Table of Contents
Acknowledgments xiii
Introduction xvii
Eggs
Scrambled Eggs with Asparagus and Scallions 7
Sweet Potato and Ham Frittata 8
Spinach, Bread, and Ricotta Frittata 9
Fried Potatoes with Sausage and Eggs 10
Baked Eggs and Potatoes 11
Eggs Poached in Spicy Tomato Sauce with Eggplant 13
Boiled Dandelion Greens, Tuna, and Egg Salad 14
Vegetable Soup with Poached Eggs 15
Breakfast Risotto 16
Cauliflower and Butternut Squash Hash 17
Spinach and Fontina Casserole 18
Soups
Lentil and Pasta Soup 24
Stracciatella with Chicken and Vegetables 25
Spicy Seafood Soup 26
Turkey, Mushroom, Chestnut, and Barley Soup 28
Sauerkraut, Bean, and Pork Soup 29
Salmon, Rice, and Leek Soup 31
Summer Minestrone 32
Winter Minestrone 33
Onion Soup with Bread and Fontina Pasticciata 34
Wedding Soup 36
Cauliflower and Tomato Soup 37
Tomato and Bread Soup with Scallops 38
Shrimp, Swiss Chard, and Potato Chowder 39
Salads
Tuna, Celery, and Warm Potato Salad 45
Poached Chicken and Giardiniera Salad 46
Poached Seafood and Cannellini Bean Salad 48
Smoked Chicken, Fennel, and Grapefruit Salad 49
Steamed Broccoli, Cannellini, and Egg Salad 51
Striped Bass Salad with Zucchini and Anchovy Dressing 52
Cod and Lentil Salad 54
"Antipasto" Rice Salad 55
Roasted Squash and Carrot Salad with Chickpeas and Almonds 57
Roasted Eggplant, Tomato, and Mozzarella Salad with Salami 58
Summer Panzanella 59
Winter Panzanella 60
Shaved Artichoke, Spinach, and Mortadella Salad 61
Salad of Radicchio, Endive, Apple, and Pecorino with Cheese Toasts 62
Crab and Celery Root Salad 64
Roast Beef, Potato, and Green Bean Salad 65
Boiled Beef Salad 66
Scallion, Asparagus, and Smoked Salmon 67
Shrimp and Melon Salad with Basil Mint Pesto 68
Dandelion and Chickpea Salad 69
Pastas, Risottos, and Pizzas
Gnudi 75
Cavatappi with Asparagus and Spinach Pesto 78
Gemelli with Classic Pesto, Potatoes, and Green Beans 79
Spaghetti with Yellow Tomato Pesto 80
Penne with Cauliflower and Green Olive Pesto 81
Mezzi Rigatoni with Raw Tomato Sauce 83
Fusilli with Salami and Roasted Peppers 84
Capellini with Spicy Tomato Crab Sauce 85
Skillet Lasagna 86
No-Boil Stuffed Shells 88
Summer Tomato and Basil Risotto with Mozzarella 89
Mushroom and Sausage Risotto 90
Seafood and Leek Risotto 91
Zucchini, Peas, and Pancetta Risotto 93
Oat Risotto 94
Barley and Chicken Risotto 95
Chicken and Rice 96
Risotto Cakes 97
Pan Pizza 98
Tomato and Zucchini Bread Lasagna 100
Fish and Seafood
Skillet Tuna with Eggplant and Zucchini in Puttanesca Sauce 107
Seared Tuna with Balsamic Onions and Arugula-and-Fennel Salad 108
Monkfish Brodetto with Cannellini 111
Skillet Shrimp with Asparagus 112
Warm Shrimp and Squash Ribbon Salad 114
Braised Calamari with Olives and Peppers 115
Grilled Calamari Salad 116
Mixed Seafood Bake 117
Mussels, Sausage, and Potatoes in White Wine 119
Halibut with Saffron Fregola 120
Rollatini of Sole with Cherry Tomatoes 121
Crispy Baked Cod and Brussels Sprouts 122
Roasted Mustard Salmon with Cabbage and Carrots 124
Matalotta-Style Mixed Fish Stew 125
Meat and Poultry
One-Pan Chicken and Eggplant Parmigiana 130
Chicken and Brussels Sprouts 132
Chicken Legs with Artichokes and Cider Vinegar 133
Skillet Chicken Thighs with Cerignola Olives and Potatoes 135
Poached Chicken and Vegetables in Broth with Green Sauce 136
Chicken Cacciatore 138
Skillet Gratinate of Chicken, Mushrooms, and Tomato 140
Roast Turkey Breast with Dried Fruit and Root Vegetables 141
Skillet Gratinate of Pork, Eggplant, and Zucchini 143
Spicy Sheet Pan Pork Chops and Broccoli 144
Skillet Ricotta Mini-Meat Loaves 145
Cheesy Veal Chops with Cabbage 146
Skillet Sausages with Fennel and Apples 147
Skillet Sausage and Peppers 148
Lamb and Winter Squash Stew 151
London Broil with Peppers and Onion 152
Mozzarella Cheeseburgers 153
Beer-Braised Beef Short Ribs 154
Chicken Scaloppine in Lemon Caper Sauce with Spinach 156
Beef Goulash 157
Pork Guazzetto with Beans 158
Balsamic Chicken Stir-Fry 159
Desserts
Honeydew Granita 164
Grape and Ricotta Pizza 165
Red Wine Poached Pears 166
Mixed Berry Bread Pudding 168
One-Bowl Olive Oil Cake 169
Baked Peaches 170
Apple Cranberry Crumble 171
Chocolate Chip Ricotta Cookies 173
Quick Strawberry "Shortcake" 174
Cheese Plate with Plum Mostarda 175
My Kitchen Tools 177
Index 181