Broccoli Cheese Soup

This is a collection of recipes that I have. Many came from my mother and other relatives and friends. They are real Italian recipes mostly from east coast U.S. first and second generation American-Italians. I've put them together for a complete meal from appetizer to dessert. Enjoy!

The Appetizer:

PUNGHI FRITTI (Fried Mushrooms)
½ pound mushrooms, a pinch of salt, juice of 1 lemon, 2 beaten eggs, seasoned bread crumbs, ½ cup butter, flour.

SprinkleMushrooms with salt and lemon juice. Toss with flour, then dip in eggs, then dip in bread crumbs. Butter, melted in the pan and fry until brown mushrooms minutes (10th or so). Drain on absorbent paper.

The Soup:

Broccoli Soup
2 bunches fresh broccoli, 1 large potato, 2 carrots, 3 stalks celery with leaves, 1 tbsp. Salt, ¼ kg shell macaroni, 1 tbsp. Olive oil.

Cut up broccoli, celery, carrots and potatoes, cut into small pieces and mixtogether. Wash and strain. Put 3 gallons of water into the pan and cook. When boiling, add the mixture. When half cooked, add a shell macaroni. Cook pasta, until smooth and season with salt.

The main dish:

ITALIAN CHICKEN
3 tbsp. Vegetable oil, 1 ½ tbsp. Wine vinegar, salt, pepper, 1 tsp. Oregano, 1 tsp. Garlic powder, ½ cup mushrooms, ½ cup green olives, ¼ cup red wine, 2 wedge sliced tomatoes, finely garlic clove, 1 chicken, cut small box of rice.

Cut up chicken andMarinated in vegetable oil, vinegar, oregano and garlic powder. Was set for 2 hours. Bake skin side down at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Turn over chicken and bake for another 30 minutes. Heat another 10 minutes, sprinkle with olives, mushroom caps, and red wine. Boil rice. Remove from oven and cover chicken with rice, garnish sides with tomato wedges, sliced garlic, salt, pepper and olive oil.

Bread:

Cheese Bread
12 eggs, 1 pound of cheese(Of your choice, I like Gouda), ½ tsp. Salt, ¼ kg yeast, melted ¾ cup warm milk, 1 pound of butter.

Mix all ingredients until the dough is soft and sticky. Place in large baking pan well greased. Let rise for 1 hour, bake, then 1 hour at 350 degrees. Brush top of bread with egg and water for a shine.

Dessert:

SICILIAN RICOTTA
1 cup ricotta cheese, ½ cup cream, 2 tbsp. Granulated sugar, 1 tbsp. of blackberry brandy, 2 tbsp. ofgrated semi-sweet chocolate.

Combine cheese, cream, sugar, and brandy in a blender and mix until smooth. Place in a bowl and sprinkle chocolate on top. Chill and serve.

Mama Mia!

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