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The Stampone Family Cookbook
Eating is a serious matter in Italy and is just as serious in the Stampone…
The Month of Romance
The history of Valentine’s Day – – and the story of its patron saint –…
EVOO – Buyer Beware
Anyone who is a fan of the Food Network quickly recognizes the reference to EVOO…
Luca Brasi Sleeps With The Fishes
“LUCA BRASI SLEEPS WITH THE FISHES” Sal Tessio, The Godfather Sleeping with the fishes is…
The Sunniest Day of All
My wife Julia and I have been blessed five times with healthy children who have…
Are You Trying to Say Capisce?
“ARE YOU TRYING TO SAY CAPISCE (PRONOUNCED CAP-E-SHAY)? WELL DON’T DO IT, BECAUSE IT HURTS…
Joe’s Italian Kitchen
Linguine with Clam Sauce
Serves 4 1 pound dry linguini 3-4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 4-5 garlic cloves, chopped…
Joe’s Bows
Lawyers have to eat, too – “Joe’s Bows” This rich, creamy, pink sauce is offset…
Joan’s Spaghetti with Tuna and Broccoli
Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 small onion 3 medium garlic cloves, chopped 4 oz. fresh mushrooms,…
Homemade Egg Nog
Best when mellowed for days before serving Serves 12 6 large eggs (pasteurized eggs be…
Grandma’s Biscotti
When we were kids, Grandmom called these “anisette toast.” In the last ten years, with…
Eva’s Ridiculously Good Spinach Salad
Salad Ingredients Fresh Spinach 8 ozs. sliced white mushrooms 2 hard boiled eggs, chopped Fresh…