A
Long Island Duck Breast with Cherries and Arugula, 153
Rosie Bova’s Fennel Biscotti, 249
anchovies
Grilled Scallops with Chicories, Bread Crumbs, and Anchovy Dressing, 175–76
Little Gem Caesar with Panko Crunchies, 78
Whole Fish with Olive Vinaigrette, 185–86
Apple Strudel, Brandied Cherry and, 259–60
Arctic Char with Sugar Snap Peas, Radishes, and Avocado Crema, 181–82
arugula
Arctic Char with Sugar Snap Peas, Radishes, and Avocado Crema, 181–82
Baked Eggplant Parmesan with Soft Herb Salad, 94–97
Citrus and Palm Hearts Salad, 70
Long Island Duck Breast with Cherries and Arugula, 153
Spinach, Avocado, and Strawberries with Lemon Poppyseed Dressing, 73
Warm Radicchio, Pancetta, and Gorgonzola, 79
asparagus
Parmesan Asparagus ’n’ a Egg, 41
Summer Corn Chowder with Lobster, 64–65
avocados
Spinach, Avocado, and Strawberries with Lemon Poppyseed Dressing, 73
B
bacon
Little Owl Bacon Cheeseburger, 51–53
Ricotta Cavatelli with Tomato Broth, Bacon, and Fava Beans, 117–19
beans
Little Owl Pork Chop with Parmesan Butter Beans, 154–56
Ribollita (“The Flu Shot”), 59–60
Ricotta Cavatelli with Tomato Broth, Bacon, and Fava Beans, 117–19
Salad Dressing Chicken with Escarole and White Beans, 142
Sesame Green Beans with Mint, Chile, and Oyster Sauce, 90
beef
Campanaro Family Lasagna, 132–35
Italian Wedding Soup with Mini Meatballs and Egg Drop, 67–68
Little Owl Bacon Cheeseburger, 51–53
Sangria-Marinated Skirt Steak, 160
beets
Bibb and Beets with Pumpkin Seeds, 77
Sunflower Salad with Golden Beets, 74–76
Thanksgiving Bibb and Beets, 77
Beignets, Cinnamon Sugar, with Raspberry Sauce and Nutella, 36–38
Belgian endive
Citrus and Palm Hearts Salad, 70
Biscotti, Rosie Bova’s Fennel, 249
biscuits
Fontina Sausage Biscuits with Poached Eggs, Italian Greens, and Hollandaise, 46–48
blueberries
Whole Wheat Pancakes with Berries, 33–34
bomboloni, 36
Bova, Rosie, 5, 14, 15, 42, 117, 126, 221, 246, 249
Bradley, Jimmy, 15, 18, 74, 246
Brandied Cherry and Apple Strudel, 259–60
bread, 23. See also sandwiches
Brioche French Toast with Stewed Strawberries, 35
Ribollita (“The Flu Shot”), 59–60
Brioche French Toast with Stewed Strawberries, 35
Broccoli, Cauliflower, and Mushrooms with Pepita Salsa Verde, 87
broccoli rabe
Farfalle with Broccoli Rabe Pesto, Fried Salami, and Burst Tomatoes, 122–25
Tender Broccoli Rabe and Toasted Garlic, 93
Brussels Sprouts Home Fries, 101
Buns, Gravy Meatball Slider, 225–26
C
Caesar, Little Gem, with Panko Crunchies, 78
cakes
Philly Cheesecake with Blueberry Agave Sauce, 255–56
calamari
Campanaro Family Lasagna, 132–35
Cauliflower, Broccoli, and Mushrooms with Pepita Salsa Verde, 87
cheese
Baked Eggplant Parmesan with Soft Herb Salad, 94–97
Baked Ricotta Crespelle, 110–12
Campanaro Family Lasagna, 132–35
Chicken Cacciatore Crespelle, 113–14
Fontina Sausage Biscuits with Poached Eggs, Italian Greens, and Hollandaise, 46–48
garnishing seafood pasta dishes with, 23
Gnocchi with Goat Cheese Sauce and Ratatouille, 115–16
Little Gem Caesar with Panko Crunchies, 78
Little Owl Bacon Cheeseburger, 51–53
Little Owl Pork Chop with Parmesan Butter Beans, 154–56
Mortadella-Stuffed Cherry Peppers, 234
Parmesan Asparagus ’n’ a Egg, 41
Philly Cheesecake with Blueberry Agave Sauce, 255–56
Ricotta Cavatelli with Tomato Broth, Bacon, and Fava Beans, 117–19
School Days Sausage and Peppers Sandwiches, 49–50
