BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE PUDDING (SANGUINACCIO)

I MADE THIS FOR THOMAS' BIRTHDAY. IF YOU LIKE CHOCOLATE THIS IS FOR YOU.

CHOCOLATE, CHOCOLATE, WITH TOASTED PINE NUTS!!

THOMAS AND KAREN.

ONE MONTH BEFORE LEAVING FOR THE ARMY!

BIG TURKEY MEATBALLS (POLPETTE DI TACCHINO)

I've had this one in the vault since September along with a few more. These little babies were easy to make. The main ingredients are ground fresh turkey, italian sausage and prosciutto di parma.

They also had eggs, pecorino and parmigiano cheese, parsley, day old bread soaked in water, white wine and nutmeg!!

I browned the meatballs in olive oil and removed them from the pan and then added the basic tomato sauce in the pan and brought it to a boil and then added the meatballs back in the pan to simmer for 30 minutes.

The meatballs were excellent. They were very moist and flavorful.

Candis, Becca and Sarah working hard on something?

These meatballs are a definite do-over. All smile from the panel!

PORKCHOPS WITH PEPPERS AND CAPERS (Cotolette alla Zingara)

I decided to make pork chops for dinner this evening. I had my butcher cut me six nice chops.
While the recipe called for an over night brine I thought I could make some adjustments and do it in two hours.

The chops dredged in flour seasoned with salt and pepper.

The chops sauteing in olive oil!

The back side of my chops.

Once browned on both sides I added peppers, onions, olives, capers, and red pepper flakes to the pan. Then I added white wine and brought it all to a boil for, and then let it simmer for ten minutes.

Better looking then they tasted. Apparently my attempts to rush the brine process failed leaving me with very salty chops. The panel was not too pleased.