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A Tall Glass of Santa Margherita Chianti Please...

To Compliment A Big Delicious Bowl Of   

A&T Veal Pasta

It Is With Great Excitement That I Announce My Recipe For Veal Pasta Has Been Chosen In The 

Santa Margherita Pour and Pair Challenge!  

A&T Veal Pasta Is 1 of 6 Finalists 

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Vote, Vote, Vote

A Tall Glass of Santa Margherita Chianti Please...

To Compliment A Big Delicious Bowl Of   

A&T Veal Pasta

It Is With Great Excitement That I Announce My Recipe For Veal Pasta Has Been Chosen In The 

Santa Margherita Pour and Pair Challenge!  

A&T Veal Pasta Is 1 of 6 Finalists 

I Am Asking You To Please Vote By Clicking On 

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pour-pair-challenge

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Till Monday, October 31st! 

Many, Many, Many Thanks For the Many, Many, Many Votes...

What Do You Call That Italian Broccoli???

Raab, Rapa, Rapine, Rappi, Rappone, Broccoli de Rabe.  Which ever name you prefer it all comes down to the same thing...deliciousness.  Albeit it is an acquired taste of mild bitterness and garlic goodness that I find irresistible.  


Broccoli raab was not always my favorite leafy selection growing up.  When my Nana would make it for my Pop she would say "Toni Ann try it it isn't bitter at all" as she walked toward me with a big steamy forkful of the stuff.  I would turn my nose up each time but forcefully swallow it just not to disappoint her.  But when your say 8 years old your palate for broccoli raab has not developed but when you realize this leafy, flowery, garlicky bite tastes so good with some fresh Italian bread and a slice of sharp provolone your whole world changes.   
I learned how to make broccoli raab from watching my Nana.  It was an all day long production which began in the early morning.  She would stand at the sink and soak it, wring it out, strip the leaves from the stems taking care to save the stems which she later carefully peeled and added to the salad.  Once this part of the preparation was over she would fire up the stove, add the garlic and olive oil and in went the raab.  Overflowing from the pot she would smash it in and cover it tight.  After what seemed to be a sea of green leaves in the pot she would uncover it to find it all shrunk down.  She would then repeat the process for the other 15 heads she had to prepare.  


This is what I knew and this is how I always prepared my broccoli raab until I decided one day I want to try something different...I want to roast my broccoli raab.  I love to roast vegetables so I figured this might enhance the flavor.  Well not only does it enhance the flavor but it takes the broccoli raab to another level of love.  Some of the leaves get crispy and crunchy while some of the leaves get soft and tender. The garlic is so pronounced and the olive oil coats it perfectly.  One bite and my taste buds crave more and then I cannot decide how to eat it...my favorite is the classic broccoli raab sandwich but I also enjoy it in pasta and just out of the Tupperware for that matter.  How ever you like your pronounce your name for broccoli raab and how ever you might like to enjoy it give it a little change and try this recipe.  

Roasted Broccoli Raab

2 Large Heads Broccoli Raab 

8 Cloves of Garlic (sliced thin)

Salt/Pepper 

Olive Oil 

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees 

Rinse and dry the top of the broccoli raab 

Carefully cut the broccoli raab above the twist tie and discard the bottom stems 

Separate the broccoli raab evenly among two non-stick cookie sheets

Sprinkle the garlic over the two pans of broccoli raab 

Season with salt/pepper 

Coat with olive oil and toss with your hands 

Place in oven for 15 minutes 

Remove from oven and re-season with a pinch of salt and toss 

Allow it to cool and transfer to a bowl for serving 

To Eat Vegetables or To Only Eat Vegetables...

What is a vegetarian?  

The interpretation of a vegetarian is pretty liberal these days...is it a person who strictly eats vegetables and consumes no animal protein at all - not even honey?  Is it the person who eats only vegetables but still consumes eggs?  Is it the person who eats no red meat but enjoys fish?  Am I a veg head because I only eat red meat about every 4 - 6 weeks?  For what it is worth my interpretation of a vegetarian is whatever you decide you want it to be.  So go out and celebrate vegetarian month which ever way you please but try some of our veggie recipes along the way. 

Breast Cancer Awareness...

As you all know October is 

Breast Cancer Awareness Month   

My sister and I 
(along with some of our Breast of Friends) 

have decided to participate in the 

Susan G. Komen Fund Breast Cancer Walk on 

October 2, 2011 at 
Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey.  

So...I have decided to go one step further...

For any of my Forkful of Simplicity Cookbooks 

purchased from today until October 1, 2011 

I will donate a portion of the sale to the 

Susan G. Komen Fund  

So let's raise some money for an amazing cause

  Cookbooks can be purchased from this website!  

Thank you for all of your support and for your donation!!!

Cookbooks For Greyhounds...

That is correct Cookbooks for Greyhounds...

Greyhound Friends of New Jersey in an organization that I hold near and dear to my heart

I have rescued, from Greyhound Friends of New Jersey, three of the most 

beautiful, precious, wonderful, lovable greyhounds

-Walker, Franny & Gracie-

Greyhound Friends of New Jersey selflessly rescues greyhounds from the dreadful environment of the track once they have been deemed "retired" and treats them as the gifts that they are.  

The rescued greyhounds often need medical attention, grooming, shelter, food and loads and loads of love before they can be placed in their forever homes.

In an effort to help raise money for Greyhound Friends of New Jersey I have decided that with each cookbook sale I will donate a portion of the proceeds to Greyhound Friends.

We have joined efforts and Greyhound Friends has linked my website to their main website

http://www.greyhoundfriendsnj.org

Scroll all of the way down to the bottom and look for us on the left side.

While you are there take a look at the greyhounds available for adoption.

Having a greyhound is so amazing - trust me you will fall in love!  

If you have any questions about greyhound rescue or would like to adopt a greyhound please contact me or visit http://www.greyhoundfriendsnj.org for more information

It Is Official...

Forkful of Simplicity Cookbooks Are Here!  

This cookbook is a collection of 125 recipes simple & tasty recipes created by Toni Ann Moschello to include...

Beverages

Appetizers 

Soups

Salads

Vegetable & Side Dishes 

Main Dishes 

Desserts 

& 

Many Extras

Explore our site, order a cookbook and make some delicious and memorable meals for your family & friends...Enjoy!