1-1/2 tsp. oregano

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut Italian loaf crosswise into 1"
slices. Cut cheese into 1/4" slices. Place cheese and olives
between bread slices.

Bake bread on cookie sheet for 15 minutes or until cheese is
melted. Sprinkle loaf with oregano. Serve immediately.
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PEPPERONI BITES

36.) PEPPERONI BITES
( 60 )

1 pouch dry cheddar cheese soup mix
1-1/2 cups flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 cup shortening
3/4 cup pepperoni finely chopped
1/3 cup green pepper finely chopped
1/3 cup onion, chopped
3/4 cup milk

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In medium bowl combine soup mix,
flour, baking powder. Mix well, cutting in shortening until
mixture is coarse. Add pepperoni, green pepper, onion and milk.
Stir with fork until soft dough forms, about 5 minutes. Drop
dough by heaping teaspoonsfuls onto ungreased baking sheet.
baked 10-12 minutes until bites are golden brown. Serve warm as
snacks.
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WESTERN FRITTATA

35.) WESTERN FRITTATA
(4 servings)

2 tbsp. butter
4 oz. Canadian bacon
2 medium onions
7 eggs
1/2 cup Swiss cheese
1/4 tsp. pepper

In 10" skillet heat 2 tbsp. butter over medium heat. Add bacon
sliced and cut into 1/2" strips, cook 1 minute. Add sliced
onions, cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently; remove from heat.
In bowl beat eggs, grated cheese, pepper and bacon-onion
mixture. In skillet melt butter over medium heat. Add egg
mixture, reduce heat to medium-low, cook 10-15 minutes until
bottom is set. Meanwhile, preheat broiler. Broil frittata until
top is set and lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
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VEAL STEAKS WITH SPAGHETTI

34.) VEAL STEAKS WITH SPAGHETTI
(4 servings)

2 veal shoulder arm steaks each 1" thick
2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 8 oz. can stewed tomatoes
1 6 oz. can tomato paste
1-1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. oregano
1 8 oz. package spaghetti

On waxed paper, coat veal steaks with flour. In 12" skillet over
medium heat, in hot oil, cook meat until well browned on both
sides.

Add remaining ingredients except spaghetti; heat to boiling.
Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 1 hour or until steaks are
fork-tender, turn once. Serve over cooked spaghetti.
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VEAL CHOPS WITH AVOCADO

33.) VEAL CHOPS WITH AVOCADO
(4 servings)

4 veal loin chops (3/4")
2 tbsp. butter
1/4 lb. mushrooms, sliced
1/4 cup minced onions
2 tbsp. medium sherry
1 tsp. salt
dash hot pepper
1 small avocado
2 tsp. cornstarch
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tsp. fresh dill

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Slash fat on edge of chops. in 10"
skillet, over medium heat, cook mushrooms and onions in hot
butter, about 5 minutes.

Arrange chops in skillet. Add sherry, salt and hot pepper. Heat
to boiling. Cover and bake 1 hour or until meat is tender.

Cut avocado in half; remove seed and skin. Slice and arrange
over chops. Bake, uncovered, 10 minutes. Put chops on warmer
plate.

Blend cornstarch in and 1 tbsp. cream until smooth; stir
remaining cream. Gradually stir into hot liquid in skillet and
cook over medium heat, stirring until thickened. Stir in chopped
dill.
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MEAT PIZZAS

32.) MEAT PIZZAS
(4 servings)

1 stale roll
1/4 cup warm water
2 onions
1 lb. ground beef
1 egg
salt and pepper
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 - 2 tsp. chili sauce
1/4 cup oil
2 eggs, hard-cooked
2 tomatoes
12 stuffed green olives
4 slices cheese
8 anchovy fillets (opt.)

Soften roll in warm water, squeeze out water, crumble into small
pieces.

Peel and finely chop onions, mix with bread, beef, egg, salt,
and pepper, cayenne and chili sauce. Divide into 4 portions and
form into a patty. Fry patties in oil 3-4 minutes on each side,
until crisp. Transfer to baking sheet.

Shell and slice eggs. Slice tomatoes and olives. Cut cheese into
strips. Top each patty with mixture. Add anchovy fillets
(optional) and cheese.

