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Tortino Alle Verdure

“This recipe was originally given to us as an appetiser, we made this as a complete meal, and look forward to doing it again”.

  • 500 g puff pastry
  • 200 g zucchini, cut in strips
  • 200 g carrot, cut in strips
  • 200 g emmental cheese, sliced
  • 100 g green onion, sliced
  • 30 g butter
  • 3 eggs
  • salt and pepper

Prepare the vegetables by cutting them into strips (julienne cut)

Melt the butter and fry the green onions, add the other vegetables, salt and pepper and cook for 7 minutes. Add the cheese and two beaten eggs and cook until sightly set.

Place half the pastry on a non-stick baking sheet (or use baking paper). Place the filling allowing a small border all the way around. Prepare the cover with alternative slits to open when stretched sideways. Seal the edges, brush with beaten egg. Place in a 220ºC oven for 20 minutes.

Notes : If preparing as a Main meal allow for 4 people.

Source : La Cucina Italiana : April 1995 – Page 36 (Translated and then adapted slightly from the original)

Servings/Yield : 6 servings (4 as a main)

Rating : 5 out of 5

Difficulty : Easy

Cuisine : European : Mediterranean : Italian

Course : Appetizer or Main

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An Even Greater Caesar Salad

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“This recipe has been in my family for years, incredibly rich, you will not be able to enjoy another caesar salad ever again, because nothing compares.  On another note, Caesar Salad originated in Mexico at the restaurant that bares it’s name”.

Mince 3 garlic cloves in processor.
Add majonnaise, anchovies, 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, lemon juice,
worcestershire sauce and mustard and process to blend.
Tranfer to a medium bowl, add salt and pepper.
Place lettuce in large bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat.
Add remaining parmesan and croutons and toss gently to blend.
Divide between four plates and serve.

Notes : Don’t make this too early, or leave for too long, this salad wilts surprisingly fast, and will soon turn to a mushy mess.  My suggestion is to make this just before serving.

Source : Bon Appetit : February 1996 (Slightly refined over the years)

Servings/Yield : 4 servings

Rating : 5 out of 5

Cuisine : North American : Mexican (Most people assume that it’s Italian)

Course : Salad

Nutritional notes : Per serving: 2288 Calories (kcal); 203g Total Fat; (75% calories from fat); 31g Protein; 115g Carbohydrate; 58mg Cholesterol; 2151mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 6 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 5 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 24 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates

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