DAY Recipe

A classic duo adds an Italian accent to an American favorite.

Makes 8 to 10 servings.

INGREDIENTS
1 1/2cups plus 1 tablespoon unbleached all purpose flour
1/2cup yellow cornmeal
2tablespoons sugar
2teaspoons baking powder
3/4teaspoon salt
1/2teaspoon baking soda
1cup 1/2-inch cubes mozzarella cheese (about 4 ounces)
1cup [...]

Makes 2 1/2 cups.

INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup cider vinegar

1/2 cup loosely packed brown sugar

1/2 cup white sugar

1 large sweet red pepper, seeded, diced 1/4 inch, about 1/2 cup

1 small white onion, peeled and diced, about 1/2 cup

1 small jalapeño pepper, [...]

INGREDIENTS

2 lbs fresh green beans (cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces)
24 small cherry tomatoes , halved
1/2 cup red onions , chopped
3/4 cup fresh parsley , chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro , chopped
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese , grated
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
salt and pepper
2 garlic cloves , minced

DIRECTIONS

Steam green beans in, covered, 5-8 minuntes, just until crisp.

Drain beans and dump into a bowl of cold water.Drain again.

Combine beans with tomatoes and onions and set aside.

Combine all remaining [...]

INGREDIENTS

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup tomato puree
1/2 cup parmesan cheese , freshly grated (2 ounces)
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/3 lb pancetta or prosciutto , finely diced
1 lb fresh spinach , rinsed and stemmed, leaves torn
1 lb medium pasta shells

DIRECTIONS

In a heavy medium nonreactive saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter.Add the heavy cream and tomato puree and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to moderately low and simmer until [...]

INGREDIENTS

3 tablespoons butter , room temperature
1 cup sugar
4 eggs , room temperature
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.Lightly grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or a 6-cup souffle dish.

Beat butter and sugar until fluffy.Separate egg yolks and whites.Add yolks to butter mixture and beat well.

Add lemon juice, salt and flour; beat well.

Add milk; stir until well blended.

Beat egg whites until stiff.Gently fold [...]