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Ice Cream Pie

Torta di Gelato

Mary Ann Esposito

Save those stale cookies and cake slices! Grind them in a food processor and put them in your freezer. They are the perfect instant crust for a elato pie that can be made in minutes. Saving time: Soften the ice cream in a microwave for 30 seconds. This will make it easy to spread. Use two of your favorite flavors of ice cream.

Serves 6 to 8

INGREDIENTS

3 cups stale cookie or cake crumbs
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 pint vanilla ice cream or a flavor of your choice
1 pint chocolate ice cream or another flavor of your choice

DIRECTIONS

Put the crumbs in a medium size bowl and pour the butter over them. Mix the crumbs well with your hands to coat them in the butter. Reserve 1/2 cup of the crumbs. Pat the rest evenly in the bottom and part way up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate.

Spread the vanilla ice cream over the crumbs. Place the pie in the freezer
until the ice cream is hard. Spread the chocolate ice cream over the vanilla. Sprinkle the reserved crumbs over the top. Cover the pie and return to the freezer.

Serve cut into wedges.

This recipe is from CIAO ITALIA PRONTO by Mary Ann Esposito, published by St. Martin's Press in 2005.

item recipe is featured in Episode 1526 of Season 15.

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  1. Barbara's avatar

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    Duncan HInes has always been my boxed cake mix of choice. For the ease of preparation, I have to admit that I make boxed cakes almost as often as I make them from scratch!
  2. Array's avatar

    Array

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    Great article! I can't agree more about using cast iron on your grill. I have stir fried, baked and even cooked pancakes with mine.

    Thank you
  3. Barbara's avatar

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    Since we've been living in Italy our ins and outs are governed more by the seasons than anything else! The strawberries, fava beans and other early spring crops have just about finished. I can't wait for the tomatoes to come in, and the peppers...huge, gorgeous peppers here, with no extra charge for red or yellow!

    Eating seasonally here is a way of life, and not only does everything taste better, but it seems like such a welcome surprise when the 'new' fruits and vegetables arrive!
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    I'm an Italian young woman. I totally agree with this entry and with Barbara's comment, it's very important to follow the seasons for foods.
    I just added this blog to my blogroll, I hope it's ok :)

    Greetings from Bologna, ciao,

    Desi
    http://theitalianvoice.today.com
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    Dear Mary Ann, Just a note to say I enjoyed the article in the current Yankee. Guy did surgery on me 19 years ago and I was a patient of his until he retired. It was such a pleasure watching his spiritual journey over the years and I am sure that growing the bountiful vegatables and herbs for you in his garden has been an imortant part of the process. You make a great team. Michael Hathaway
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    Oh! I have some dates that are just WAITING to become date nut bars! Thanks for the recipe. Since I don't have walnuts I might substitute pecans...whaddya think...too sweet....naaahh! Once again, thanks for sharing!
  7. Tiffany Longo's avatar

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    Using buttermilk in the recipe is a grand idea! I love the site, especially the food posts. I have a blog dedicated to raising an Italian-American family in today's culture (quite a task, I know) Do you think you could do me the honor of commenting (or referring people) to my blog? Thanks for keeping Italian-American culture and cuisine alive!
    www.unamammaitaliana.blogspot.com
    Thanks,
    Tiffany (Pusateri) Longo
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    I love Piedmont but i am in Sardinia now and wonder if you ever came here.
    My island is also unknown to many Americans but it is very beautiful.
    Glad you are having a good time in Italy
    Giuli
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    My family lives in Piedmont and my family makes Fontina Cheese. We come from a little town called Quassolo outside of Torino the foothills of the Alps. I am so glad someone is finally taking notice of Piedmont. The food is spectacular, the people are generous and caring, the scenery is unbelieveable, and the wine is superb. Can't wait until your next book on Piedmont comes out!
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    Thanks so much for the response, Ciao Italia! Any input is greatly appreciated! Mille grazie,
    Tiffany Longo
    "Una Mamma Italiana"
    www.unamammaitaliana.blogspot.com

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    Just to report back, I made the date nut bars using pecans, and...no surprise!...they were wonderful. Being from the south I guess I'm just partial to pecans and I always toast them (and all my nuts) before using them in a recipe.