Warm Radicchio, Pancetta, and Gorgonzola, 79
cherries
Brandied Cherry and Apple Strudel, 259–60
Long Island Duck Breast with Cherries and Arugula, 153
chicken
Chicken Cacciatore Crespelle, 113–14
Little Owl Crispy Chicken, 146
Salad Dressing Chicken with Escarole and White Beans, 142
chocolate
Chowder, Summer Corn, with Lobster, 64–65
Cinnamon Sugar Beignets with Raspberry Sauce and Nutella, 36–38
citrus fruits. See also individual fruits
Citrus and Palm Hearts Salad, 70
Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta with Citrus and Mint, 252
clams
Littleneck Clams with Juicy Bread, 168–69
Cod, Horseradish-Crusted, with Chive Mashed Potatoes and Lemon Crème Fraîche, 189–90
cookies
Rosie Bova’s Fennel Biscotti, 249
Snickerdoodles with Salted Caramel, 250–51
corn
Halibut with Basil Pesto, Sweet Corn, and Pea Salad, 177–78
Roasted Corn, Spicy Mexican Style, 89
Summer Corn Chowder with Lobster, 64–65
crabs
Crab Cakes with Beefsteak Tomatoes, 172–73
cranberries
Thanksgiving Bibb and Beets, 77
Crème Fraîche Sauce, Lemon, 189–90
crespelle
Baked Ricotta Crespelle, 110–12
Chicken Cacciatore Crespelle, 113–14
Crisp, Strawberry Rhubarb, 257–58
cucumbers
Cucumber and Radish Pickles, 86
Old-School “Salit,” 237
D
desserts
Brandied Cherry and Apple Strudel, 259–60
Philly Cheesecake with Blueberry Agave Sauce, 255–56
Rosie Bova’s Fennel Biscotti, 249
Snickerdoodles with Salted Caramel, 250–51
Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp, 257–58
Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta with Citrus and Mint, 252
Di Giovanna, Gunther and Klaus, 20
duck
Long Island Duck Breast with Cherries and Arugula, 153
E
eggplant
Baked Eggplant Parmesan with Soft Herb Salad, 94–97
eggs
Fontina Sausage Biscuits with Poached Eggs, Italian Greens, and Hollandaise, 46–48
Italian Wedding Soup with Mini Meatballs and Egg Drop, 67–68
Parmesan Asparagus ’n’ a Egg, 41
escarole
Fontina Sausage Biscuits with Poached Eggs, Italian Greens, and Hollandaise, 46–48
Italian Wedding Soup with Mini Meatballs and Egg Drop, 67–68
Salad Dressing Chicken with Escarole and White Beans, 142
F
fennel
Rosie Bova’s Fennel Biscotti, 249
fish. See also anchovies
Arctic Char with Sugar Snap Peas, Radishes, and Avocado Crema, 181–82
Halibut with Basil Pesto, Sweet Corn, and Pea Salad, 177–78
Horseradish-Crusted Cod with Chive Mashed Potatoes and Lemon Crème Fraîche, 189–90
Summer Flounder Francese with Zucchini and Yellow Squash, 183–84
Whole Fish with Olive Vinaigrette, 185–86
Flounder Francese, Summer, with Zucchini and Yellow Squash, 183–84
French Toast, Brioche, with Stewed Strawberries, 35
frisée
Arctic Char with Sugar Snap Peas, Radishes, and Avocado Crema, 181–82
Grilled Scallops with Chicories, Bread Crumbs, and Anchovy Dressing, 175–76
Halibut with Basil Pesto, Sweet Corn, and Pea Salad, 177–78
Frosting, Mascarpone, 240, 241
G
Gnocchi with Goat Cheese Sauce and Ratatouille, 115–16
grapefruit
Citrus and Palm Hearts Salad, 70
gravy. See Sunday Gravy
H
Halibut with Basil Pesto, Sweet Corn, and Pea Salad, 177–78
“Homemades,” 221–22
Horseradish-Crusted Cod with Chive Mashed Potatoes and Lemon Crème Fraîche, 189–90
I
Italian Wedding Soup with Mini Meatballs and Egg Drop, 67–68
kale
Ribollita (“The Flu Shot”), 59–60
L
Laboratorio del Gelato, Il, 257, 261
Lasagna, Campanaro Family, 132–35
Lemon Crème Fraîche Sauce, 189–90
