ABOUT THE BOOK
A modern cookbook inspired by Sicilian roots and Nonna's teaching, filled with drawings, photos and inspiration. Joanne brings humor along with practical and time-saving techniques to old-time deliciousness. She began this journey at age five in her grandmother's ranch kitchen during the 1950's. Now, surrounded by modern technology and time-saving electronics, she retains the value of slow-cooking when the dish requires it, and demonstrates the short-cuts and time-saving ways to create the old recipes while still having a career, raising children and being a busy, modern adult in the 21st Century. Joanne shares the fun and rewards of cooking with her readers.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Biscotti (Cookies)
Sicilian Chocolate and Spice Cookies……13
Almond/Coffee/Chocolate Cookies……15
Almond Meringue Cookies……16
Apricot Almond Spice Cookies……17
Lemon Biscotti……19
Cantucci…… 21
Chocolate Chip Orange Cookies…… 22
Little Orange Cinnamon Cookies…… 24
Apricot Pistachio Shortbread Cookies…… 26
Italian Wedding Cookies…… 28
Stuffed Date Cookies…… 29
Fig Cookies…… 31
Pignoli Cookies…… 34
Panettone Cookies…… 35
Ossi di Morti (Bones of the Dead)…… 37
Asian Spice Shortbread Cookies…… 41
Ricotta Cookies…… 42
Cuccidati…… 44
Breads, Biscuits and Bagels
Cinnamon Raisin and Rye Bagels…… P. 50
Savory Sourdough Biscuits…… 52
Grainy/Seedy Dinner Rolls…… 53
Sourdough Cinnamon Raisin Bread…… 55
Herby Overnight Focaccia…… 58
Pepper Cheese Bread…… 60
Panettone…… 62
Breakfast
Pear Frittata…… 66
Breakfast Burritos for the Freezer……67
Sourdough Biscuits…… 69
Pineapple Upside-Down French Toast……70
Overnight Sourdough Pancakes…… 72
Sourdough Peanut Butter Waffles…… 75
Veggie Frittata…… 76
Panettone French Toast…… 78
Pepper Cheese French Toast…… 80
Desserts
Almond Cake…… 84
Cannoli…… 86
My Nonna’s Cream Puffs…… 88
Make-Ahead Fruit Pie Filling…… 90
Orange Cloud Pie…… 93
Small Berry Crisp…… 95
Sicilian Orange Snacking Cake…… 96
Pumpkin Bars with Cinnamon Cream Frosting…… 98
Lemon Bundt Cake…… 100
Pumpkin Pecan Pie…… 102
Pistachio Cupcakes with Orange Cream Frosting…… 105
Party and Other Fun Food
Bourbon Balls…… 108
Bow Ties…… 109
Chocolate-Covered Macadamia Nuts…… 111
Graham Cracker Toffee…… 113
Panforte…… 114
Peanut Butter Cups…… 116
Rocky Road…… 118
Rum Balls…… 119
Sourdough Whole-grain Crackers…… 120
Holiday Spiced Pecans…… 122
Index……123