This is a soup that I like to make during the winter season for my family. It’s flavorful and full of wholesome goodness. Sprinkle it with grated Parmesan cheese, and it’s especially delicious! – JM Farro ITALIAN WHITE BEAN SOUP 1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil 1 Onion, chopped 1 Stalk Celery […]
Tag: Italian
Nancy’s Shrimp Marinara Sauce
This recipe is from my husband’s mom, Nancy. She has made this fabulous dish for us many times, and I recommend it highly. Enjoy! SHRIMP MARINARA SAUCE 3 or 4 large cloves of Garlic, halved 2 tablespoons Olive Oil 1 28 oz. can Crushed Italian Tomatoes ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper […]
Marinara Sauce
This started out as a very basic marinara sauce, and over the years, I have adapted it to my family’s tastes. If you don’t like chunks of tomato in your sauce, you can use a blender, or substitute crushed tomatoes, which I often do. This sauce goes great with pasta […]
Pasta & Beans
My mom gave me this recipe when Joe and I were first married 35 years ago. It’s a relatively simple and quick recipe, and is a hearty, nutritious, and delicious meal. – JM Farro PASTA & BEANS 1 can Cannellini Beans 1 can Tomato Paste Olive Oil Garlic, minced (2-4 […]
Chicken Parisienne
This is a recipe that makes chicken extra tender and delicious. It’s made in a crock pot, so you can prepare it early in the day, and forget about until dinner time. I’ve always served it with rice, but it goes well with noodles, too. – JM Farro CHICKEN […]
Baked Parmesan Fish
I first began making fish this way right after Joe and I got married in 1975. My favorite way to prepare it is with flounder, but it tastes great on tilapia, and many other kinds of fish. Enjoy! – JM Farro BAKED PARMESAN FISH 6-8 small Fish Fillets (about 1 […]
Aunt Clarice’s White Pizza with Broccoli
1 pound Pizza Dough 1 small Onion, finely chopped 1 cup Part-Skim Ricotta Cheese 1 large Egg 1 tablespoon Flour 1½ teaspoons Italian Seasoning ½ teaspoon Salt ¼ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper 1 cup frozen small Broccoli Florets 1 cup Sweet Red Bell Pepper strips ½ cup Part-Skim Mozzarella (shredded) […]
Mom Farro’s Meatloaf
My mother has been making this version of meatloaf since I was a little girl. She still makes it today, and it tastes just as good now as it did those many years ago. Thanks, Mom! – JM Farro MEATLOAF FARRO-STYLE 1½ pounds Ground Beef ½ cup Oatmeal 1 small […]
Italian Lemon Cookies
I often make these at Christmastime, and my daughter-in-law, Amy, lights up like a Christmas tree when I do. Some people make these shaped in “knots,” but I like to make them round. Either way, they are indescribably delicious! – JM Farro ITALIAN LEMON COOKIES 1 stick (1/2 cup) Margarine […]
Chicken Cacciatore
My mom gave me this recipe of hers when my husband, Joe, and I were married 35 years ago, and I’ve been making it ever since. I like to add fresh green pepper when I have it on hand. And in the summer, when Joe has his garden, I use […]