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Olives are native to the Mediterranean region. The history of this fruit goes back almost as far as Western Civilization, its development being one of man’s first accomplishments. Evidence from archaeological digs proves that olives were grown in Crete in 2500 B.C. From there, the popularity of the olive spread […]
“This is a very Venetian dish,” Francesco declares. “Sardines are fish for the poor. Usually we make this dish in the restaurant for the employees, not the customers.” Under appreciated in America, fresh sardines are a staple throughout southern Europe and the Middle East. These small fish, with their rich, […]
Roasted pepper could also be served as an appetizer. Roasted Peppers 10 bell peppers salt to taste 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil The first part of this recipe can get your kitchen a bit messed up, but not more than so. Start with the bell peppers (peperoni). Select some […]
Many maintain not to like anchovies because they associate this delicious fish only and exclusively with the salty, cured variety usually found on pizza. Almost as often, however, people rave about how amazingly delicious a particular Italian meal is, without being able to pinpoint exactly what ingredient gives to the […]
“My first job in New York was grilling chickens at DDL Food Show, the big fancy food store that Dino di Laurentiis, the movie director, opened on Columbus Avenue in 1983,” Francesco recalls. “At most I had call for 3 or 4 Chickens a day, but when Dino asked how […]
In Venice both rich and poor hunted birds for sport and sustenance. This recipe for guinea hen with black pepper sauce suggests the Renaissance, when spice played an important role in flavoring, often counterbalanced with a touch of sweetness. “Game birds are lean,” Francesco says, “Which is why we use […]
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“This is about as fancy as chicken gets in Venice,” Francesco says. Chicken with cheese and prosciutto is a northern Italian combination of long standing, the ham and cheese is infusing the mild chicken with flavor. There are many delicious, and easy chicken recipes. The Venetian Chicken stuffed with Prosciutto […]
Roasting vegetables, which concentrates their flavor by allowing excess moisture to evaporate, is one of the superb techniques that Francesco shares with many other contemporary chefs. Treating mushrooms in this manner results in lucious, meaty caps that are excellent served in salads. Roasted mushrooms can be sauteed quickly without flooding […]
For this recipe you need a fish with the scales left on. Otherwise, the salt will penetrate the fish. It is another method of steaming and, properly done, results in impeccably moist and meaty fish that is not at all salty. To be sure of obtaining a fish with the […]