Bake at 400 degrees 5 - 7 minutes, until cheese melts.
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SPAGHETTI WITH HAM AND PEAS

31.) SPAGHETTI WITH HAM AND PEAS
(4 servings)

1 8 oz. package spaghetti
1/4 cup butter
1 tbsp. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cracked pepper
1-1/2 cups half & half
1 10 oz. package frozen peas, thawed
1 cup fontona cheese
1 cup mozzarella cheese
1 4 oz. package sliced, cooked ham

Prepare spaghetti as label directs. Drain, keep warm.

Meanwhile, in 3 quart saucepan, over low heat, melt butter; stir
in flour, salt, pepper; gradually stir in half and half. Cook,
stirring, until thickened. Add peas (thawed) and shredded
cheeses, stir in ham; heat.

In large bowl, toss spaghetti and cheese mixture until spaghetti
is well coated. Serve immediately.
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MEAT SAUCE

30.) MEAT SAUCE
(4 cups)

2 tbsp. olive oil
1 lb. ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 16 oz. can tomatoes
1 12 oz. can tomato paste
4 tsp. sugar
2 tsp. oregano leaves
1-3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 bay leaf, crumbled

In 5 qt. Dutch oven over medium heat, in hot oil cook ground
beef, onions, garlic until meat is well browned. Drain excess
fat. Stir in tomatoes, their liquid and remaining ingredients.
Reduce heat to low, partially cover and simmer 35 minutes or
until very thick, stirring occasionally.
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PESTO

29.) PESTO
(1/2 cup)

1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
2 tbsp. basil
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 small garlic clove

Quarter garlic clove. In blender place all ingredients, at
medium speed mix well.
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SHRIMP MARINARA SAUCE

28.) SHRIMP MARINARA SAUCE
(4 cups)

1 tbsp. olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 15 oz. can tomato sauce
1 6 oz. can tomato paste
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 tbsp. parsley, chopped
1 tbsp. sugar
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. oregano leaves
1 lb. frozen shrimp, shelled and deveined

In skillet over medium heat, in hot oil lightly brown garlic.
Add tomato sauce and next six ingredients, heat to boiling.
Reduce heat to low, cover, simmer 10 minutes. Add frozen shrimp
and cook until shrimp are tender, about 8 minutes; stir
occasionally.
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WALNUT SAUCE

27.) WALNUT SAUCE
(1-1/2 cups)

1/4 cup butter
1 cup walnuts coarsely chopped
1/2 cup milk
2 tbsp. parsley, minced
1 tsp. salt

In skillet over medium heat, in hot butter lightly brown
walnuts, about 5 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients, heat.
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SPINACH SAUCE

26.) SPINACH SAUCE
(2-1/2 cups)

1/4 cup butter
1 10 oz. package frozen chopped spinach
1 tsp. salt
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1/4 cup milk
1/8 tsp. nutmeg

In saucepan, over medium heat, in not butter, cook spinach and
salt 10 minutes. Reduce heat to low, add remaining ingredients,
mix well, do not boil.
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WHITE CLAM SAUCE

25.) WHITE CLAM SAUCE
(3 cups)

3 8 oz. cans minced clams
1/4 cup olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 cup parsley
2 tbsp. white wine
1 tsp. basil
1/2 tsp. salt

Drain juice from clams, save. In saucepan, over medium heat, in
hot oil, cook garlic until tender. Stir in clam juice and
remaining ingredients, except clams. Cook 10 minutes, stirring
occasionally. Stir in clams, cook sauce until clams are warm.
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MACARONI AND CHEESE

24.) MACARONI AND CHEESE
(4 servings)

8 oz. elbow macaroni
3/4 lb. cheddar cheese
1 cup milk
1/8 tsp. dry mustard
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp. onion powder
1/4 tsp. pepper
bread crumbs, buttered

Cook and drain noodles. Cut cheese into cubes. In 3 qt.
casserole, combine noodles, cheese, milk, salt, onion, pepper,
mustard. Cook, covered, at HIGH 10 - 12 minutes; stir twice. Top
with bread crumbs, cook uncovered, at HIGH, 3-5 minutes.
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MEATBALL MORSELS

23.) MEATBALL MORSELS
(36 balls)

1 lb. ground beef
1 egg
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tbsp. parsley flakes
1 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

Thoroughly combine all ingredients; shape into 1" balls (36).
Arrange 18 meatballs on dish. Cook at HIGH 4 - 6 minutes; stir
once. Rotate dish after 3 minutes. Drain liquid. Repeat with
remaining meatballs. Serve with favorite sauce or gravy.
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MINI PIZZA SNACKS