    Thanks for the great recipe...we'll be finishing off the rest of the date nut bars tomorrow with coffee at a friend's house before heading off to a local sagra celebrating celery and sausage!
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    I never thought to roast the vegetables first when making stew! I will definitely try this next time. Thanks!
  13. mike golch's avatar

    mike golch

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    mary Ann,have you ever thought of joining entre card? it is a great way to attract more readers.
  14. Barbara's avatar

    Barbara

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    Hmmmm, is that it, just that quick listing of items in the second paragraph? I sure don't see any of those itlems listed, pictures or reviewed separately...Am I missing something?
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    Hi Mary Ann,

    I really like your blog - you have some cool stuff there.
    Our company Incredible Days (www.IncredibleDays.com), based in Brookline, MA sells a wide range of exciting experience gifts. For example we offer the chance to pilot a helicopter; take a cooking Italian masterclass; have a recording studio experience; try out as a DJ; take a champagne hot air balloon ride and much more.

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    We are taking part in an affiliate program with Shareasale.com, and are offering a huge 25% commission on any sale that comes through your sites (and should any of your readers make a purchase within 120 days of linking through from your site.)


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  16. Andrew Selvaggio's avatar

    Andrew Selvaggio

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    Mary Ann, have you tried this with beef shortribs? This sounds great and I apreceate the use of fresh herbs!
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    Hi,

    This site is about handy tips offers hints, useful suggestions
    for different household, kitchen and health related workings. Every thing which is explained about tips is nice.

    Thankyou.
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  18. Chuck Afflitto's avatar

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    Hello Maryann, Happy to be part of your blog, that roast sounds great!
    Thank you for sharing, Chuck
  19. Chuck Afflitto's avatar

    Chuck Afflitto

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    Hello Maryann, Happy to be part of your blog, that roast sounds great!
    Thank you for sharing, Chuck
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    Carmela Tursi Hobbins

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    These kupcakes look just great Kathy. And for Valentine's Day I am sure that baking shops, grocery stores and even on line, you should be able to get Valentine themed cupcake liners. Your strawberry kupcakes will look awesome in those.

    Buon appetito,

    Carmela Tursi Hobbins
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    I love soup too, especially my Nonna's Stracciatella. Just chicken broth, whipped eggs, good Parmesan Cheese, a little lemon zest and parlsey. When you have a tummy upset or a cold, this is real comfort food.

    Buon appetito,

    Carmela Tursi Hobbins
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    I make a similar soup to this which is wonderful and oh so filling on these cold winter days. Instead of using sausage I make little meatballs using a mixture of pork, veal and ground beef and add them to this hearty soup. Everytime I make it I think of my Italian grandmothers who first made it for us when I was just a child.

    Buon appetito,

    Carmela
  23. Barbara's avatar

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    Yes, the market at Camucia is great, but with more than TEN porchetta trucks it's hard to know which one to choose!

    As for the variety and quality of the produce, after living in Umbria for 5+ years that's one of the most difficult challenges I face when we visit the states - tasteless tomatoes, dry, bitter oranges, tiny, pathetic looking fennel! Perhaps if we visited the states during the summer we could find some decent produce at a local farmer's market, but who'd want to leave Italy in the summer???
  24. Mary Ann Esposito's avatar

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    Bravo, Carol! Good substitution. I'm glad to hear they were so well received.
  25. Linda Rizzo's avatar

    Linda Rizzo

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    Sending condolences to you, MaryAnn, and your entire staff, but especially to John's family. Such a great loss. Riposa nella pace, John.
  26. Jenni's avatar

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    I completely agree! Let's add that to the long list of suspect practices in the produce (and other) department of our local grocery stores. The sad thing is, misting sounds like a good idea, but obviously nobody took the time to research to see if it really was a good idea in practice!
  27. Shannon's avatar

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    Oh this looks like a great recipe. I can't wait to try this in a few weeks!
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    Dear Mary Ann,
    congratulations on your very interesting blog and shows you run!

