February 2011
- Bonus: Diplomatico - A Chocolate Dessert of Rum and Coffee, p577
- 28-February: Risotto with Saffron, Milanese Style, p246
- 21-February: Sauteed Snapper with Finocchio, Sicilian Style, p297
- 14-February: Veal Stew with Sage, White Wine and Cream, p377
- 7-February: Fried Calamari, p319
January 2011
- 31-January: Bolognese Sauce from La Cucina Italiana magazine (recipe here)
- 24-January: Veal Scallopine with Marsala, p361 (can substitute chicken)
December 2010
- 13-December: Cannelloni with Meat Stuffing, p222
- 6-December: Baked Stuffed Mushroom Caps, p76
November 2010
- 15-November: Smothered Boston Lettuce with Pancetta, p507
- 8-November: Thin Spaghetti with Eggplant Sauce with Tomato and Red Chili Pepper, p160
- 1-November: Any Frittata, p278-287
October 2010
- 25-October: Pasta and Bean Soup, p102
- 18-October: Chicken Fricassee with Porcini Mushrooms, White Wine and Tomatoes, p332
- 11-October: A Farm Wife’s Fresh Pear Tart, p589
September 2010
- 13-September: Papparadelle with Braised Duck (recipe sent by PDF)
August 2010
- 30-August: Gelato (pdf sent separately)
- 23-August: Spareribs for Tomato and Vegetable Polenta, p427
- 16-Aug: Meatballs with Blueberry compote (La Cucina Italiana pdf sent separately); try with poppyseed pasta rather than pastry
- 9-August: Panzanella, p554
- 2-August: Shredded Carrot Salad, p549
May 2010
- 31-May: Halibut with White Wine and Anchovies, p300
- 24-May: Pesto Ricotta (on any type of pasta; you could make the lasagna on p221)
- 17-May: Grilled Chicken alla Diavolo Roman Style, p336
- 10-May: Salsa Verde (on anything you want, be creative), p42
- 3-May: Nothing scheduled
April 2010
- 26-April: La Fritteda—Smothered Artichokes, Fava Beans, and Peas with Fennel, Palermo Style, p602
- 19-April: Ricotta Fritters, p602
- 12-April: Roast Easter Lamb with White Wine, p408, or Thin Lamb Chops, Fried in Parmesan Butter, p412
- 5-April: Focaccia with Rosemary, p620
March 2010
- 29-March: Spaghetti with Carbonara Sauce, p202
- 22-March: Baked Filet of Sole with Tomato, Oregano, Hot Pepper, p309
- 15-March: Spinach Gnocchi, Tomato Sauce with Heavy Cream, p262&p155
No tomatoes used here, I made Spinach and Ricotta Gnocchi, p262 - 8-March: Roast Chicken with Lemon, Braised Leeks, p325&p452
- 1-March: Radicchio and Warm Bean Salad, p55
February 2010
- 22-February: Pizzoccheri p231 (see also BittVeg p478 & GreenGrain p74)
- 15-February: Pot Roast of Beef Braised in Red Wine, p393
optional: Mashed Potatoes with Milk and Parmesan, Bolognese Style, p518
I made Roast Beef Braised in Amarone, p395, with the potatoes - 8-February: Sausage and Cream Sauce, p201
- 1-February: Ciambella—Grandmother’s Pastry Ring, p592
January 2010
- Bonus: Tortine alle Carote E Porri (Carrot and Leek tart from November issue of La Cucina Italiana
- 25-January: Ossobuco with Gremolada, p355-357
I made Ossobuco in Bianco, p358 - 18-January: Broccoli and Anchovy Sauce over Orechiette, p173
- 11-January: Shrimp with Tomatoes and Chile Pepper, p303
- 4-January: Baked Green Lasagna with Bolognese Meat Sauce, p215
December 2009
- 28-December: Baked Green Lasagna with Meat Sauce Bolognese Style, p215-16 (moved into January)
- 14-December: Risotto with Porcini Mushrooms, p247
November 2009
- Bonus: Frozen Tangerine Shells Filled with Tangerine Sorbet p490-491
- 30-November: Tegliata di Biete—Swiss Chard Torte with Raisins and Pine Nuts, p490
- 23-November: Scallop Sauce with Olive Oil, Garlic and Hot Pepper, p185
- 16-November: Spinach Soup with Crostini, p89-90
- 9-November: Pan Broiled Thin Beef Steaks with Tomatoes and Olives, p387
- 2-November: Amatriciana--Tomato Sauce with Pancetta and Chile Pepper, p157, with bucatini
October 2009
- Option: Bonus or substitute one October item with the following:
Basic Pizza Dough, p623 (any topping, does not have to be a topping in the book) - 26-October: Embogoné—Cranberry Beans, Sage, and Rosemary Sauce, p198
- 19-October: Cappellacci—Ravioli Filled with Sweet Potatoes, p212
Choose sauce from the book. Read Marcella’s recommendations. - 12-October: White Clam Sauce with Thin Spaghetti, p182
- 5-October: Pan Roasted Lamb with Juniper Berries, p411
Sliced Potatoes Baked with Porcini and fresh Cultivated Mushrooms, Riviera Style, p522
September 2009
- Option: Bonus or substitute one September item with the following:
Italian Chocolate Mousse, p599 - 28-September: Braised Finocchio with Butter and Parmesan, p504
- 21-September: Pork Loin Braised in Milk Bolognese Style, p417
- 14-September: Bolognese Meat Sauce, p203 with Tagliatelle, p136
No tomatoes in cooking here; I made Porcini-Style Shiitake Mushroom Pasta Sauce, Marcella Cucina, p152 - 7-September: Layered Crespelle with Tomato, Prosciutto, and Cheese, p270
I made Baked Crespelle with Spinach, Prosciutto, and Parmesan Filling, p269
August 2009
- Option: Bonus or substitute one August item with Ministrone alla Romagnola--Vegetable Soup, Romanga Style, p84-85
- 31-August: Sgroppino—Venetian Lemon and Strawberry "Slush" with Sparkling Wine, p613-614
- 24-August: Tomato Butter Sauce with Gnocchi p152, 260
I made Potato Gnocchi, p260 - 17-August: Arrosticini Abruzzesi--Skewered Marinated Lamb Tidbits, p83
- 10-August: Fried Zucchini Sauce with Garlic & Basil, p167
Homemade fettuccine, p134 (or store bought) - 3-August: Poached Shrimp with Olive Oil and Lemon Juice, p65
July 2009
- 27-July: Cold Zabaglione with Red Wine, p599
- 20-July: La Fiorentina - Grilled T-Bone Steak, Florentine Style, p385
- 13-July: Pasta and Pesto with Potatoes and Green Beans, p177
- 6-July: Tomato Bruschetta, p74