lettuce
Bibb and Beets with Pumpkin Seeds, 77
Little Gem Caesar with Panko Crunchies, 78
Old-School “Salit,” 237
Sunflower Salad with Golden Beets, 74–76
Thanksgiving Bibb and Beets, 77
Little Owl
neighborhood of, 15, 28, 30, 263
Little Owl Bacon Cheeseburger, 51–53
Little Owl Crispy Chicken, 146
Little Owl Gravy Meatball Sliders, 226
Little Owl Pork Chop with Parmesan Butter Beans, 154–56
lobster
Summer Corn Chowder with Lobster, 64–65
Long Island Duck Breast with Cherries and Arugula, 153
M
meatballs
Gravy Meatball Slider Buns, 225–26
Italian Wedding Soup with Mini Meatballs and Egg Drop, 67–68
Little Owl Gravy Meatball Sliders, 226
Mortadella-Stuffed Cherry Peppers, 234
mushrooms
Broccoli, Cauliflower, and Mushrooms with Pepita Salsa Verde, 87
mussels
N
Nutella, Cinnamon Sugar Beignets with Raspberry Sauce and, 36–38
O
Old-School “Salit,” 237
Old-School Sweet Potatoes and Ginger Ale, 98
olives
Citrus and Palm Hearts Salad, 70
Old-School “Salit,” 237
Summer Flounder Francese with Zucchini and Yellow Squash, 183–84
Whole Fish with Olive Vinaigrette, 185–86
onions
Watercress Salad and Pickled Red Onion, 84
oranges
Citrus and Palm Hearts Salad, 70
P
Palm Hearts Salad, Citrus and, 70
Pancakes, Whole Wheat, with Berries, 33–34
Pancetta, Radicchio, and Gorgonzola, Warm, 79
Panna Cotta, Vanilla Bean, with Citrus and Mint, 252
pasta
Baked Ricotta Crespelle, 110–12
Campanaro Family Lasagna, 132–35
Farfalle with Broccoli Rabe Pesto, Fried Salami, and Burst Tomatoes, 122–25
Gnocchi with Goat Cheese Sauce and Ratatouille, 115–16
“Homemades,” 221–22
My Mother’s Ziti with Cherry Tomatoes, Sausage, and Zucchini, 129
Perciatelli with Spicy Pork Belly Gravy, 126
Ricotta Cavatelli with Tomato Broth, Bacon, and Fava Beans, 117–19
peas
Arctic Char with Sugar Snap Peas, Radishes, and Avocado Crema, 181–82
Halibut with Basil Pesto, Sweet Corn, and Pea Salad, 177–78
pepperoni
peppers
Mortadella-Stuffed Cherry Peppers, 234
Perciatelli with Spicy Pork Belly Gravy, 126
School Days Sausage and Peppers Sandwiches, 49–50
Philly Cheesecake with Blueberry Agave Sauce, 255–56
phyllo dough
Brandied Cherry and Apple Strudel, 259–60
pickles
Cucumber and Radish Pickles, 86
pine nuts
pizza
fritta, 36
pork. See also bacon; sausage
Campanaro Family Lasagna, 132–35
Italian Wedding Soup with Mini Meatballs and Egg Drop, 67–68
Little Owl Pork Chop with Parmesan Butter Beans, 154–56
Perciatelli with Spicy Pork Belly Gravy, 126
potatoes
Brussels Sprouts Home Fries, 101
Bibb and Beets with Pumpkin Seeds, 77
Thanksgiving Bibb and Beets, 77
Q
R
radicchio
Citrus and Palm Hearts Salad, 70
Grilled Scallops with Chicories, Bread Crumbs, and Anchovy Dressing, 175–76
Warm Radicchio, Pancetta, and Gorgonzola, 79
radishes
Arctic Char with Sugar Snap Peas, Radishes, and Avocado Crema, 181–82
Cucumber and Radish Pickles, 86
raspberries
Cinnamon Sugar Beignets with Raspberry Sauce and Nutella, 36–38
rhubarb
Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp, 257–58
Ribollita (“The Flu Shot”), 59–60
Rosie Bova’s Fennel Biscotti, 249
rum
S
Salad Dressing Chicken with Escarole and White Beans, 142
salads
Baked Eggplant Parmesan with Soft Herb Salad, 94–97
Bibb and Beets with Pumpkin Seeds, 77
Citrus and Palm Hearts Salad, 70
Halibut with Basil Pesto, Sweet Corn, and Pea Salad, 177–78
Little Gem Caesar with Panko Crunchies, 78
Old-School “Salit,” 237
