Think “Chocolate Alternative”

Can you guess what this is?

I just took this photo the other day in a little shop in Astoria, Queens called Dave & Tony’s Salumeria.
Think that it can be used as an alternative for chocolate!

Can you guess what this is a picture of?  Think cruciferous…… 
Check back Monday for a delicious recipe using this ________.
It’s one of Lidia’s favorites!
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Looking for the perfect recipe for summer grilling?
Try Chef Fortunato Nicotra’s “Grilled Shrimp - Palermitana Style.”  This is a typical way of preparing shrimp or prawns in the town of Palermo.
Let us know what you think!

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18 U8 shrimps (or any small shrimp, U16/21; see note) or prawns
3 cups breadcrumbs (preferably Japanese panko)
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive [...]

Check out Lidia on Cookstr! 
She is the featured “Chef of the Day,” but in addition, there are so many great things to read out about.
Read Lidia’s Tip for the Day!
Did you know?
Says Lidia: In my kitchen, I keep a zippered freezer bag in a refrigerator drawer where I stow any sizable piece of rind [...]

Can’t get enough of Lidia?   Well, Lidia’s on the radio now!
Listen to “Lidia’s Food Bytes” by clicking on the microphone.
Lidia talks tomatoes, berries, corn, and gives her 10 commandments to the perfect pasta, as well as many other fun, educational and interesting “bytes” of food knowledge. Hope you enjoy!
Tune in and listen to Lidia’s 10-part [...]

 
Can you guess what this is?
Think that it “stings.” It’s also a favorite _______ that I like to use in dishes at all my restaurants come springtime.
Check back next week for a delicious recipe using this ?

by Haley Salles
On Wednesday March 11th, Felidia welcomed famed racecar driver and winemaker, Mario Andretti for a luncheon and dinner featuring a tasting menu, prepared by Chef Fortunato Nicotra, with paired Andretti wines.  Guests had a great time hearing stories of Mr. Andretti’s childhood and racing days, and were also thrilled to meet Lidia, who took us [...]

I have the pleasure of eating Chef Nicotra’s food almost every night as we enjoy late night dinners after he comes home.  However, it’s not so often that I get to see the artistic presentation that goes along with it. 
As someone who had the fantastic opportunity to spend a few years studying art in Italy, I [...]

by Haley Salles 

The celebration of Carnevale dates back hundreds of years as a religious celebration on the last day before lent, otherwise known as Fat Tuesday.  The literal translation of Carnevale is to bid farewell to meat as catholics traditionally give up meat during lent.On Tuesday, February 24th, we hosted our own Venetian Carnevale at [...]

by Fortunato Nicotra
Weeknights at Felidia, I’ve started a new menu that offers dinner for two and a bottle of Bastianich wine, all for just under $100 dollars! This special menu showcases Felidia’s signature dishes, and one of my absolute favorites- chicken for two. A perfect chicken for two is often hard to find, but there is nothing quite [...]