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It doesn’t have to be the weekend to enjoy homemade Pizza! Try out “Grandma Maria’s Pizza Pieno” recipe sent in by Barbara Ritschel. Ingredients: 1 lb. ricotta cheese 1/2 lb. fresh cheese 1 c. grated cheese 5 eggs 1/4 lb. prosciutto 1/2 lb. pepperoni 1/3 lb. Italian salami 1/4 lb. flour 1 tbsp. baking powder […]

This recipe is so good, you’ll be saying, “pass the Polenta!”    Ingredients:  • 6 c. water • 2 tsp. sea salt • 1 3/4 c. cornmeal • 3 tbsp. unsalted butter Directions: • Bring 6 c. water to a boil with 2 tsp. Sea salt. • Slowly and gradually whisk in cornmeal (to prevent […]

Enjoy every bite of summer with this recipe for  Steamed Cod with Scallions & Ginger Ingredients: • 4 skinless cod fillets (between 4 and 6 oz. each) • 3 tbsp. rice vinegar • 2 tbsp. freshly grated ginger • 2 tbsp. soy sauce • 6 scallions, cut into 3-inch pieces • Salt and pepper Directions: […]

Spruce up your date night or dinner party with this delicious recipe for Pancetta and Chicken Penne with Mascarpone! Ingredients:  6 ounces Pancetta sliced thick and diced 1 lb. Penne Pasta 1.5 cups Roasted Peppers (from a jar) 8 ounces Mascarpone Cheese 1.25 lbs. roasted Chicken Breast, shredded 3/4 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped Serves […]

It’s zucchini season, so make the most of this versatile vegetable with this recipe for Zucchini Boats! Ingredients:  • 3 large zucchini, halved & seeds scooped out • EVOO • Salt and pepper to taste • 1/4 tsp garlic powder • 1 small yellow onion, diced • 2 cloves of garlic, minced • 1 lb. […]

Feeling like pasta, but don’t want to have something so heavy? Try this recipe for Mushroom & Parmesan Spaghetti Squash! Ingredients: • One spaghetti squash (about 2 pounds will make 4 side-dish portioned servings) • 2 tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil • 2 cups of button mushrooms (chopped) • 2 garlic cloves, minced • 1 […]

It’s the season of summer salads, so try this one for Macaroni Salad Puttanesca! Can be served hot or cold! Ingredients: • 1 lb. medium shell pasta •  3/4 c. EVOO • 1/4 c. white wine vinegar • 1 tsp. oregano • 1/2 tsp. dried pepper flakes • 1 c. Kalamata olives • 1/4 c. […]

Ever wonder how to make fresh, homemade mozzarella? Let Frank Bolognino tell you! Ingredients: • 1 1/4 c. water • 1 1/2 tsp citric acid (sold at Roma’s) • 1/4 rennet tablet or 1/4 tsp liquid rennet (sold at Roma’s) • 1 gallon of either whole or 2% milk • 1 tsp kosher salt Directions: […]

Need some mid-week inspiration? How about this recipe for Tomato, Chicken & Spinach Pasta! Ingredients: • ¼ c. chopped sun-dried tomatoes (drained if marinated) • 2 tbsp. EVOO • ½ lb. chopped boneless & skinless chicken (breast or thigh meat) • Salt to taste • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes • ¼ tsp salt • […]

With our weekly butcher deals, you can enjoy this recipe for Country-Style Meatloaf with Sauce, sent in by Karen Gervais, for less! Our Meatball and Meatloaf meat is only $3.99/lb on Fridays at our Latham Butcher!   Ingredients for the Meatloaf: • 1 baking potato, scrubbed • 2 lbs. ground beef • 2 eggs, beaten […]