22.) MINI PIZZA SNACKS
(2 servings)

2 English muffins
1/2 cup spaghetti sauce
1 oz. mozzarella cheese
oregano

Half and toast muffins, shred cheese. Place muffins on plate,
spread with spaghetti sauce, top with cheese and season with
oregano. Cook at MEDIUM 1 - 2 minutes, or until cheese melts.
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BAKED ZITA

21.) BAKED ZITA
(4 servings)

8 oz. zita macaroni
15 oz. spaghetti sauce
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese

Shred cheese. Combine cooked and drained zita and sauce in 2 qt.
casserole. Cook, covered at HIGH 10 minutes, stir once. Sprinkle
with cheese. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
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FETTUCINE ALFREDO

20.) FETTUCINE ALFREDO
(4 servings)

8 oz. medium egg noodles
1 cup Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup heavy cream
pepper to taste
1/2 cup butter

Grate cheese. Cut butter into quarters. Cook noodles. While
noodles are standing, in glass serving bowl, combine cheese,
butter and cream. Cook at MEDIUM 3 - 4 minutes or until butter
melts. Stir twice. Stir in drained noodles, toss well. Season
with pepper.
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VEAL PAPRIKA

19.) VEAL PAPRIKA
(4 servings)

1 lb. boneless veal
1/2 lb. mushrooms
1 cup chicken broth
1 medium onion
3 tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
dash caraway seeds
1/2 cup sour cream

Cut veal into 1-1/2" cubes. Slice mushrooms. Chop onions. In 2
qt. casserole combine veal, 1/2 cup broth, mushrooms, onion,
paprika, salt, pepper, caraway. Cover, cook on HIGH 10 minutes
and at MEDIUM-LOW 22 minutes or until veal is tender. Stir
occasionally. Blend flour with remaining broth; stir until
smooth. Mix into veal dish. Cook at HIGH 2 - 3 minutes, or until
sauce thickens. Blend in sour cream.
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BAKED STUFFED TOMATOES

18.) BAKED STUFFED TOMATOES
(4 servings)

8 large tomatoes
1/2 tsp. celery salt
pinch garlic salt
sliced bread
3/4 cup grated cheese
3 tbsp. chopped parsley
2 tbsp. butter
worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. cornstarch
1/2 cup sour cream
juice of 1 lemon
1 tsp. sugar
5 tbsp. cooked ham

Cut tops off tomatoes, scoop out centers. Sprinkle insides with
mixture of celery and garlic salts. Turn upside down and let
drain.

Soak bread in hot water, squeeze dry, place in bowl. Mix in
grated cheese, parsley, chopped ham. Fill tomatoes with
stuffing, replace tops.

Melt butter, add worchestershire (dash), cornstarch blended with
cream, lemon juice, sugar, 5 tbsp. water. Hat, don't boil, pour
around tomatoes. Cook at 400 degrees for 15 minutes.
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STUFFED EGGPLANTS

17.) STUFFED EGGPLANTS
(4 servings)

4 large eggplants
7 tbsp. oil
10 oz. ground pork
10 oz. ground beef
3 egg yolks
1 tsp. garlic salt
3/4 tsp. black pepper
1 tbsp. breadcrumbs, soft
5 tbsp. brandy
5 tbsp. cheese, grated

Halve eggplants, lengthwise, place on baking sheet, brush with
oil, bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes. Remove flesh, mix with
all ingredients except cheese, fill eggplant shells. Sprinkle
with cheese, bake 30 minutes. Serve with baked tomatoes.
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EGGPLANT & TOMATO BAKE

16.) EGGPLANT & TOMATO BAKE
(4 servings)

2-3 eggplants
3 tsp. salt
1/4 cup flour
2/3 cup oil
2 onions, chopped
1 8 oz. can tomatoes
1 tsp. dried basil
1/2 tsp. oregano, dried
1 tsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. black pepper
8 oz. mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1/4 cup tomato paste

