1. ITALIAN RECIPES Istituto Comprensivo “G. Verga” Fiumefreddo di Sicilia (CT)

2. FANCIFUL APPETIZER  Sandwich loaf  Ham  Mayonnaise  Ketchup  Mozzarella di bufala  Olives  Two tomatoes  A pack of puff pastry  Two wurstels  An orange

3. Preparation : Flatten the sandwich Cut it into squares Mix the ketchup and mayonnaise in order to obtain the pink sauce Spread the pink sauce on the sandwich Cut the sausage and put it on the sandwich Close the sandwich-shaped bag and secure with a toothpick, then put the tomato and mozzarella on it Take the sausages and put them on the pastry then roll up everything and put in the oven When the pastry is cooked slice it and let it cool for a while Make some skewers with sausage, olives and mozzarella

4. Take an orange and cut it in half then put the skewers of olives, mozzarella and sausage on it Take the sandwich and cut it in a triangular shape, then put on the pink sauce and olives Take another slice of sandwich bread, spread mayonnaise and put a slice of ham, then roll it and cut it into rounds

5. ...Bruschette Ingredients:  4 large slices firm-textured bread.  2 cloves garlic.  Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.  6 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil.  6 ripe tomatoes.  8-12 fresh basil leaves.

6. Preparation Toast the bread until golden brown over a barbecue or in the oven. Rub the slices with the garlic. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and drizzle with half the oil. Cut the tomatoes in half, sprinkle with salt, and set them upside down for 20 minutes to drain. Chop the tomatoes in small cubes. Arrange them on the toast and garnish with the basil. Drizzle with the remaining oil and serve.

7. Mission carried out !!!!!!

8. Cooked …… and eaten !!!!!

9. Main Course.... homemade macheroni  1000 gr. of flour  A tablespoon of olive oil  A small pot with warm water  A tablespoon of salt  Meaty sauce (ragu’)  And……  Metal/wooden skewer

10. Preparation Place the flour in a volcano shape. Add a pinch of salt and pour the olive oil in the center of the volcano mouth. Mix the whole mixture by adding the needed water. Work for about 10/15 minutes till to obtain a soft and stretchy dough. Divide the dough in 3 parts.

11. Stretch the dough and cut small bits of about 4 cm. Place one of the dough bits in front of you, take the skewer and press it lightly into the dough. With the palm of your hand gently start rolling backwards and forwards to obtain macheroni about 20 cm long Remove the macheroni from the skewer and place them on a floured tray Let them dry for few hours.

12. 1 pound ground beef 1 large onion,chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon of dried basil, oregano and chili 2 cans of tomato sauce 1/2cup of red wine Parmesan cheese. Ingredients for the meat sauce

13. How to prepare the meat sauce Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until brown, breaking with fork; Add chopped onion and garlic. Stir basil, oregano and continue cooking; Add the red wine and, after few minutes add the tomatoes sauce.

14. R educe heat to medium low. Add the needed salt and let the sauce cook for about 1 hour. If you want you can prepare the meat sauce one day before. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to simmer before use it with macheroni. Boil the macheroni, drain and season them with the sauce Add the parmesan and....... Buon Appetito!!!!

15. Dessert Sicilian fresh fruit TART  INGREDIENTS  140 g sugar  300 g flour  2 egg yolks  Salt,  Lemon  500 ml milk,  Butter,  fresh fruit  gelatine.

16. Preparation of the crust  Put the flour in a bowl,  Add sugar, two egg yolks, lemon zest, a pinch of salt and butter,  then stir everything.

17. Grease a tart pan, and place the dough in it cutting the exceding part. Let rest in the fridge for half an hour, wrapped in plastic wrap.

18.  Put the milk in a pot, add 2 egg yolks, 3 tablespoons of sugar, 1/4 cup of flour, zest of ½ lemon, 1 tablespoon of vanillina, a small pinch of salt.  Put all the ingredients into a pot,and wisk them altogether to combine.  Place the pot over a medium heat and cook it stirring the whole until the custard thickens.  Strain it through a fine sieve into a bowl,cover the custard with plastic wrap. And put it in the fridge. Preparation of the cream

19. Bake them in a 180° degree oven for about 15-20 minutes. Put the cream in the tart shell. Decorate using all the fresh fruit you like and cover with the gelatine. Put the tart in the fridge and eat it after the gelatine is set!