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    Onion and herb frittata

    Onion and herb frittata

    Serves 6 as a first course or as part of an antipasto. • 1 yellow onion • 1 red onion • 3 Tbs. olive oil • ½ cup chopped fresh parsley • ⅓ cup snipped chives • ¼ tsp. dried basil or 2 tsp. fresh • 6 eggs • salt and pepper to taste 1. Peel and coarsely chop the onions....
    Frittata of zucchini

    Frittata of zucchini

    Serves 6 • 1½ lbs. young, firm zucchini (about 4½ cups chopped) • 1 medium onion • 3 Tbs. olive oil • 6 eggs • salt and pepper to taste • basil, crushed, to taste 1. Cut the zucchini into small dice and chop the onion. Heat the olive oil in a 10-inch skillet and add...
    Pomodoro al gratine (gratinéed tomatoes)

    Pomodoro al gratine (gratinéed tomatoes)

    Because it’s so light and refreshing, this is an ideal hot hors d’oeuvre for a dinner which includes a heavy pasta dish. It’s also delightful as an accompaniment to croquettes. Serves 6 • 6 medium-sized, firm tomatoes (about 2 lbs.) • 2 Tbs. olive oil • 3 Tbs. minced...
    Fried mozzarella

    Fried mozzarella

    Serves 6 • 1½ lbs. mozzarella cheese • 1⅓ cups fine, dry bread crumbs • 3 to 4 Tbs. finely minced fresh parsley • 2 eggs • salt to taste • pepper to taste • approximately 3 to 4 Tbs. flour • approximately ½ to ⅓ cup olive oil • garnish • slices of melon 1. Cut the...
    Italian spinach and potato roulade

    Italian spinach and potato roulade

    This is like a giant rolled dumpling with a spinach filling. A potato dough reminiscent of gnocchi is rolled up around the filling, then the whole thing is wrapped in cheesecloth, boiled in salted water, and served hot, in spiral-patterned slices. Serves 6 generously....