    If I can add a very little tip on how to cook the perfect pasta:
    -pasta should be put into the water, ONLY when the water is boiling. It is very important for the pasta to cook well that the temperature is always very high.
    Also, after you put the pasta into the water you should reduce the flame so that the water does not come out.
    Finally, salt should be added to the water before putting the pasta.
    I agree with you...NEVER add the oil into the water! I have seen people doing so many times...

    thank you for all your information.

    CINZIA @ STILE MEDITERRANEO
    www.stilemediterraneo.it
  29. Linda Rizzo's avatar

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    When people make comments such as this and then do not sign their name, their comments do not hold much weight, at least with me. If you are going to say something "bad" about somebody or something, be "big enough" to leave your name. What is it that YOU are hiding from when you don't?

    You are doing a FANTASTIC job, MaryAnn, with your site, your cookbooks and your shows, so keep up what you are doing. You can't be all that bad, doing what you are doing, otherwise you wouldn't be where you are today!

    You have more than enough supporters our here, MaryAnn and we all love ya!

    Ciao!
    Linda
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    I can't believe it's that simple. I am definitely going to try this and make up some of my own recipes.
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    This looks awesome - a definate "will have to try" recipe - actually it is very similar to a "leeks soup" recipe that our family makes in Italy using similar ingredients along with potatoes and lots of butter! Yumm!!!
    Bonnie(http://valentinoswife.wordpress.com)
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    Hi there! My name is Alison and I work for Oldways, a non-profit and the creators of the Mediterranean Diet Pyramid. Just wanted to let you know that we've updated the pyramid into a beautiful illustration that can be found here: http://www.oldwayspt.org/med_pyramid.html Let me know what you think! Thanks for helping us spread the word about the Med diet.

    - Alison
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    I was in the Navy in the 50's on a Destroyer,as a cook/baker..One year for the July 4th, I made a sheet cake and decorated it as the American flag..The Captain would not let us cut it at meal time..He said it would not look good using the American flag that way..
    My how things have changed with the flag today..
  34. giovanna's avatar

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    Molto rinfrescante!!!

    L'anguria piace moltissimo alla mia famiglia!!

    Cioa
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    Forex India

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    Thank you for some very useful info. I will be sure to read more about your delicious recipies here!
    Regards,
    Jessica
    jessica@ 4xindia.com
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    Oh! I never imagine that a flower can be eaten too. Anyway, I am so interested about this. I wonder how it taste. Anyway, I enjoyed reading this post. Thanks for sharing this recipe!



    -krisha-
  37. flower delivery Philippine's avatar

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    Oh!This post really caught my attention. i never seen and taste that before.. how could it be possible. but anyways. i wanna tried to taste and made that. just wonder how to made that Stuffed Zucchini Flowers?

    -khatie-
  38. Liz's avatar

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    Although I loved the food scenes, I did find the movie a bit long. Since I never watched any of Julia Child's cooking shows, did she really talk the way Merle Streep portrayed her?
  39. cheap carisoprodol's avatar

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    I want to cook my own pasta also, I want to discover my own pasta also.. :)
  40. carisoprodol's avatar

    carisoprodol

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    I love Gelato promise.. I tasted it once with my husband when we went to supermarket for our groceries, and I love it so much..It is very different from ice cream..My husband loves that too..
  41. Fioricet Online's avatar

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    Wow, That's a delight for the season is starting to get cold. Making soup dishes are one thing in mind to fight the cold.
  42. Barbara: Art and Barb Live in Italy!'s avatar

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    This is why I feel so lucky to live in Italy - and why I'm so cranky when I go grocery shopping when we're visiting the states!
  43. internet pharmacy's avatar

    internet pharmacy

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    Whoa! Nice recipe thanks.. Love chicken...
  44. fioricet online's avatar

    fioricet online

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    Wow, sea food lobster and Shrimp one of my favorite thanks for this recipe,....Heaven.
  45. carisoprodol's avatar

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    I wanna taste that. Looks so very delicious..
  46. fioricet online's avatar

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    Wow, looks mouth watering its very cheesy I like pasta with lots of cheese.
  47. Roselyn Simchick's avatar

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    Will you tell me what cookies keep the best and which ones to bake first? I don't have much room in my freezer and will keep them cool in the basemenmt in cans
  48. Array's avatar

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    Hi Maryann!
    i JUST WANTED to tell you I've loved your show for years and your cookbooks and recipes..They are real and easy enough for the home cook (don't have to have scores of ingredients or fancy schmancy tools)
    Thanks!

