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| Subject | Date Asked |
| chicken soup | 3/4/2011 |
| Q: Do you have a recipe for chicken soup that uses just a bit of tomato paste? A: I do not put tomatoes of any kind in my chicken soup. I guess it wouldn't hurt to put a Tbs or two ... | |
| Garlic Bread. | 10/26/2010 |
| Q: It is weird that your profile is identical to Cristina's amoung the experts. lol. Anyway I found a ... A: The garlic cloves will become mushy after roasting that is the objective. Expel the cloves and ... | |
| Garlic Bread. | 10/25/2010 |
| Q: It is weird that your profile is identical to Cristina's amoung the experts. lol. Anyway I found a ... A: James- you would want to leave the skins on to roast the garlic then squeeze the cloves, (which ... | |
| Garlic Bread. | 10/22/2010 |
| Q: It is weird that your profile is identical to Cristina's amoung the experts. lol. Anyway I found a ... A: James. Add just a bit of salt to the garlic cloves and use the flat end of a butcher knife. Mash the ... | |
| Italian cuisine | 6/14/2010 |
| Q: Can you tell me if most Italian dishes have garlic? Is it something that is used a lot in Italian ... A: Yes, Alfredo does have garlic but you can omit it if you like. It just won't taste quite the same. ... | |
| Italian cuisine | 6/14/2010 |
| Q: Can you tell me if most Italian dishes have garlic? Is it something that is used a lot in Italian ... A: The answer is, "yes", garlic is used in most Italian dishes not only to complement the flavor but ... | |
| What are the roots of North Italian cuisine? | 6/5/2010 |
| Q: I'm interested in the historical roots of Northern Italian cuisine. North Italian food is my ... A: I would suggest that you use an search engine for example, "google" or "bing" and enter the search ... | |
| Hot Chocolate & Bomboloni | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: Greetings from Australia! I was wondering if you had any suggestions for a recipe for Italian hot ... A: Sounds Yummy! Here you go: HOT COCOA Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/3 cup sugar 1 ... | |
| Italian cooking. | 4/13/2010 |
| Q: So, I was wondering what some of the serving customs in Italy would be. I know they eat breakfast, ... A: Most meals are eaten "family style" with all family members, friends and extended family seated at ... | |
| Question from the TV show CSI | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: Joan. My name is Jon and I'm a researcher for the CBS Television show CSI: Crime Scene ... A: Okay~now you are really testing the "Italian Mama"...ha- Fresh parsley is purchased before you roast ... | |
| Question from the TV show CSI | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: Joan. My name is Jon and I'm a researcher for the CBS Television show CSI: Crime Scene ... A: I must say that your introduction to this question had me reading twice then brought a chuckle to my ... | |
| Comparing and Contrasting Cuisine and Methods Used Nationally in Italy | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: .. I have a great passion for food, and and from that passion I look at Italian cuisine and see ... A: Some of the spices used in Italian cooking are Oregano, Rosemary, Basil and I use a pinch of thyme ... | |
| Italian cooking | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: my name is Cassidy and I am doing a project for my English class. I have been asked to research a ... A: Sorry for the delay in getting back to you - we've been a little "snowed in" here. Some of the ... | |
| Mostacioli di Bari | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: I am looking for a good recipe for the Mostacioli di Bari. A restraunt out here (Frankie Johnie ... A: Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. Here is a great simple recipe for Beef in Cream Sauce: ... | |
| pasta | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: i'm new to cooking. i have started off cooking asian and american, but now i want to try ... A: Here is the recipe - it is tastes just a good if you would like to omit the wine: 1. Red Sauce with ... | |
| Pizza | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: Did the Italians really invent pizza? I think they were the ones to bring it over to the United ... A: Sorry for the delay in getting to answer your question. As far as I know the Italians introduced the ... | |
| Italian vegetable pizza | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: I'm curious how to make a true Italian vegetable pizza. I have been searching a lot of websites and ... A: I prefer the vegetable to be cooked along with the pizza. The reaon is that they are to be browned ... | |
| question about meatballs | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: Is it true that to make the best meatballs you need a combination of veal,pork and ground chuck? Or, ... A: Sirloin is fine although Chuck has a better flavor. Yes, spagetti and meatballs is an "authentic ... | |
| Bechamel | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: I'm not sure I'm doing this correctly. My Bechamel seems a bit "gritty". Am I doing something ... A: I believe that the key to a smooth Bechamel sauce is to heat the flour and butter thoroughly first. ... | |
| question about meatballs | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: Is it true that to make the best meatballs you need a combination of veal,pork and ground chuck? Or, ... A: Yes it is true that meatballs are more flavorful with the combination of meats. Because it may ... | |
| Red Wine Sauce | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: I have never cooked with red wine yet I would like to start. What are some good and somewhat simple ... A: Red Sauce with Mushrooms and Ground Beef Saute 1/4 cup diced onions 1/4 cup diced celery in 5 TBS ... | |
| Keeping Round Look to Manicotti | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: Can't seem to find ANY help on the web for this question about canelloni/manicotti? How do you ... A: The "trick" is to cook your pasta el dente~meaning until it is still firm, subtract approximatly 5 ... | |
| Entree for Christmas eve | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: On Christmas eve we will entertain approx 50-60, buffet style with tenderloin, whole ham, etc. We ... A: Have you considered hiring an octopus? With all kidding aside, I would suggest using disposable ... | |
| Calzone/Stromboli | 11/15/2009 |
| Q: Even though Calzone and Stromboli look the same on the outside,they're different on the ... A: This was best answered in Wikipedia: "Stromboli is a type of turnover filled with various cheeses, ... | |
