Cannoli 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1 egg, slightly beaten 1/4 cup white wine Vegetable oil 1 cup ricotta cheese 1 cup mascarpone cheese* 3/4 cup sifted confectioners’ sugar 1 ...

Caponata (Aubergine Salad) 1 pound eggplant, cut into cubes 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 stalks celery, sliced 1 onion, sliced 8 ounces tomatoes, peeled and chopped 2 tablespoons capers 2 tablespoons pine nuts 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1/2 cup red ...

Cartellate o "Rose" (Three-Day Italian Rosettes) Dough 3 1/2 cups fancy durum flour 1 large egg 1/3 cup very warm olive oil, plus some for frying 1/2 cup warm white wine Filling 3 1/2 cups grape jelly or red currant jelly 2/3 cup honey ...

Cato's Cheese Bread An old recipe for Roman bread. 1 cup feta cheese, drained, crumbled, and packed     into the measuring cup 1/2 cup unbleached, all-purpose flour 1 egg, beaten 6 bay leaves 2 tablespoons honey Put the cheese into a ...

Celery, Milan Style 6 large stalks celery 3/4 cup water 1/2 teaspoon instant chicken bouillon 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Minced parsley Cut celery into 2-inch pieces. Heat celery, water and bouillon to boiling; ...

Cheese and Rice Casserole (Riso e Formaggio) 2 cups water 1 cup uncooked regular rice 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 1/2 teaspoon red pepper sauce 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 medium onion, chopped 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped 2 cups ...

Cheese-Stuffed Mushrooms Look for the best looking mushrooms you can find. Serve these piping hot. 24 medium-size mushrooms 1/4 cup finely chopped scallions (with tops) 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs 1/4 ...

Cheesecake al Limoncello Crust 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted 1 cup graham cracker crumbs 1/2 cup vanilla wafers or hazelnut cookies 2 tablespoons granulated sugar Batter 32 ounces cream cheese 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 4 tablespoons flour ...

Chicken Cacciatore 1 (3 pound) broiler-fryer chicken 2 cups water 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce 1 tablespoon oregano 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 medium onion, chopped 1 large green bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 ...

Chicken Soup with Tortellini (Pollo in Brodo con Tortellini) 1 (3 to 4 pound) broiler-fryer chicken, cut up 6 cups water 1 stalk celery (with leaves, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 medium carrot, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 medium onion, cut into fourths 2 ...