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    Penne al boccalone

    Penne al boccalone

    Penne are a type of pasta similar to mostaccioli; they are smooth, hollow tubes about ¼ inch in diameter, cut obliquely in lengths of about 1½ inches. Either mostaccioli or ziti could be substituted if you can’t get penne. Serves 4 to 6 • 3 Tbs. olive oil • 5...
    Blintzes

    Blintzes

    Serves 4 or 5 as a light meal, 10 as a dessert. • ¼ cup raisins • 1 lb. fresh hoop or farmer cheese • 2 eggs • 2 Tbs. sour cream • 2 Tbs. butter, melted • 3 Tbs. sugar • ¼ tsp. salt • 10 medium-sized crêpes • butter for the pan Garnish • sour cream and applesauce or...
    Crêpes with creamed mushrooms

    Crêpes with creamed mushrooms

    Serves 4 to 6 • 12 crêpes • 1½ lbs. mushrooms • 4½ Tbs. butter • ¼ cup finely chopped onion • 2 Tbs. flour • 1 cup heavy cream, heated • salt and pepper • 1½ Tbs. dry sherry • 1 Tbs. brandy • optional garnish • fresh melon slices 1. Prepare the crêpes ahead of time...
    Wild mushroom crêpe cake

    Wild mushroom crêpe cake

    Serves 6 to 8 • 4 oz. dried black mushrooms • 3 Tbs. butter • 1 large yellow onion, chopped • ¼ cup red wine • salt and pepper • 2 large heads butter lettuce • 2½ cups Béchamel Sauce • 1 recipe Parmesan Crêpes • ¾ lb. Gruyère cheese, grated • tomato-pepper sauce • 1½...