angel marinaccio, the first dish: authentic peasant recipes from little italy
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Born and raised in Manhattan's Little Italy section of New York City, Angel Marinaccio shares some of her favorite traditional Italian dishes inspired by her friends and family and passed down through generations. Her family consists of Sicilian, Neapolitan, Calabrese and Barese, and they prepare proudly their old-world dishes with different touches. Angel's cookbook highlights eight distinct categories of peasant foods: appetizers, soups, pastas, omelets, meat, fish, house specials, and dessert. Whether you're looking for a delicious pasta recipe one night or a dessert recipe another, The First Dish provides a treasure of unique ideas for delicious meals. With step-by-step instructions and beautiful pictures, Angel's cookbook makes Italian cooking easy, simple, and exciting. All that you need is a great piece of Italian bread. Mangia!--eat, eat!TRANSCRIPT
Authentic Peasant Recipes From Little Italy
ANGEL MARINACCIO
Angel MarinaccioO Hello, my book of
Angel Marinaccio
authentic peasant recipes from the Little Italy section of New York City makes Italian cooking easy, simple, and exciting.
My Story
O They are inspired by my friends and family, and
theyve been passed down through generations.O Here are some sample recipes, with my special
notes about which friend or family member inspired them. Enjoy!
MY DAUGHTER ANN MARIESFAVORITE
MOZZARELLA CARROZZAO The name means mozzarella in a carriage.
The carriage is the bread. This dish is easy to make.O Some serve this dish with a side of tomato
sauce to dip the mozzarella carrozza. I love it just like that with all the mozzarella melted.O My daughter has loved this dish since she was
a little girl.
MOZZARELLA CARROZZA
PASTA FAGIOLI (WHITE BEAN SOUP)O When my cousin Marylou makes this dish, it
draws a crowd. I love pasta Fagioli with a bag or box of small mix macaroni or broken spaghetti. This dish is made all year long in Marylous house. We love it.
PASTA FAGIOLI
MY COUSIN CHRISSYS MACARONI PIEO This is a fast and easy dish to make.
O When making macaroni pie you can use fresh
or leftover spaghetti. When you save any macaroni, always add a little olive oil and mix in a bowl so it doesnt stick. Keep it in the refrigerator no more than 2 days.O Christys macaroni pie is just like her mom and
her grandmas. She cooks old-school.
CHRISSYS MACARONI PIE
MARGIES ZUCCHINI PIE (SQUASH)
O This is a great first dish, and Margie made it
the best. O My mom and Margie were friends, her children are my friends, our children are friends, and now our grandchildren are friendsfour generations. Its great, just like this hearty dish!
MARGIES ZUCCHINI PIE
ANGELS HEAVENLY MEATBALLSO My grandchildren love these meatballs
when just fried. When I know they are coming over to eat, I dont add any meatballs to the gravy. What can I say? Im a grandma.
ANGELS HEAVENLY MEATBALLS
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