Ask Chef Walter: Using Chili Peppers in cooking – Walter Potenza

Red chili peppers hanging and on table.

by Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer Fresh chili peppers add a vibrant kick of heat and flavor to dishes, enhancing everything from sauces and salsas to stir-fries and marinades. Friends: Chili peppers are a beloved ingredient in Italian and global cooking, especially during their peak season when they are freshest and most vibrant. These fiery…

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We Cook! Mill’s Tavern Lobster Ricotta Ravioli, Corn, Tomatoes, Prosciutto, Sambuca Cream

Creamy pasta dish with seafood and prosciutto.

Lobster Ricotta Ravioli with Roasted Corn, Cherry Tomatoes, Crispy Prosciutto, and Sambuca Cream Sauce (Serves 4): This delicious dish combines the delicate flavors of lobster ricotta ravioli with sweet roasted corn, cherry tomatoes, salty prosciutto, and a rich Sambuca cream sauce. Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes  Total Time: 50 minutes  INGREDIENTS:For the Lobster Ricotta Ravioli: ● 12 pre-made lobster ricotta ravioli (3 ravioli…

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We Cook! Mill’s Tavern Black Angus Filet Mignon, Mushroom Bordelaise & Bacon Onion Marmalade

Gourmet beef tenderloin with sauce.

Black Angus Filet Mignon with Mushroom Bordelaise and Bacon Onion Marmalade (Serves 4):This elegant dish brings together the luxury of filet mignon complemented by an earthy  mushroom bordelaise and savory-sweet bacon onion marmalade for an indulgent dining experience that is simple to prepare Prep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: 40 minutesTotal Time: 1 hour INGREDIENTS:For the Filet Mignon:4…

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We Cook! Mill’s Tavern Flatbreads, Fontal Cheese, Peaches, Prosciutto, Arugula, Balsamic Glaze

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by Ed Bolus, Executive Chef, Mill’s Tavern, Providence Flatbreads with Fontal Cheese, Peaches, Prosciutto, Arugula, and Balsamic Glaze (Serves 4):This week, Mill’s Tavern shares an easy recipe that packs a big flavor punch. Creamy fontal cheese, sweet peaches, salty prosciutto, fresh arugula and a tangy balsamic glaze on top of a homemade or store-bought flatbread,…

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Ask Chef Walter: Ricotta Torte with Chef Di Clemente – Walter Potenza

Baker holding a decorated birthday cake.

by Executive Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer Photos: Courtesy Chef Walter, for publication Dear RINT readers, I am in Italy leading our culinary tourism tours, and I am taking this opportunity to share a recipe from one of my colleagues, who is also one of the best pastry chefs in Italy. Enjoy it!  Recipe cordially shared by…

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Ask Chef Walter: Pickling eggplant – Walter Potenza

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by Executive Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer Friends: A tradition of preservation for the winter months, adds techniques, flavors and innovation. Whether you’re new to pickling or continuing a family tradition, this technique is a unique gift.  Preserving vegetables, particularly eggplant, for the winter is a time-honored tradition in many cultures, particularly in Mediterranean and…

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Ask Chef Walter: Spanakopita, a Greek classic – Walter Potenza

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by Master Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer Dear RINT readers, Today, I am sharing a Greek classic recipe, simple to make and always reliable. Spanakopita is a delicious traditional Greek savory pastry enjoyed for over 400 years! It’s a famous Greek street and finger food, similar to the Turkish dish Taranaki. You can find it…

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