  49. Barbara: Art and Bab Live in Italy!'s avatar

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    OH how I miss cranberries here in Umbria! I'll try this recipe when we visit the states in December - thanks!
  50. Linda Rizzo's avatar

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    Oh....Yum! What a great idea to use roasted corn for corn chowder! Corn chowder is a family favorite in our home; it is one of the soups most frequently made. We are just about due for another batch and this time it will be made with roasted corn. Looking forward to trying this!

    Thanks for the idea, MaryAnn!

    Ciao!
    Linda Rizzo
    www.onceuponaplate.com

  51. Linda Rizzo's avatar

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    Wow, I love the idea of apricots in this cranberry sauce recipe! I have a very similar recipe from my Nonna, however, her recipe calls for pineapple rather than the apricots. Will give the apricots a try in this year's sauce! Thanks!
  52. impermeabilizzazione's avatar

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    Hello,

    I'm italian and I think you're right!

    The recipe is easy to follow and I did it in a short while... I have to say it was so good!


  53. Barbara: Art and Barb Live in Italy!'s avatar

    Barbara: Art and Barb Live in Italy!

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    Thanks for posting about this! It's my husband's mission in life to teach the world how to correctly pronounce bruchetta.
  54. Rob's avatar

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    I always laugh when I hear people in restaurants order 'eyetalian' dressing.
  55. laura's avatar

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    Couldn't agree more with this simple pleasure. I use the lid of a pan to press down before I flip. sort of like a sandwich press machine, and no i won't use that word "P_ _ _ _ _ _ maker."
  56. Ninou's avatar

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    Excellent !
    Merci
  57. Rosie DeQuattro's avatar

    Rosie DeQuattro

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    These sound delicious, not exactly Italian, but I'm going to make them on Friday--love the caramels! Thanks.

  58. Lynae Straw's avatar

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    I have to confess that I don't do anything that fancy with mine. I just toss the whole artichokes, unclipped and unpeeled, into a pot with about an inch of water, cover it, and leave it for a half hour. I melt a little bowl of butter and dip the leaves, scraping them with my teeth one by one. I eat everything except the choke. It's awesome!
  59. Giuliana Palmas's avatar

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    Dear Marianna, I am a Sardinian girl living in Coeur D'Alene , Idaho, trying to teach Americans how to cook from scratch in my cooking classes. I just bought your book" What you knead" and I love it.
    I am going to make the grape bread for my next homemade pasta cooking class.
    Will buy some more of your books and use your great recipes.
    thanks for the inspiration
    Giuliana
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    My mother really loves to cook but I don't think seafood is her specialty. Perhaps I think this delightful entry could help her improve or push through in cooking seafood meals.

    - Tera
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    Healthy Foods Blog

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    The procedure looks easy to follow. I think I could include this delightful dish on our celebration this mothers day. Thanks for sharing this.

    - Tera
  62. kim's avatar

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    I would love to have the recipes for all, but the easter pie is the recipe I lost many years ago and my family really wants me to make it once again... Would you mind posting or could you possible send it to me in an email?
  63. Laurie Lufkin's avatar

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    That is wonderful Mary Ann! Congratulations!!!
  64. Pat's avatar

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    I have been enjoying "Ciao Italia" for many years. Congratulations on another wonderful season. Mary Ann is the best!
  65. Chicken Salad Recipe's avatar

    Chicken Salad Recipe

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    How neat! I've never seen "Ciao Italia", but now I'm intrigued to watch.
  66. Healthy Foods Blog's avatar

    Healthy Foods Blog

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    The photo of the finished product is delectable! I would love to have that kind of dish on the table especially if there's an important occasion.

