Sugo Basico
(Basic and Delicious Pasta Sauce)
This beautiful red sauce is the foundation of many of our traditional Sicilian dishes such as chicken cacciatore, lasagne, eggplant parmesan, chicken parmesan, and bruscialone (stuffed beef rolls). In the old days, it took Mom 3 hours of simmering the prepared tomatoes and spices... now, in 2009 simply open a bottle in your kitchen and enjoy the recipe direct from her cookbook, "The Extraordinary Cuisine of Josephine". The Sugo Basico is a bold and delicious tomato experience... not sweet, not spicy... it is the ultimate blend of crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, red wine, Romano cheese, garlic, and onion... incredibly simple and incredibly wonderful!!
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$6 large 24oz.
$4 small 16oz.
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Caponata Siciliana
(Sicilian Eggplant Antipasto)
This is the first product from Mom's cookbook that I have made available for sale. The blend of sauteed eggplant cubes, red bell peppers, celery, oregano, tomato puree, basil, sugar, capers, red wine vinegar, olives, and fresh parsley is as beautiful as a marriage... at least the first few weeks of a marriage. It is a family favorite and for the last year, I have given away samples at food and wine festivals, grocery stores, and farmer's markets to promote cookbooks and "Girls' Night In" private parties.
Most of the people sampling it wanted to buy the bottle right on the spot... and I had to tell them it was not for sale. Now it is!
Serve the caponata on Italian bread sprinkled with some Romano Cheese (what else??), heated over some pasta, or straight out of the jar.
Caponata was the top selling concession at The Colisseum during the Roman Empire... now, in 2008, you may have it shipped directly to your home.
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$6 large 12oz.
$4 small 8oz.
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The Extraordinary Cuisine of Josephine Cookbookco-authored by Paula, Tony and Joe Romano
When you have the opportunity to taste Josephine's Italian cooking, you will no doubt agree that it is truly an incredible culinary experience. Whether it is her Bruscialone, her stuffed peppers, or her famous Ravioli, it will only take one taste to realize that this is some of the most delicious food you have ever eaten.
Compiling this book was truly a family project as it was written by everyone...my parents, Antonio (deceased April 2002) and Josephine of Sparta, Illinois; my sister Paula Shively of St. Louis, Missouri; my brother Tony who lives in Washington D.C.; and me. The cookbook is a great tribute to the ancestral legacy of the Calandro and Romano families, and I am proudly delivering it to the world with connection, humor, and a large appetite!
Also, there is one important ingredient which was not written down in the recipes; this would be the incredible love with which Josephine cooks. Following her example, we should probably add as much of it as we can.
Click here to try two recipes from the book for free!
Click here to read a SF Chronicle Article about Sicilianaire!
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$19.95
includes sales tax
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Sicilianaire Gift Pack
- 8 oz Bottle of Caponata Siciliana Antipasto
- 16 oz Bottle of Sugo Basico Pasta Sauce
- Sicilianaire Logo Apron (Green, White, Red, or Funeral Black)
- "The Extraordinary Cuisine of Josephine" Sicilian Cookbook
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That's a $43 value ... for only $30.00
Packaged for shipping anywhere!!!
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The Sicilianaire video
The Sicilianaire is a video cooking school with a twist of humor. Joe Romano stars in this DVD featuring his top 4 dishes. You'll cook Sicilian with confidence and ease ... and laugh your butt off.
Click here to see Joe in action!
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$9.95
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Sicilianaire ApronsThe Italian colors, red, white, green, and black are proudly offered on these high quality Port Authority aprons. The Sicilianaire Logo is professionally silk screened onto the front. Neck strap is adjustable and aprons feature 2 front pockets. Please specify which color you prefer: Red, White, Green, or Black |
 $9.95
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"Girls Night In" Catering
(For women only) Gather the Ya-Ya sisters and have the red carpet rolled out with this in-home program featuring a mini cooking class followed by a comedy show starring Joe Romano with "the man's point of view" and featuring "Battle of the Bay" winner Maggie Newcomb (Joe may even need to cover his ears.) A special wine tasting tops off this fantastic event!
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"Cooking from the Cave" catering
All men know deep down that the true test of a man is his knowledge of the romantic arts. Joe teaches from his Cookbook "The Extraordinary Cuisine of Josephine". What gets said in the cave stays in the cave. Statistics show that women appreciate a man who cooks... and there is no food more sensual than Sicilian.
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