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CNYEats A Taste of Utica: Chicken Scarpiello

This week, we look on page 79 of our book A Taste of Utica for a recipe posted by Marge Graham. *Vegetarian suggestions are included in the recipe. This recipe uses a lot of “heat” so err on the safe side the first time you make it. Chicken Scarpiello 1 lb sausage, a combination of hot and sweet, cut into bite sized pieces [VEGETARIAN: Use Morning Star Italian Style Veggie Sausage] 1/2 cup olive oil (2) 2 1/2 lb chicken, cut into 12 small pieces * If you don’t want to cut up a whole chicken, choose boneless chicken breast [...]

By Joanne|2010-10-09T19:21:27-04:00October 10, 2010|Taste of Utica|6 Comments

A Taste of Utica German Potato Salad

“Given to me by my dearest friend…Lotte”…. posted by Chris Chris offers this German Potato Salad for enjoyment in this weeks version of A Taste of Utica cooking. Page 67 of our book offers two options for making the perfect picnic salad. I was surprised at how much taste this dish offers due to it’s easy preparation and scant ingredient list. German potato salad is made with cooked potatoes, bacon, celery, onions, and green peppers bound with a dressing of oil from the cooked bacon, vinegar, seasonings and sugar. It can be served hot, room temperature or cold. German Potato [...]

By Joanne|2010-08-01T10:48:35-04:00August 1, 2010|Taste of Utica|9 Comments

CNYEats A Taste of Utica Italian Egg Baskets

I changed the name of this week’s recipe slightly because I don’t think you need to wait until next April to make these delicious and versatile treats. The recipe from A Taste of Utica is called “Italian Easter Egg Baskets” or “Buba cu l’Uova” by Dolores Cecere Piccione and posted by Rainie Piccione. It uses a soft, sweet, delicate dough in a muffin tin to form a basket around an egg. If making these at Easter, use colored eggs. If you make these any other time, I’ve offered a variation for your consideration. The above is the basket with the [...]

By Joanne|2010-07-18T07:20:59-04:00July 18, 2010|Taste of Utica|10 Comments

CNYEats A Taste of Utica EASTER BREAD

Why Easter bread? Easter is over and now it’s May? Well, that’s just where we are in our book A Taste of Utica, on page 55. The recipe for EASTER BREAD is posted by Toni (Leone) Guzski. This is a delicious bread and NOT just for EASTER. You will want to try this bread right away. It’s a rich dough that produces a moist, flavorful crumb. Apple Crumbles made a few changes to the recipe which are noted below. EASTER BREAD – The full recipe (listed first, will make about 5 – 6 medium loaves) 2 cups granulated sugar 2 [...]