Slice eggplants into 1/2" slices; sprinkle with 2 tsp. salt.
Roll slices, moistened, in flour. Fry slices in heated oil, in
skillet until brown on each side. Drain. Add onions, tomatoes,
remaining salt, tomato paste, basil, oregano, sugar and pepper
to oil remaining in skillet and cook 10 minutes. Cool slightly,
bend mixture or push through strainer. Place half the mixture in
greased baking dish. Add a layer of eggplant slices and a layer
of cheese slices. Top with remaining tomato mixture and sprinkle
top with cheese. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.
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ITALIAN FISH BAKE

15.) ITALIAN FISH BAKE
(4 servings)

2 potatoes, sliced
1 large carrot, sliced
1 small cauliflower
4 oz. frozen green beans
2 7 oz. cans tuns, drained
2 tomatoes, peeled, sliced
1 beet, sliced
5 anchovy fillets (optional)
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic
1 tbsp. capers
4 eggs, separated
1/3 cup hazelnuts
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup cheddar cheese
1 tbsp. parsley
salt and pepper

Cook potatoes and carrots in boiling, salted water 15 - 20
minutes. Divide cauliflower into sprigs and add with beans for
the last 10 minutes. Drain.

Lightly grease 4 pint oven dish. Layer cooked vegetables, tuna
(flaked), tomatoes and beet alternately.

Mix finely chopped anchovy (optional), onion, garlic (crushed),
chopped capers and egg yolks to a smooth consistency.

Stir in ground hazelnuts, breadcrumbs, grated cheese, then fold
in parsley and stiffly beaten egg whites. Season to taste.

Spread topping over vegetables and bake at 400 degrees 20 - 25
minutes.
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VEAL CHOPS WITH KIDNEY SAUCE

14.) VEAL CHOPS WITH KIDNEY SAUCE
(4 servings)

4 veal loin chops
1/2 tsp. onion salt
1-1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. white pepper
1 tsp. mustard
1 calf kidney
3 tbsp. oil
4 eggs
3 tbsp. chopped parsley
1 tbsp. chervil
1/4 cup butter
5 tbsp. brandy

Trim chips. Season with onion salt, 1/2 tsp. salt and the
pepper; spread on mustard. Heat oil in skillet and fry chops
over medium heat 3-5 minutes on each side; remove and keep warm.

Beat eggs with 1/2 tsp. salt, 5 tbsp. water (cold) and the
herbs. In saucepan, melt butter and cook eggs until slightly
scrambled. Keep warm.

Slice the kidney and cook in pan used for the chops for 30
seconds. Sprinkle with remaining salt.

Stir in brandy. Arrange chops on dish, spoon on eggs and kidney
on top.
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ROAST VEAL

13.) ROAST VEAL
(4 servings)

2 lb. veal roast
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. white pepper
2 tsp. paprika
2 carrots
2 tomatoes
2 onions
5 tbsp. oil
7 tbsp. white wine
6 tbsp. whipping cream
parsley

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Trim meat, rub all over with salt,
pepper, paprika. Place meat in roasting pan.

Peel and chop carrots, onions, tomatoes and place with meat.
Pour over the oil and wine and roast in oven 1 - 1-1/2 hours.
Transfer to serving dish and keep warm.

Either blend vegetables and cooking liquid in blender or rub
through strainer. Reheat, check seasoning and stir in cream.
Pour around the meat and serve garnished with parsley.

** Cooked spinach topped with cheese and browned in broiler
would make a good side vegetable.
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VEAL AND FRUIT RAGOUT

12.) VEAL AND FRUIT RAGOUT
(4 servings)

1-1/2 lb. veal
2 tbsp. butter
3/4 cup water
3 tbsp. flour
8 oz. green grapes
1 dessert apple
1 ripe pear
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. paprika pepper
3 tbsp. cream

Remove any fat from meat and cut into chunks. Melt butter, add
veal and fry until brown on all sides. Add 1/2 cup water, cover,
simmer 40 minutes, until veal is tender.

Mix flour with remaining water to form smooth paste. Stir into
veal and cook another 5 minutes.

Peel grapes, halve and remove seeds. Peel and quarter apple and
pear. Remove cores and dice.

Stir in salt, paprika and cream into veal mixture, then fold in
fruit. Heat 2 - 3 minutes. Serve hot.
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VEAL ROLLS

11.) VEAL ROLLS
(4 servings)

4 veal cutlets
1/2 tsp. paprika
2 tsp. mustard
1 sweet dill pickle
1/2 cup liver sausage
1/4 cup butter
2/3 cup plain yogurt
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. white pepper

Pound veal until very thin, dust with paprika, spread with
mustard.