    - Tera
  67. sabeen's avatar

    sabeen

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    Great looks! I think this is similar recipe like Rainbow Cake . Very different and nice post. Thanks.
  68. Rob Poulos's avatar

    Rob Poulos

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    That's very creative! Not to mention it looks extremely tasty! Thank you for sharing the recipe! =)
  69. Chicken Salad Recipes's avatar

    Chicken Salad Recipes

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    How'd you get the slices so small? This looks great.
  70. Lance's avatar

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    Too funny :-) "Stimulus Package" Crack me up!

    Hey... nice dish too. You have some great ideas and recipes here. I've bookmarked you and will be back for sure!

    Lance
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    Dolores, I do the same thing, nothing better!
  72. Nike Dunks 's avatar

    Nike Dunks

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    Simple is beautiful ah! Your blog is very simple! But very unique! Especially your articles so good it! It is all too real attention! But you do friends I admire you
  73. Sylvia Marie Talamantez's avatar

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    Dear Mary Ann,
    I'm 64 years old and remember your shows on PBS, that was the first time anyone every showed me how to cook Italian food.
    You did a segment once with your beloved mother and she made you stuffed green bell peppers and she put them upside down in the pan and then put sauce on top of them. I loved that show so very much.
    Could you please give me the recipe again, I remember she put a lot of eggs in it.
    I made this many years ago and everyone loved it. I lost the recipe.
    Blessing to you and your family.
    lots of hugs,
    Sylvia
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    I would cook for you any time MaryAnn! Hope our paths cross again soon, Laurie
  75. Barbara's avatar

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    Many years ago I learned about TRIPLE strenght tomato paste from an Italian who taught us how to cook, and it's been in my kitchen ever since - or at least it will be until the supply I brought back from Italy runs out! This recipe sounds like a great alternative when that day comes!
  76. Michael Corrigan's avatar

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    Would like to purchase Mary Ann's cookbook. Which one is the baked fish & potatoes in?

    ANSWER: It's "Bringing Italy Home" which you can purchase from our store via Amazon.com.

  77. Dianne A's avatar

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    This recipe worked, technically. The amounts and cooking times seemed right, and the resulting torta was lovely in appearance - but the finished dish was so bland and tasteless that I don't even want to eat the leftovers. I put all these lovely ingredients in - really good provolone, fresh zucchini and sweet red pepper - and all I could taste was onion and red pepper flakes. The rest of it was tasteless. Big disappointment.
  78. Lynn's avatar

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    The ingredients listed here aren't for this recipe -- unless this somehow changes peas and pancetta into carrots! Can you put the correct ingredients here? Thanks!
  79. Margaret Mutter's avatar

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    I love the new site. Very nice. Thanks so much.
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    Dean Beringer

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    Congratulations on this beautiful new site !
    Kale is so underrated and this would be a welcome change after the past 5 days of Thanksgiving leftover recipes.I will make this for dinner tomorrow .

    Ciao Mary Ann !
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    I make this every Christmas in memory of my father as it was his favorite. It was made every year for him by his sister, but I never had a recipe until I discovered it in Celebrations. I would love to see this recipe demonstrated. I get 4 cakes from it and wonder if I am assembling it correctly. My memory of it as a child was as a ring made from continuous rope filled with the raisins and nuts.
  82. A's avatar

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    Wonderful website, Mary Ann! I love kale and find it best in soup. I grew a crop this year and have a winter's supp;y in the freezer. I picked the last batch just before Thanksgiving. Will plant it again in Spring.
  83. Susan Angell's avatar

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    Thanks. Great recipe!
  84. em's avatar

    em

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    This sounds about the best. I plan to get the eggplants next shopping trip. I could eat this with a spoon
  85. Joan Santa Cruz's avatar

    Joan Santa Cruz

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    I saw this episode on TV and look forward to trying your recipe. It looks delicious ~ as do so many of yours do! Thanks for sharing!!!
  86. Tony's avatar

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    Mary Ann,
    I haven't tried this recipe as of yet but will do so next year when the sweet corn is harvested. However, I am sure, looking at the recipe, that it will be fantastic. I love good corn chowder, especially with a Philly cheese steak. Your new web site is great. Have a lot of exploring to do. Keep up the great work and great recipes. Kind regards.
  87. Barb's avatar

