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Maccheroni Dolci Virgin Olive Oil, three tablespoons Onion, one large, chopped Garlic, two cloves, minced Pancetta or bacon one quarter pound/125 grams, chopped Veal, ground 500 grams/one pound Tomatoes, peeled 500 grams/one pound, blanched, chopped Salt and Pepper to taste Ricotta, half pound, made smooth, pushed through a sieve Honey, three tablespoons [or pure maple syrup and lemon juice] Pasta 500 grams/one pound [fusilli] Option: crushed peperoncino 1. Sauté the onion in the oil until caramelized and sweet. 2. Add garlic, sauté until aromatic. 3. Add veal along with bacon. 4. Add the tomatoes, salt and pepper. 5. Cook over low heat for 45 minutes. 6. Finally add the ricotta and honey [or maple syrup] and then toss with cooked pasta. Cook ans stir until well blended. 7. Sometimes helps to mix in the water from cooking the pasta into the ricotta to make it more workable. 8. If using the peperoncino option, sprinkle to taste on top at last minute. [serves 6 to 8]

Brazilian Fish & Peppers Lime Juice, three tablespoons Cumin, ground, one tablespoon Paprika, one tablespoon Garlic, minced, two teaspoons Sea salt and Ground Black Pepper, one teaspoon each Tilapia fillets, 750 grams/1.5 pounds cut into chunks Virgin Olive Oil, two tablespoons Red Onions, two, chopped Bell peppers, two red, two yellow, sliced Tomatoes, one can, diced drained Coconut Milk, sixteen ounces Cilantro, fresh, one bunch, chopped 1. Stir together the lime juice, cumin, paprika, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. 2. Add the tilapia and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 20 minutes, up to 24 hours. 3. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Quickly fry the onions in the oil about two minutes. Reduce heat to medium. 4. Add the bell peppers, tilapia, and diced tomatoes to the pot in succeeding layers. 5. Pour the coconut milk over the mixture. Cover the pot and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. 6. Stir in the cilantro and continue cooking u...

This native of Northeast Philly (Kensington & Allegheny) debuted as the "hottest newcomer to daytime TV", in his role as Noah Chase on Guiding Light and his portrayal of sociopath Daniel Colson, on One Life to Live , was acclaimed, as the highest rated storyline for its demographic in the thirty-five year history of the show. His most challenging role by far was Off Broadway at The Public Theatre, playing Bruce Niles in Th e Normal Heart . The revival of Larry Kramer's landmark play detailing the AIDS crisis in the early eighties was as gruelling as it was rewarding. "We had to deal with death every night for three hours. It was however, one of the greatest learning experiences of my life". Listening to Mr. Dobies talk about his craft and his various and sundry approaches to it is enlightening. He asks the right questions and gives more than a few right answers and insight. The man, a good friend to this cause for years, is worthy of more than simple inter...

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Lemon-Ricotta Pancakes Ricotta cheese, one cup Sugar, two tablespoons Flour, one cup Baking Powder, one teaspoon Nutmeg, one half teaspoon Cinnamon, one half teaspoon Eggs, two Milk, two thirds cup Lemon juice, fresh, one tablespoon (or orange juice) Preferred syrup or fruit preserves Cooking spray or other for pan 1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl until blended. 2. Well greased frying or griddle on high heat. 3. Pour batter onto pan and cook until batter begins to bubble or pancakes are brown around edges. 4. Flip and cook other side. 5. Serve with syrup or preserves. Makes around 12 pancakes Sunday Brunch is the gayest of meals. No one does this meal like gay men do. Here are two easy recipes to add to that buffet. Tomato Zucchini Frittata Zucchini, two cups, thin slices Green Onions, two, chopped Virgin Olive Oil, two tablespoons Eggs, four Ricotta cheese, half cup Pecorino cheese, grated or shredded, one quarter cup Sea salt and pepper to taste Tomato slices, and Basil ...

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