Clam Linguine 8 ounces linguine, uncooked 3 to 5 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter, melted 2 (6 1/2 ounce) cans minced clams 1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley Cook linguine, omitting salt. Drain ...

Deluxe Focaccia Yield: three 9-inch rounds Dough 1 tablespoon active dry yeast 1/4 cup warm water (100 degrees F) 2 cups water, room temperature 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 cups (15 ounces) all-purpose flour, plus a little extra for adjustments 3 ...

EGGPLANT SALAD (Caponata) 1 (1 1/2 pound) eggplant 1 small onion, chopped 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1 clove garlic, chopped 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 medium tomato, chopped 1/4 cup minced ...

Eggplant under Oil Slice 4 long, thin, unpeeled (Oriental) eggplants (or 3 small regular eggplants) about 1/4 inch thin lengthwise. Put into a bowl with a LOT of kosher salt (enough to cover). Let set for 4 hours. Remove each slice eggplant from the ...

Eggplant with Two Cheeses (Melanzane con Due Formaggi) 1/4 cup olive oil 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt 1 medium eggplant (about 1 1/2 pounds),     cut into 1/2-inch slices 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce 1/3 cup ...

Faccia de Vecchia (Old Woman's Face) 1 (16 ounce) box Pillsbury hot roll mix or your     favorite one-pound bread machine roll recipe 1 cup hot water 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 egg 1 pound raw Italian sausage (mild or ...

Farina Dumplings (Gnocchi alla Romana) 3 cups milk 1 cup farina or semolina 2 beaten eggs 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon salt Dash of pepper 1/4 cup margarine 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese Heat milk to scald. Reduce heat. Slowly stir in farina and ...

Fettuccine Alfredo 3/4 pound uncooked fettuccine Boiling salted water 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 2/3 cup whipping cream 1/2 teaspoon salt Large pinch ground white pepper Large pinch ground nutmeg 1 cup freshly-grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons ...

Fettuccine with Wild Mushrooms (Pasta al Funghi) 1 cup hot water 1 (1 ounce) package dried porcini or cèpe mushrooms 1 small onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil 1 cup whipping cream 1/2 teaspoon ...

Foccacia (Flat Bread) This is the plain version just dimpled on the top and flavored with olive oil. You can also sprinkle sage, crushed olives, minced onions or rosemary over the top. It is excellent with cheese or served with antipasti. It is also ...