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    I can hardly wait to make these. I just saw today on your show where you were at different Italian bakerys for a festival and they showed these. Thank You.. Barb
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    This is my favorite. I make it also.. When I was in Italy, I ate it often. I like to add shrimp when looking for a change. Yum...
  89. Richard Michelli's avatar

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    I love your wonderful new website Mary Ann, very well done and enjoyable to navigate - and mille grazie again for the interview with us at Italia Living. Ciao!
  90. Lilian D'Agostino's avatar

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    Hello,
    Love your show and your new website. I have a question about the Little Bears. The recipe says that you need 3 balls of dough for the body but the picture shows only two balls. What should it be. Would love to try them this Christmas.

    Many thanks
    Lilian
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    these cookies are fabulous. the flavor is intense. they are hard and full of nuts. they were my favorites from one of mary ann's cookbooks. if you like a hard great biscotti for dunking this fill the bill.
  92. Mary's avatar

    Mary

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    This salad sounds like a keeper! A lot of people just eat carrots raw, but carrots taste so different with cooking or marinating. Just think of the great nutrition in this colorful salad :-).
  93. Kathleen's avatar

    Kathleen

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    Cheese filled Ravioli Capri Style.
    To freeze:
    How long if at all do you leave the ravioli out before freezing

    Dear Kathleen: You may freeze these as soon as you are done filling them or up to 8 hours later. Make sure that the wrapping is as air-free as possible to ensure freshness. We hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do. Buon Appetito! Ruth Moore, Culinary Supervisor, Ciao Italia

  94. Michael's avatar

    Michael

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    This dish is incredible. my whole family enjoys it
  95. Carolyn Hill's avatar

    Carolyn Hill

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    I love your show. I called my sister to let her know about it. She lives about 100 miles from me, so when your show is on, we either watch it together (over the phone) or later call one another and discuss what you've made.
    I watch you on CREATE, something new for our area, and am I glad I found it.
    When I was growing up, I used to help my mother make Wandies at special times of the year. I was excited when I saw them on your show of Nov. 29,2010. They were a favorite of all my aunts, uncles, and cousins. I am eager to try your recipe and compare it to my family's recipe.
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    John Raffa

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    this is not a comment but rather a search for information. I felt this was as good a place as any to try it out. Hope you don't mind.
    Question: Can I grow garlic in south west Florida? Cape Coral is my home and we use tons of garlic but the store bought garlic here is lousy and many times, rotting inside!
    Hope you can help.
    Thank You, John Raffa

    REPLY: Yes you can plant it in Florida. Do it as late as November and you'll have a great crop.

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    NANCY BETTINI

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    Gods' Blessings to you on your new site. It is beautiful, like you, Mary Ann.
    As for Kale, I never ate it until I planted it one year. It is delicious. I made Kale Soup, my own version and cooked Kale for a Side dish many times, too. All left-overs were used for Frittata Sandwiches with other vegetables added, for lunch the next day. We love it. Lovingly, Nancy
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    Linda Rizzo

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    Your recipe, MaryAnn, is exactly like our family recipe! I still recall being a very young girl, in the kitchen, standing on this little chair Nona had for me so I could watch her cook, bake, or whatever! We make caponata year round and even can it in late summer when required tomatoes and eggplant are ready! Caponata and Ciabatta...delizioso! So divine I can, and have, made a meal of this!
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    Ernie Castagna

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    Mary Ann,
    We enjoy your cooking show and hope you continue. When I was young my Father made a paste out of oil,parsley,anchovies,garlic and we would spread it on boiled beef. I do not remember the name. Have you or your staff ever heard of this dish.
    Thank you,
    Ernie Castagna

    ANSWER: It's an ancient fish sauce called "Garum" and nowadays you can purchase it in small bottles. It's potent stuff. We found it offered for sale at this site, if you're interested: http://www.zingermans.com/Product.aspx?ProductID=P-COL&crf=BASE

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    Love the Show! Watch when ever I can.

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