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Salmon Is On The Menu | jovina cooks
Salmon is one of the healthiest fish you can eat. It is high in Omega-3 fatty acids, which are great for the immune and circulatory systems. Salmon is also good for the heart and is low in calories and fat compared to other protein sources. Salmon purchased at a grocery store or fish market should…
Easy Cooking with Root Vegetables | jovina cooks
“Root vegetable” is a relatively generic description of vegetables, including starchy ones, that grow underground. To make matters more confusing, root vegetables aren’t always roots. Some are actually bulbs instead, like onions, garlic and shallots. Many people may differentiate onions and garlic as more of a spice than a vegetable, but they really should be…
How To Cook Italian Green (Romano) Beans | jovina cooks
Romano beans are a form of flat snap bean which originated in Italy. Specialty grocers and farmers' markets sometimes carry them and they can also be grown at home, assuming you live in an area with a Mediterranean climate. They are usually available in late summer and fall. They are also readily available frozen in…
Geographical Influences on Italian Cuisine | jovina cooks
The diverse nature of Italy’s landscape accounts for its attractiveness which has made the country a popular place to visit. The country is a peninsula with a unique shape, extending into the waters of the Mediterranean, that is surrounded by seas on all three sides. On the south-western corner of the country is located the…
Cooking With Winter Squash | jovina cooks
These cooler days are a great time to cook with winter squash. Sweeter, denser and more firm in texture than summer squash or zucchini, winter squashes take well to a wide variety of recipes and can be delicious in soups, casseroles, risotto, lasagna and even desserts. Winter squash are harvested in the fall and these…
Cooking Meatloaf | jovina cooks
Meatloaf does not enjoy the very best reputation in the food world. Why? because it can be dry or lack flavor. A well made meatloaf is delicious and makes wonderful sandwiches. Some important tips to help you make a good meatloaf: Don't handle the mixture too much. If you over mix the ground meat it…
Italian Treasures: Isole Tremiti | jovina cooks
The Isole Tremiti are an archipelago in the Adriatic Sea, north of the Gargano Peninsula. They form part of the Gargano National Park. The name of the islands relates to their seismic danger with a history of earthquakes in the area: tremiti means "tremors". Thousands of years of history can be found in this small archipelago…
Italian Cooking With Sweet Potatoes | jovina cooks
Although sweet potatoes may be part of the Thanksgiving tradition, be sure to add these naturally sweet vegetables to your meals throughout the year; they are some of the most nutritious vegetables around. Sweet potatoes can be found in your local market year-round, however they are in season in November and December. They also have…
Italian Treasures – Moon Valley Sardinia | jovina cooks
The Valley of the Moon is a small beach area in Santa Teresa Gallura (SS), that resembles a lunar landscape, located near Capo Testa in the southern part of the narrow isthmus formed by the beaches of Santa Reparata and Rina di Ponente and the granite cliffs that are typical for this area. It is…
Cooking Roast Chicken | jovina cooks
With its crispy skin and juicy meat, roasted chicken is one of the tastiest, most satisfying dishes you can make. If you've never roasted a chicken before, or if it's been a while since you did, I’ll take you through the steps: Here's what you'll need: One whole chicken, about 4 to 5 pounds A…
One Dish Roast Chicken Dinner | jovina cooks
Roasting a whole chicken is easy and pays off economically. Not only do you get a great dinner but the leftovers are so good. I usually make a pot pie and chicken salad from the leftovers. This recipe I adapted from the Big Sky chef on the Magnolis Network is the best roast chicken…
Healthy Banana Maple Bread | jovina cooks
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups (180 g) all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 tsp sea salt 2 large eggs 2 medium-sized ripe bananas (1 cup mashed) 1/2 cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt 1/4 cup pure maple syrup 1/4 cup brown sugar ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans Directions Preheat your oven to 350ºF (176ºC),…
Chicken And Pasta Alfredo | jovina cooks
Ingredients 8 oz penne pasta 2 tablespoons butter 1 garlic clove, minced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives 1 ½ cups shredded cooked chicken 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/2 cup shredded parmesan Directions Cook the penne according to the directions on the package. Drain and set aside. In the…
Heartly Italian Soup | jovina cooks
Escarole, Bean, and Sausage Soup with Parmesan Cheese This is a classic Italian soup. Feel free to substitute the escarole with other greens when escarole is not available in your market. This time I substituted the escarole with one bunch of broccoli rabe. Yield: 4-6 servings Ingredients ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 small…
