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Continue reading →: Vallutata di cavalfiore“Cream of Cauliflower Soup” Introduction This creamy cauliflower soup is great to prepare as a main dish or a starter for a more elaborate and elegant dinner. A vellutata may be roughly translated as velvety or creamy, or even “Cream of [fill in the main ingredient of the soup you are…
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Continue reading →: Nana’s Rice PuddingMy mother, at 94 years old, continues to enjoy baking. Among her classics is rice pudding. Simply prepared and delicious! Because I am gluten free, my mother often enjoys making this treat for me, and today I decided to make it as well! It was delicious! I feel it is…
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Continue reading →: Pesce all’acqua PazzaFish in Crazy Water This is a classic Sicilian recipe that is simple to make. The origins of this dish is said to be derived from italian fishermen, who, at the end of a long day’s work on the sea, would cook the “catch of the day” in seawater together…
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Continue reading →: Brodetto Di Pesce Alla SicilianaSicilian Fish Stew Introduction This is a wonderful dish to prepare for a special occasion. It feels special, and yet is very simple to make! The brodetto method of preparation, offered here, is a lighter, more broth-like version, popular in Sicily. For this recipe, I suggest adding in potato and…
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Continue reading →: Chicken PiccataThe origination of chicken piccata is unclear, but it’s believed to have been developed by our Italian ancestors after their arrival to the United States, likely in the early 1900’s as a less expensive option to the well-loved Italian Veal Piccata specialty. Thin cutlets are key for this recipe, and…
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Continue reading →: Easter LambLamb, however prepared, is traditionally served on Sunday Easter in homage to Jesus his sacrifices, and his ultimate resurrection. On a lighter note, I separately grew up enjoying watching Shari Lewis’ comedy skits with her sock puppet “Lamb Chop“, but I digress…. For this holiday meal, I opted for a…
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Continue reading →: Calamari e Patata, Genovese StyleSo…this recipe, while originating from Genoa, a beautiful northern city in mainland Italy, also reminds me of an early family memory while visiting. When I was 5, my family and I traveled across Italy. While in Genoa, after enjoying with my family a long, leisurely lunch, we walked through Genoa’s…
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Continue reading →: Roasted Sparacelli (Sicilian Broccoli)Broccoli is a widely available vegetable in early Spring near Palermo. Referred to as Sparacelli, its Italian interpretation means “wild Sicilian asparagus”. Delizioso! Mangia! Ingredients 12 ounces broccoli florets 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus, if using aluminum foil, additional spray of olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper,…
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Continue reading →: Classic Italian Pot RoastI’ve been making this Sunday dinner meals for years! It is so easy to make and can serve 6, made more hearty with roasted potatoes and sauteed garlic. Mangia! Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Pat the beef dry with a paper towel. Season the roast all over with salt…
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Continue reading →: Super Bowl Chicken Wings (to watch U.S. football…not Italian futbol!)
I love these chicken wings, and they are fun to make…and enjoy while watching the Super Bowl from home. This is admittedly not Italian, but just a great tasty recipe that I enjoy making year over year with family and friends, particularly for the Super Bowl (for 2025: Go Eagles!…
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I’m Elaine
Welcome to Elaine Cooks! This site is dedicated to sharing healthy and delicious gluten-free Italian recipes. As an Italian-American diagnosed with celiac disease in 2003, I’ve removed wheat, barley, rye and oats from my diet, and since then have developed a number of recipes enjoyed by my family and friends that I would like to share!
I live in New York City with my husband, Todd, our dog Dash, a border collie mix from Idaho, and cat, Luna. I have 3 children, Jack, a graduate student, and Ella and Gwynnie, both in college. We enjoy skiing, traveling and cooking together!
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