La Pastiera Napoletana di Grano = Grain pie or Easter pie

Easter Pie - “My mother ready to apply confectioner's sugar. Is it a dessert or meal in its own right? The debate continues-I often enjoy it as breakfast!” - Daniel Paterna

Food & Drink, DessertsCynthia SutterApril 7, 2020Cindi Sutter, Daniel Paterna, Feasts of the Seven Fishes, A Brooklyn-Italian’s Recipes Celebrating Food and Family, Easter Recipes, Easter Dessert, Recipe, Publisher: powerHouse BooksComment

Virtual Easter Supper Club

Five of today’s Easter recipes come from Daniel Paterna and can be found in his book, Feast of the Seven Fishes: A Brooklyn-Italian's Recipes Celebrating Food and Family is a timely reminder that shared memories of food draws upon and enriches our souls. So without further delay, here is your 2020 Virtual Easter Supper Club!

Celebrations, HolidaysCynthia SutterApril 6, 2020Cindi Sutter, Daniel Paterna, Feasts of the Seven Fishes, A Brooklyn-Italian’s Recipes Celebrating Food and Family, Vicki Brunsvold, Ardith Beveridge, Brenda Langton, Virtual Easter Supper Club, Mimi Levin, Loon Organics Farm, Publisher: powerHouse BooksComment

Agnello Arrosto con Asparagi Arrosto = Roasted lamb with roasted asparagus

“Lamb is most tender in the spring. Its mild flavor, in combination with the earthiness of cousin Viola’s asparagus, embodies the essence of spring!” - Daniel Paterna

Food & Drink, EntréesCynthia SutterApril 5, 2020Cindi Sutter, Daniel Paterna, Feast of the Seven Fishes, A Brooklyn-Italian’s Recipes Celebrating Food and Family, Recipe, Easter Tips, Easter Roasted Lambo, Roasted Asparagus, Publisher: powerHouse Books, a division of Penguin Random House, Mindbuck Media Book PublicityComment

Zuppa di Agnello = Lamb shank soup alla Pastore

Kids of all ages gather around this Italian-American table to test and taste, especially on Easter!

Food & Drink, SidesCynthia SutterApril 5, 2020Cindi Sutter, Daniel Paterna, Feast of the Seven Fishes, A Brooklyn-Italian’s Recipes Celebrating Food and Family, RecipeComment

Peperoni con Pinoli e Capperi = Roasted Peppers, Pine Nuts and Capers

Daniel Paterna's family preps for days for their Easter celebration dinner. You can find this recipe and the narratives of the day in Daniel Paterna’s book Feast of the Seven Fishes – A Brooklyn-Italian’s Recipes Celebrating Food and Family. There’s nothing like the fragrance of roasted peppers, pine nuts, and capers.

Food & Drink, AppetizersCynthia SutterApril 5, 2020Cindi Sutter, Daniel Paterna, Recipe, Easter Tips, Easter Appetizer, Virtual Easter Supper Club-2020Comment

Funghi e Salsiccia Secca = Sautéed mushrooms and dried sausage

Daniel Paterna’s family recipes for Easter begin with this Funghi e Salsiccia Secca! Mushrooms and sausage never tasted quite this good.

Food & Drink, AppetizersCynthia SutterApril 4, 2020Daniel Paterna, "Feast of the Seven Fishes", A Brooklyn-Italian’s Recipes Celebrating Food and Family, Funghi e Salsiccia Secca, Sautéed mushrooms and dried sausage, Recipe, Easter RecipesComment

Daniel Paterna's Interview - "Feast of the Seven Fishes"

It is the rare occasion that I’ve interviewed anyone whose storytelling revealed such passion and depth. Stay tuned next week, as Daniel provides favorite recipes from his grandmother’s recipe box for your Virtual Easter Supper Club. You’ll feel like you’re in Brooklyn dishing on stories, traditions and of course yummy Italian food!