Month: July 2008

Roasted Peppers

Another specialty which is easy to make and worth the effort is roasted peppers Mamma style. Ingredients: 3 peppers (1 green, 1 red, 1 yellow or whatever you have) 4-5 cloves Garlic 1 tbsp oregano 2 tbsp salt olive oil Directions: roast peppers on baking 

Pastine (little ball soup) aka Pastina

Pastine (little ball soup) aka Pastina

Little Ball Soup also known as Pastina is a comforting classic that’s as fun to make as it is to eat. This soup is quick and simple to make and is a favorite with all the children (and adults!). Ingredients: 1 cup (250 ml) Pastine 

Olives Green

vegetable, salad

Ingredients:

12 cups of water
1 cup of coarse salt
Large Green Olives purchased by the box (seasonal)

Directions:

  • Crush firm green olives, removing the pit.
  • Soak crushed olives in water for 4 days, remember to change water every day.
  • Place olives into canning jars.
  • Boil salt and water mixture, pour hot solution into the jars.
  • Seal jars and store.

Preparation: Pour contents of sealed jar into a bowl and soak the olives in fresh water for at least one day (over night is better, squeezing olives occasionally and refreshing the water). Squeeze as much excess water out of olives  as you can and place into serving bowl, let air dry, add fresh garlic, oregano, salt, anise seed and olive oil to taste.

Stir frequently and after they have been dressed allow them to sit for a few hours before serving. If you are a true olive lover this Italian recipe will become a keeper.

Zucchini Cakes

Zucchini Cakes

Not everyone appreciates Zucchini. If you are looking for a way to get your family to eat more vegetables try the following recipes. Ingredients: 4 cups (1000 ml) 1 cup (250 ml) 4 1 tbsp 1 tsp 1 1/4 cup 1 cup 1 cup grated