A Brooklyn Seal's Trick: Surviving the Gowanus

NY Times ^ | July 2, 2003 | PATRICK HEALY

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We may have to get Batboy to investigate.

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I think you three need to get a room.

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....room for one more!

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Only if Clemenza promises to bring some of his famous cannolis.

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Clemenza's Cannolis- You could take that 2 ways, you know!

Here's MY* famous monicotti recipe:
makes 12-16
Combine 1 cup of flour, 1 cup of milk, 3 eggs, S-P and mix.blend until smooth. In a 9" fying pan add 1/4 cup of batter and heat on a medium/low flame. Turn each shell once when bubbles form.

The filling:
Combine 2 cups ricotta cheese and half a block of grated mozzarella cheese, 1 egg, s-p and parsley. Mix well and chill.

Add 2 spoons of filling into the center of each shell. Roll each shell so the seam is down and place in a layer of suace in a casserole dish. Top with sauce, cover with foil. Bake 35 minutes at 350 F.


A quick sauce:

I big can of crushed tomatoes. 1 small can of paste, 1 small can of water, half a packet of sweet n low, a good splash of olive oil, parsley, s-p, and garlic. Simmer down to a sauce, turning frequently. (diced onions, peppers, capers, optional.) for a meat sauce add some blanched suasage or beef or a can of clams)


* Thanks to my Mom and Grandma Rosetti!

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see 45!