Cut pickle lengthwise, in four. Spread liver sausage on veal and
place a piece of pickle on each. Roll slices up and secure with
toothpick.

Melt butter in skillet and brown the rolls on each side. Add
yogurt and season with salt and pepper. Cover, cook over low
heat 20 minutes.

Remove toothpicks; arrange on serving dish, spoon over the sauce
and serve with rice.
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ITALY'S HERO SANDWICH

10.) ITALY'S HERO SANDWICH
(4 Servings)

12 sweet Italian sausages
1/4 cup water
2 medium onions
2 tbsp. olive/salad oil
4 5" long hard rolls
5 green or red peppers

In skillet, place sausages, add water. Cover, simmer 5 minutes.
Remove cover and cook 15 minutes or until browned, turning
occasionally.

Cut onions into thin slices, peppers into 1/2" strips. In hot
oil saute onions until limp. Add peppers and cook over medium
heat until peppers are tender, about 10 minutes. Add cooked
sausage.

Split rolls in half lengthwise. Layer bottom of each roll with
onions and pepper and 3 sausages. Spread top of roll with mayo,
butter or ketchup.
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ITALIAN CHEESE TOAST

9.) ITALIAN CHEESE TOAST
(8 Slices)

1-1/4 cups half and half
1 tbsp. olive or salad oil
1 tsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. paprika
1 tbsp. capers
1 12" loaf Italian bread
1 8 oz. package Mozzarella cheese
1 tbsp. chopped parsley

In 2-qt. saucepan, combine first 4 ingredients. Cook over medium
heat, until boiling, stirring constantly. Boil 1 minute. Reduce
heat, stir in capers, cover, keep warm.

Preheat broiler. From Italian bread, diagonally cut 8 one inch
thick slices (save remaining bread).

Toast bread in broiler on each side. Put sliced cheese on each
piece and broil until melted.

Spoon cream mixture over cheese. Garnish with parsley. Serve
immediately.
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ITALIAN DRESSING

8.) ITALIAN DRESSING
(2 cups)

3/4 cup wine vinegar
2/3 cup red wine
1 clove garlic
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. capers
1/2 cup oil
1 tbsp. mustard seed
2 peppers - green or red
2 tsp. prepared mustard
1 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. rosemary - dried
1 tsp. oregano - dried

Mix vinegar and wine, set for 1 hour. Finely chop garlic. Add
salt, capers, mustard seed and pound to paste. Remove pepper
insides and cut into slivers. Boil garlic paste, add peppers and
spices, stirring. Remove from heat, add oil, cool.
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ITALIAN SALAD

7.) ITALIAN SALAD
(6 Servings)

1 cup cooked beets
1 cup cooked carrots
1 cup chopped celery
head lettuce
1/2 cup green peas
1/2 cup cucumbers, pared, seeded and diced
Mayonnaise thinned with cream or sour cream

Prepare the vegetables and chill. Then combine with dressing.
Prepare beds of lettuce and top with salad.
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PASTA SALAD

6.) PASTA SALAD
(4 - 6 Servings)

12 oz. pork luncheon meat
2 celery stalks
2 red-skinned apples
4 sweet dilled pickles
2 cups cooked pasta (shells, spirals or bows)
1/4 cup sliced stuffed olives
2 anchovy fillets (option)
2/3 cup mayonnaise
1 tsp. soy sauce
juice of 1 lemon
1/2 tsp. salt
pinch cayenne pepper
1 tsp. apple pie spice

Slice luncheon meat and celery. Core and slice apples and slice
pickles. Mix together pasta, meat, olives, celery, apples and
pickles. Chop anchovy fillets (optional) - add to following:
Combine mayonnaise, soy sauce, lemon juice and seasonings. Chill
lightly before serving with pasta salad.
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SPAGHETTI CARBONARA

5.) SPAGHETTI CARBONARA
(2 - 4 Servings)

8 oz. spaghetti
4 oz. bacon
1 green pepper
5 tbsp. Parmesan cheese
5 tbsp. chopped parsley
1-1/4 cups cream
1/4 cup butter
8 slices cooked ham, lean
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. dried basil

Cook spaghetti in boiling salt water for 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, chop bacon. Core pepper and chop finely. Put bacon in
saucepan, cook until crisp. Stir in cheese, parsley, cream,
green pepper. Cook slowly 5 minutes.

