Thursday, April 5, 2012

Easter Menu

It's been a while since I posted, so I thought I'd start back with a teaser.  Our Easter menu is finalized planned and ready to share!  I will follow-up with the actual recipes soon, but until then...

Antipasto

Fungi Marinati con Olio e Limone
Mushrooms Marinated with Oil and Lemon

Bruchetto con Tonno
Bruschetta with Tuna Spread
Cucina di Calabria, p. 34

Peperoni Fritti
Fried Italian Peppers
Cucina di Calabria, p. 51

Prosciutto Pie
Ciao Italia in Umbria

Salami

Primo

Arancini
Fried Rice Balls
Cucina di Calabria, p. 135

Carciofi Imbottiti

Secondo

Polenta con Salsicce e Pomodori
Polenta with Sausage and Tomatoes
Cucina di Calabria, p. 135

Lamb Meatballs in Marinara
Found online, I don't have the cookbook this came from but the marinara sauce I use is from Lidia's Italian-American Kitchen

Contorno

Spring Peas with Lemon

Asparagi al Sesamo e Limone
Asparagus with Sesame and Lemon
Cucina di Calabria, p. 223

Insalata di Olive Verde, Tonno, Sedamo, e Peperoni
Green Olive, Tuna, Celery, and Red Pepper Salad
Finocchi Brasati

Dolce

Pignolatti
Fried Dough Balls with Honey
Cucina di Calabria, p. 279

Limoncello Tiramisu
Lidia's Italy

Jam Crostada
Found online.

Amaretti
Almond Macaroons
Trattoria, p. 290

Cioccolato Amaretti
Chocolate Macaroons


Hazelnut and Orange Biscotti
Trattoria, p. 314