Almond Paste Cookies 1/2 pound almond paste 2 egg whites 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar 1/4 cup all-purpose flour Pinch of salt 2 ounces slivered almonds Maraschino cherries Mix almond paste and egg whites with hands. Add dry ...

Amaretti (Almond Macaroons) 1/2 pound blanched almonds 4 drops bitter almond oil 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2 egg whites 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Finely grind blanched almonds, in batches, using a hand grinder, ...

Angel Hair Pasta with Tomatoes and Feta Cheese 1 pound capellini 1/4 cup olive oil 8 ounces feta cheese, cubed 2 cups Italian plum tomatoes 1/4 cup sliced red onions 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil 1 tablespoon minced garlic Salt and pepper, to taste ...

Antipasto Pasta 12 ounces linguine 3 tablespoons olive oil 4 large (5-inch diameter) portobello mushrooms, stemmed,     dark gills removed, caps sliced 1/4 inch thick 6 ounces 1/8-inch thick slices Genoa salami, cut into thin strips 1 ...

Bagna Cauda (Hot Garlic and Anchovy Sauce) This is a classic sauce from Piedmont, Italy which is for garlic lovers only. The name means "hot bath" and it is served in the same way as fondue, in a pot in the center of the table over a ...

Baked Lasagna Sauce 3 pounds ripe tomatoes, chopped 2 carrots, peeled and chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tablespoon chopped parsley 3 tablespoons tomato purée 1 large onion, peeled and chopped 3 stalks celery, chopped Put all the ingredients ...

Baked Ravioli and Cheese 1 (50-count) package frozen cheese ravioli 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 2 tablespoons flour 2 cups milk 1 1/2 cups cubed American cheese 3/4 cup crushed potato chips (optional) Cook ravioli according to package ...

Baked Spaghetti Pie 2 pounds spaghetti 2 pounds ricotta cheese 1/2 cup whole milk 3 large eggs 1 pound ground beef 1 pound spicy Italian sausage 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce 1 pound Provolone cheese, sliced thin 1/2 cup Romano cheese, grated Preheat oven ...

Bean and Tuna Salad (Insalata di Fagioli e Tonno) 3 cups water 1/2 pound dried white kidney, Great Northern or navy beans* 1/3 cup olive or vegetable oil 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon salt Freshly-ground pepper 1 medium Spanish, Bermuda ...

Bean Soup with Pasta (Pasta e Fagioli) 5 cups water 8 ounces dried great northern or navy beans (1 1/4 cups) 1 large onion, chopped 1 large tomato, chopped or 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce 2 medium stalks celery, sliced 2 cloves garlic, chopped ...