Drain spaghetti, toss with butter, place in greased oven dish.
Roll up ham slices, lay on spaghetti, cover with bacon sauce.
Sprinkle with herbs. Bake at 425 degrees for 10 minutes. Serve
hot.
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CHICKEN TETRAZINNI

4. CHICKEN TETRAZINNI
(8 - 10 Servings)

1 boiled chicken
1/2 lb. macaroni
1/2 lb. mushrooms, sauteed
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup almonds slivered
3 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. flour
1 cup whipping cream
3 tbsp. white wine, dry

Cut meat from chicken bones. Cook macaroni, drain, add mushrooms
and almonds. Make sauce of butter, flour, broth; remove from
heat, stir in cream, wine. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Add 1/2
sauce to chicken, 1/2 half to macaroni. Place macaroni in baking
dish, greased, make hole in center, fill with chicken. Bake
until lightly browned.
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LASAGNE

3. LASAGNE
(3 - 4 Servings)

1 onion
1/4 cup olive oil
8 oz. ground beef
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. white pepper
5 tbsp. red wine
1 tbsp. tomato paste
6 tbsp. whipping cream
pinch dried oregano
1-1/4 lb. lasagne
1/4 cup butter
pinch ground nutmeg
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Peel and dice onion. Heat oil in pan and fry meat and onions for
5 minutes, until brown. Add salt, pepper, wine, and tomato paste
and cook until thick. Stir in cream and oregano.

Cook lasagne in boiling water until just tender. Drain and rinse
under cold water. Dry with paper towel.

Arrange lasagne and meat sauce in layers in greased ovenproof
dish, ending with a layer of lasagne. Dot with butter and
sprinkle with nutmeg and grated cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for
10 minutes.
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ITALIAN SAUSAGE TERRINE

2. ITALIAN SAUSAGE TERRINE
(30 1/4" slices or sliced 1/2" thick as entree)

1 lb. sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
1 lb. chicken livers
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup flour
1/4 cup brandy
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. allspice
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
pinch ground cloves
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 garlic cloves chopped
3 eggs
1/2 lb. sliced bacon

In a large skillet cook sausage, stirring until brown. Drain on
paper towels, set aside in bowl.

In blender combine remaining ingredients except bacon, for 45
seconds. Stir in sausage.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line loaf pan with heavy foil,
letting 3" hang over the sides. Place bacon slices crosswise
across bottom and up sides, letting slices overhang pan. Pour in
sausage mixture; fold bacon over top. Place loaf pan in a
shallow pan; pour 1" hot water into shallow pan. Bake 1-1/2
hours.

Remove loaf pan from water, fold foil over top. Place heavy can
on terrine to weight down. Press firmly 2 minutes. Refrigerate
with weight until firm, about 6 hours.

To remove terrine, loosen foil from sides of pan, grasp ends of
foil, and lift out. Cut into slices.
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HEARTY MANICOTTI

1.) HEARTY MANICOTTI
(8 main dish servings)

1 lb. Italian sweet sausage links
1 lb. ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2 16 oz. cans tomato puree
1 6 oz. can tomato paste
1 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 tbsp. parsley, chopped
basil
salt
1 8 oz. package manicotti shells
4 cups ricotta cheese
1 8 oz. package mozzarella cheese
Parmesan cheese

In covered 5 quart Dutch oven. Over medium heat, in 1/4 cup
water, cook sausage links 5 minutes. Uncover, brown well, drain
on paper towel.

Spoon fat from Dutch oven. over medium heat brown ground beef
and onions, stir in tomato puree, paste, sugar, pepper, 1 tsp.
basil, 1 tsp. salt, 1 cup water; simmer, covered 45 minutes.

Cut sausage into bite-size pieces; add to mixture and cook 15
minutes, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, cook manicotti as
label directs; drain. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

In a large bowl, combine ricotta and mozzarella (diced) cheeses,
parsley, 3/4 tsp. basil, 1/2 tsp salt; stuff into shells.

Spoon half of meat sauce into 13" x 9" baking dish. Place half
of shells over sauce in one layer. Spoon remaining sauce, except
3/4 cup, over shells, top with remaining shells in one layer.
Spoon reserved meat sauce over top. Sprinkle with parmesan. Bake
30 minutes.
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