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TAI: Traditional, Authentic Italian
Sunday Sauce (or Gravy)
Some call it sauce. Some call it gravy. But it is a Sunday tradition for most Italians. You'll need:
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Olive Oil - Enough to coat pan.
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2 - 28 oz Cans of Tomatoes
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1 bottle of Tomato Puree
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7 cloves of garlic
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1/4 cup of Moscato Wine
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Pinch of Pepper - Red or Black
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Brasciole, Sausage with Fennel Seeds, Beef Chuck Medallions, Pork Ribs & Meatballs
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Fresh Basil & Salt to taste
Real deal, old school meatballs for the Sunday Gravy, just like Nona used to make. You'll need:
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½ lb - Chopped Veal, Pork & Beef
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½ dried Italian Bread
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2 - Eggs
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1 handful - Romano Cheese & Parmesan Cheese
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Salt & Pepper to taste
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Chopped Fresh Parsley
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Chopped Fresh Basil
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2 Cloves - Fresh Minced Garlic
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1 oz - milk
Old School Meatballs
Brascioli: Savory, Stuffed & Slow Roasted
Italians have been eating brascioli for over 800 years and here's the original
recipe. You'll need:
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Top Round Steak, thinly cut(1 per person thinly sliced & slightly pounded.
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Kitchen String
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Garlic
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Fresh Chopped Parsley & Basil
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Handful of Parmesan
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Handful of Romano Cheese
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Prosciutto or Low Sodium Ham
The Original Tiramisu Family Recipe
Tiramisu, the creamy, sweet Italian treat was actually invented by our cousin, C. Iannaccone. You'll need:
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16 oz of Mascarpone Cheese
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16 oz Savoiardi Cookies or Lady Fingers (500 mg)
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10 cups of Espresso w/ 6 tsp of Sugar
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2 oz of Brandy
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1 oz of Vermouth
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Coco Powder or Cacao Powder
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5 eggs separated
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¾ Cup of Sugar
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1 Bar of Chocolate shaved