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CNYEats A Taste of Utica Penne Calabrese

Does it get any more classic Utica Italian than this recipe? I think not. Thanks to Hj, we all can enjoy a simple, aromatic, tasty meal in traditional Utica style. Page 132 of A Taste of Utica Penne Calabrese Serves 4 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 lb Italian bulk sausage (*I used Italian turkey sausage for my meat eaters and Italian Vegetarian sausage sub for me) 3 large garlic cloves, sliced 2 medium bunches of escarole, chopped 2 large fresh tomatoes,diced 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 1/4 tsp salt 1 cup chicken stock (* “No-Chicken” stock for vegetarians, or [...]

By Joanne|2011-09-03T21:10:21-04:00September 3, 2011|Taste of Utica|2 Comments

CNYEats A Taste of Utica Dandelion Subs

Dandelions Who would have thought you’d actually look forward to the time when you see them. If you make the following recipe, you’re sure to look forward to dandelion season. On page 124 of our book, A Taste of Utica, there is recipe posted by Toni (Leone) Guzski that “Makes my mouth water”. Dandelion Subs (*I used Escarole for this recipe) This is a CLASSIC recipe for a wonderful lunch or casual dinner. It can be vegetarian or you can add a little meat if you’re into that (Ted wanted Turkey Bacon added). We felt so HEALTHY eating these subs! [...]

By Joanne|2011-06-19T16:18:35-04:00June 26, 2011|Taste of Utica|5 Comments

Cheesy Greens and Beans

Do you know your greens? More specifically, the “Bitter Greens”? Just in case there are a few “green challenged” out there, here’s a quick review. The term “bitter greens” covers those leafy vegetables that range from tangy to harsh tasting. Among those with milder flavor are escarole and curly endive. Examples of those with a harsher taste include dandelion, mustard and collards. Popular kale is a more assertive green as well. The very tender of leaves for any green can be added to salads for interesting flavor, ie curly endive, young dandelion leaves. The leaf should be green with gentle [...]

By Joanne|2011-03-28T19:17:47-04:00March 29, 2011|Quick Meals|5 Comments

CNYEats A Taste of Utica Vegetable Omelet made with Dandelions

This recipe came a bit too early in the year for dandelion greens. But I’m going to try it again when the dandelions are in full bloom and we all know how easy they are to find. In this case, that’s a good thing. For this recipe, Apple Crumbles substituted escarole (see below) for the dandelions. The escarole is a tougher green than the dandelion green and therefore required some additional cooking to 1. make more tender and 2. to rid it of any bitterness. Here is the original recipe for you to follow once the dandelions show themselves all over your yard. [...]