Spinach, Avocado, and Strawberries with Lemon Poppyseed Dressing, 73
Sunflower Salad with Golden Beets, 74–76
Thanksgiving Bibb and Beets, 77
Warm Radicchio, Pancetta, and Gorgonzola, 79
Watercress Salad and Pickled Red Onion, 84
salami
Farfalle with Broccoli Rabe Pesto, Fried Salami, and Burst Tomatoes, 122–25
salsas. See sauces and salsas
sandwiches
Little Owl Bacon Cheeseburger, 51–53
Little Owl Gravy Meatball Sliders, 226
School Days Sausage and Peppers Sandwiches, 49–50
Sangria-Marinated Skirt Steak, 160
sauces and salsas. See also Sunday Gravy
Lemon Crème Fraîche Sauce, 189–90
sausage
Fontina Sausage Biscuits with Poached Eggs, Italian Greens, and Hollandaise, 46–48
Mortadella-Stuffed Cherry Peppers, 234
My Mother’s Ziti with Cherry Tomatoes, Sausage, and Zucchini, 129
School Days Sausage and Peppers Sandwiches, 49–50
scallops
Grilled Scallops with Chicories, Bread Crumbs, and Anchovy Dressing, 175–76
School Days Sausage and Peppers Sandwiches, 49–50
Schwarzenegger, Arnold, 20, 259
Sesame Green Beans with Mint, Chile, and Oyster Sauce, 90
sfinge, 36
Sherry Shallot Vinaigrette, 69
shrimp
Sliders, Little Owl Gravy Meatball, 226
Snickerdoodles with Salted Caramel, 250–51
soppressata
soups
Italian Wedding Soup with Mini Meatballs and Egg Drop, 67–68
Ribollita (“The Flu Shot”), 59–60
Summer Corn Chowder with Lobster, 64–65
spices
Spinach, Avocado, and Strawberries with Lemon Poppyseed Dressing, 73
squash
Bibb and Beets with Pumpkin Seeds, 77
My Mother’s Ziti with Cherry Tomatoes, Sausage, and Zucchini, 129
Summer Flounder Francese with Zucchini and Yellow Squash, 183–84
strawberries
Brioche French Toast with Stewed Strawberries, 35
Spinach, Avocado, and Strawberries with Lemon Poppyseed Dressing, 73
Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp, 257–58
Whole Wheat Pancakes with Berries, 33–34
Strudel, Brandied Cherry and Apple, 259–60
Summer Corn Chowder with Lobster, 64–65
Summer Flounder Francese with Zucchini and Yellow Squash, 183–84
Gravy Meatball Slider Buns, 225–26
Little Owl Gravy Meatball Sliders, 226
Sunflower Salad with Golden Beets, 74–76
Sweet Potatoes and Ginger Ale, Old-School, 98
T
Thanksgiving Bibb and Beets, 77
tomatoes
Arctic Char with Sugar Snap Peas, Radishes, and Avocado Crema, 181–82
Baked Eggplant Parmesan with Soft Herb Salad, 94–97
Campanaro Family Lasagna, 132–35
Crab Cakes with Beefsteak Tomatoes, 172–73
Farfalle with Broccoli Rabe Pesto, Fried Salami, and Burst Tomatoes, 122–25
Halibut with Basil Pesto, Sweet Corn, and Pea Salad, 177–78
My Mother’s Ziti with Cherry Tomatoes, Sausage, and Zucchini, 129
Perciatelli with Spicy Pork Belly Gravy, 126
Ricotta Cavatelli with Tomato Broth, Bacon, and Fava Beans, 117–19
turkey
Thanksgiving Bibb and Beets, 77
U
V
Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta with Citrus and Mint, 252
veal
Campanaro Family Lasagna, 132–35
Italian Wedding Soup with Mini Meatballs and Egg Drop, 67–68
vinaigrettes
Sherry Shallot Vinaigrette, 69
W
watercress
Arctic Char with Sugar Snap Peas, Radishes, and Avocado Crema, 181–82
Watercress Salad and Pickled Red Onion, 84
Waxman, Jonathan, 15, 146, 255
Z
zeppole, 36
ziti
My Mother’s Ziti with Cherry Tomatoes, Sausage, and Zucchini, 129
zucchini
My Mother’s Ziti with Cherry Tomatoes, Sausage, and Zucchini, 129
Summer Flounder Francese with Zucchini and Yellow Squash, 183–84