Turkey Burgers | jovina cooks
4 servings Serve the burgers with oven-baked fries and a tomato salad. Ingredients 1 pound 93% lean ground turkey ½ cup finely chopped onion 1 tablespoon mayonnaise 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 3 garlic cloves minced 1 teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil…
Asian Grilled Tuna With Stirfry Vegetables | jovina cooks
If you would like a heartier meal, add rice Grilled Asian Tuna Steaks Seasoning 1 teaspoon dry mustard ½ teaspoon ground black pepper ¼ teaspoon smoked hot paprika ¼ teaspoon dried thyme ⅛ teaspoon dried rosemary ¼ teaspoon onion powder ¼ teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon salt Grilled Tuna 2 Tuna Loin Steaks, 1…
Seafood Dinner | jovina cooks
Fish Fillets Baked with Seafood Stuffing Ingredients Seafood Stuffing 6 oz fully cooked shrimp, peeled, deveined & chopped 6 oz crabmeat, fresh or imitation, chopped 4 oz cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded 1 t garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning juice of 1/2…
Dinner Date At Home | jovina cooks
Shrimp Cocktail 2 servings Ingredients 1/2 teaspoon salt 10 medium shrimp shelled and deveined ¼ cup chili sauce ¼ cup ketchup 2 tablespoon horseradish 2 tablespoons lemon juice Directions In a medium saucepan bring water to cover the shrimp and salt to a boil. Reduce heat to low and immediately add shrimp. Cook until the…
Italian Sausage Pizza | jovina cooks
Ingredients 1 (16 oz) homemade or store-bought pizza dough 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil 8 oz hot Italian sausage casings removed 1 sweet onion thinly sliced 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes or ½ tsp for more heat ½ cup marinara sauce 16 oz mozzarella sliced thin Parmesan or…
Chicken and Sausage Bake | jovina cooks
Serves 4 Ingredient Two large chicken breasts cut in half, you can also use chicken thighs 8 sweet or hot Italian pork sausage links, any type: pork, turkey, etc. One medium sweet onion, cut into rings 1 bell pepper, seeded and sliced ½ cup chicken broth 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning 1/2 teaspoon red chili…
Perfect Weather For Chicken Cacciatore | jovina cooks
Ingredients 4 lbs chicken cut up or use all thighs, skin removed 8 oz Italian pork sausage, casings removed 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (divided) 1 large onion, diced (about 1-1/2 cups) 1 large carrot, peeled and diced (about 3/4…
Broccoli Rabe Pasta | jovina cooks
Serves 6 Ingredients 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 large bunch broccoli rabe, about 1 1/2 lb., ends trimmed 2 tablespoons plus 1/4 teaspoon kosher or sea salt 3/4 lb ziti pasta 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup chopped onion 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth Freshly ground black pepper, to…
Veggie Packed Soups For Winter | jovina cooks
Italian Beef and Cabbage Soup Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 lb lean ground beef 1 large onion, diced 1 garlic clove, minced 1 cup shredded carrot 1 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 head of green cabbage 2 cups green beans, cut into one-inch lengths 2 cups diced Italian tomatoes (with liquid)…
Warm Up With Beef And Barley Soup | jovina cooks
Beef and Barley Soup Ingredients for homemade beef stick 4-6 pounds beef bones Beef seasoning, any kind Half a sweet onion Handful of celery tops 1 whole large carrots, halved 1 large bay leaf 1 large garlic clove, unpeeled and halved 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns 1 teaspoon salt Directions Preheat the oven to 400…
Chinese Chicken And Broccoli | jovina cooks
3-4 servings Ingredients 1 bunch udon noodles 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs Marinade 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon cornstarch Sauce 3 tablespoons oyster sauce 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry) 1/2 tablespoon dark soy sauce 1/4 cup chicken stock 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon…
Spinach Ricotta Pizza | jovina cooks
Ingredients 1 lb of your favorite pizza dough at room temperature Olive oil 2 pkg-15/16 oz frozen chopped spinach, defrosted and squeezed dry 2 garlic cloves, grated Salt to taste ½ cup whole milk ricotta cheese ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 lb mozzarella, sliced ½ cup crumbled feta cheese Freshly grated coarse black pepper…
Homemade Chicken Soup For Cold Winter Days | jovina cooks
Broth Ingredients One 4-pound) whole chicken Or 2 lbs chicken wings and 2 lbs chicken drumsticks 1 onion, halved across the equator 2 carrots, washed and cut in thirds 2 stalks of celery, washed and cut in thirds 1 head garlic, cut in half across the equator 1 bay leaf 10 sprigs thyme 1/2…
Gnocchi with Classic Italian Bolognese Sauce | jovina cooks
Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 tablespoons butter plus 1 tablespoon for tossing with the pasta 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup chopped carrot 1 pound ground beef chuck, not too lean Salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 cup whole milk 1 cup dry white wine 1 1/2 cups…
New Years Eve Seafood Fettuccine | jovina cooks
4 servings Ingredients 12 ounces fresh fettuccine pasta 2 tablespoons butter, divided 16 ounces bay scallops fresh or frozen 12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 fresh red chili pepper, seeded and minced 1 shallot, minced 3 garlic cloves minced 1 tablespoon anchovy paste 1 teaspoon fresh oregano or fresh basil 1/2 cup dry…
Sauteed Halibut Fillets With Mediterreanean Sauce | jovina cooks
A lighter dinner during the holidays. Ingredients Fish 16 ounces (about 1 pound) 1-inch thick cut, firm-fleshed fish fillets, such as halibut or cod All-purpose flour or Japanese tempura flour Seasoned salt to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil Sauce 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil ¼ red onion, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped…
Christmas Morning Coffeecake | jovina cooks
Almond Cream Cheese Coffee Cake Dough 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup butter, room temperature 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 packages (1/4 ounce) or 4 ½ teaspoons instant yeast 1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°) 2 eggs, lightly beaten 4 cups all-purpose flour Filling 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 8 ounces almond paste Glaze…
Easy To Make Christmas Cookies | jovina cooks
Italian Pecan Cookies Ingredients 1 cup butter 3 heaping tablespoons of powdered sugar 1 teaspoon. vanilla 2 cups flour 1 tablespoon cold water ¼ teaspoon salt 1 cup pecans halves Powdered sugar icing, see below Multi-Colored sprinkles Directions Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Beat butter, powdered sugar, water, and vanilla until creamy in…
Easy Oven Paella For Holiday Entertaining | jovina cooks
Paella Serves 8 Ingredients 2 pounds jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined, 1 lb Sea Scallops 2 1/2 cups chicken broth 1/2 cup clam broth 1/2 teaspoon crushed saffron 4 links Italian sweet sausage, sliced thin 1 lb ( about 12) chicken tenders Salt and freshly ground pepper ¼ cup olive oil 1 large onion,…
Spinach Stuffed Shells For Dinner | jovina cooks
Spinach Stuffed Shells Ingredients Marinara Sauce 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves of garlic, minced ¼ cup finely chopped onion 28 oz. can whole tomatoes, crushed by hand 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning Salt and pepper to taste 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes Directions Heat oil in a sautépan…
Pork Scaloppini in White Wine Sauce | jovina cooks
2 servings Ingredients ½ pound pork tenderloin ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 2 tablespoons flour 1tablespoon butter 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced ¼ cup dry white wine ½ cup reduced-sodium chicken broth ½ tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage Directions Trim fat…
Asian Swordfish With Vegetable Lo Mein | jovina cooks
Asian Swordfish Ingredients Sauce 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon sweet chilli sauce 1 clove garlic, crushed 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar Directions Combine the sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Brush half of the sauce over the fillets. Grill the swordfish for 15…
Baking Christmas Cookies | jovina cooks
Pine-nut (Pignoli)Macaroons Use only almond paste, not marzipan or canned almond filling. Ingredients 1 can (8-ounce) almond paste, cut into small pieces 2/3 cup sugar 2 egg whites, from 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon peel 1 cup pine nuts, pignoli Directions Heat oven to 325°F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.…
TORTELLINI WITH BROCCOLI RABE | jovina cooks
Ingredients 1 lb broccoli rabe, trimmed 12 oz cheese-filled tortellini 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 3 garlic cloves, chopped 1⁄2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes Salt 2 tablespoons butter ½ cup dry white wine Grated parmesan cheese, for serving Directions Bring a large pot of boiling water to a boil. Add tortellini to…
Breakfast Blueberry Biscuits | jovina cooks
Ingredients 8 tablespoons cold butter (1 stick) 3 cups self-rising flour ½ cup granulated sugar 1 cup blueberries, frozen work just fine 1 cup chilled buttermilk Directions Preheat oven to 475°. {lace aq silicone mat or parchment paper on a baking sheet. Place flour and sugar in a mixing bowl Stir to combine. Work…
Christmas Pizza | jovina cooks
Overnight Pizza Dough Makes one 16-inch round pizza. Prepare the dough one day ahead. This process makes the best pizza dough. Ingredients 1 teaspoon instant yeast 1 teaspoon honey 1 cup lukewarm water 3 cups bread flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil Directions Combine all the ingredients for the dough in…