| calabria | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: please could you tell me (if there is any) any famous dishes that come from the region of calabria ... A: When I think about puddings from Calabria, 2 come to mind. Blood Pudding and Bread Pudding. I ... | |
| I need help with timing and re-heating | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: I am having 6 for dinner Saturday. After drinks and appetizers I am having a lasagna and a salad ... A: Wow - dinner sounds great! I wish I could be there :) 1st the Lasagne: Yes you can prepare it ... | |
| Sauce | 10/31/2009 |
| Q: When I make homemade spaghetti sauce (with or without meatballs) I drain the pasta at least 5 ... A: Its your lucky day. I happen to be online and can answer that one. Do you add a small can of ... | |
| olive oil | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: I like you, had grandparents who came here from Northern Italy, I'm second generation..I also grew ... A: You are not bothering me at all. I will share My Great Grandmother's Chicken Cacciatore recipe ... | |
| olive oil | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: I like you, had grandparents who came here from Northern Italy, I'm second generation..I also grew ... A: It is so nice to hear from another 2nd generation Italian from the N.Italy area. You came to the ... | |
| marinara sauce | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: what makes a sauce a marinara sauce? A: A "marinara" sauce is a simple red sauce that requires tomatoes. I have included a simple recipe. ... | |
| Penne w/ vodka sauce | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: I would like to make this dish for my parents anniversary party and would like to know the best way ... A: These are disposable chaffing dishes and do not cost more than 10.00. Check it out. Otherwise I the ... | |
| Penne w/ vodka sauce | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: I would like to make this dish for my parents anniversary party and would like to know the best way ... A: I really would not use as crock pot as the noodles may get mushy. I am not sure where you live but ... | |
| pizza | 9/19/2009 |
| Q: What is the Italian name for a pizza shaped like a boat or a ship or a vessel? A: Thats a good question! My answer would be, "a very creative pizza". Seriously, I have never seen a ... | |
| recipe | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: My Nona made what I would call an Italian coffee cake. I'm not sure of the spelling but it sounds ... A: My mom who is 87 said that her mother use to make what is now called " ItalianDepression Era Cake" ... | |
| pizza | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: We bought a ball of whole wheat pizza dough at Trader Joe's. We let the dough sit at room ... A: This is a great question with a simple answer and best shown how to shape pizza dough in this video. ... | |
| cooking with red wind | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: I plan on making a Marinara Sauce which includes 1/2 cup of red wine. Is it OK to serve this sauce ... A: Here are my thoughts...My Grandmother and all Italians of the 'Ole Country used wine, then known as ... | |
| Really good baked pasta recipe | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: do you have a good recipe for a baked pasta dish for ~200 people? I'd like very flavorful, tomato ... A: Wow 200 people? This is my favorite recipe and yes it can be made in pans and reheated in the oven ... | |
| Italian Crepes | 8/15/2009 |
| Q: My husband and I are trying to figure out how to spell scrappell??? lol It's some kind of crepe. ... A: Does this help ;)? "CRESPELLE" Crespelle or Italian crepes (sometimes called ... | |
| meatballs in spaghetti | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: i'm new to cooking. ..well i made spaghetti and meatballs over the weekend.. .i have a couple of ... A: Welcome to the world of cooking...I never use bread in my meatballs. I do use 1 cup of Italian ... | |
| Meat to compliment Vodka Sauce | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to plan a meal for about 10 people. Someone else is bringing a dish with angel hair ... A: This recipe was like the one my Grandma use to make. It is especially lean and tasty and I think it ... | |
| Italian Crispelli | 7/5/2009 |
| Q: When I was younger(much)my grandmother would make this treat on New Years eve. She called them ... A: I have not had the pleasure of consuming "Crispellis". However, I did research and find this ... | |
| Where is the highest-quality restaurant around me? | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: I live in the city of Diamond Bar in the state of Southern California. This is in the west coast of ... A: (SEE Below) I live on the East Coast however, I have 3 very dear friends that live in So. CA. They ... | |
| Pesto | 5/31/2009 |
| Q: How to use it - on which foods. Is it hot? A: Pesto is a mild Basil herb flavored sauce. Many folks make use of its abundance during the peek of ... | |
| utensils | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: What are the traditional cooking utensils and equipment of Italy? eg. mezzaluna. What are more? Ones ... A: In order to be able to answer it specifically, I would need to know what you are cooking. ... | |
| Can you double a risotto? | 3/13/2009 |
| Q: I need to feed 6 hungry people and want to make my mushroom risotto. Can I double a recipe? Will ... A: Doubling your recipe should not double the actual cook time for the rice. It may increase but ever ... | |
| special plate/item to put pizza | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: My name is syarifah. im doing Diploma in Culinary Arts. for my final exam, i have to make a pizza. ... A: I have given this much thought. Your picture looks good and you may want to change up the colors of ... | |
| special plate/item to put pizza | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: My name is syarifah. im doing Diploma in Culinary Arts. for my final exam, i have to make a pizza. ... A: You are lucky today because my mother who was born in 1922 just told me how her mother served pizza ... | |
Italian Cuisine
Answers by Expert:
Joan
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
Anything related to authentic northern Italian recipes.
Experience
I am have been cooking family recipes from scratch since I was a little girl. My Grandparents came over on the "boat" from Italy almost 150 years ago. I cooked side by side with my grandmother, 8 aunts and uncles as well as my mother.
Publications
http://www.netcooks.com/recipes/Pork/Pork.Neck.Bones.Italian.Style.html
Education/Credentials
Bachelors of Science
Awards and Honors
Who is Who of National Business Women of 1996
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