Tagliatelle alla Carbonara – “No cream, please!”
There is a technique to making the perfect Carbonara! The use of cream greatly eliminates the need to master the technique. Therefore, in essence, using cream is cheating!
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Celebrity Cruises – Transatlantic Voyage!
Celebrity Cruise Line proudly presents Chef Franco Lania as their “VIP Guest Chef” on-board the Silhouette. This world cruise leaves from the port of Bayonne, N.J. and heads to Lisbon, Portugal. Stay tuned at www.francolania.com for all updates, recipes, video and pictures from this once in a lifetime sea adventure!
Not Just for Autumn Any More! Pumpkin Seed Crusted Rack of Lamb
Pumpkin seed crusted rack of lamb. Once you taste this delicious combination of flavors you will want to make this dish long past autumn and pumpkin picking season.
“Little India” Iselin, New Jersey – HTTV Broadcast
“Jersey Gems with Chef Franco” is pleased to announce it’s first showing on HomeTowne TV on Easter Sunday 2012. This show has an Easter theme where Chef Franco showcases Iselin, New Jersey’s, Oak Tree Road area, also known as “Little India”. The neighborhood is home to a Halal butcher shop where Franco purchases a goat and returns home to prepare a delicious Easter-themed Mediterranean dish. Enjoy!
Easter Goat and Spring Pea Risotto | HTTV’s “Jersey Gems”
These are the recipes from my first show. “Easter Goat & Spring Pea Risotto” The delicious goat was bought in Iselin, New Jersey’s “Little India” at the Shalimar Halal Meats and Groceries.
Little India: Iselin, NJ – Halal Butcher Shops? Yes, NJ has it all!
India consists of many different religions – Christianity, Buddhism, Hindu, and, yes, Muslim, too. And, just because you see some Arabic writing on the front of an Indian shop or food market doesn’t mean it should be a place to avoid.
HTTV’s “Jersey Gems” with Chef Franco Lania
The television show “Jersey Gems” with Chef Franco will bring to the forefront things of a culinary nature that would surprise many when thinking of the State of New Jersey – bringing to life culinary gems and places that New Jerseyans can be proud of.
St. Patrick’s Day: Irish Soda Bread, The Real McCoy!
Irish soda bread has many variations. Variations can be good and sometimes even enhance a classic recipe, but, it will never be the real McCoy! Try making this easy and classic recipe for a delicious Irish Soda Bread.
German Quark Cheese and Pineapple Buns!
German quark cheese is widely popular in Europe. This cheese has a creamy texture with a tangy taste. It is Germany’s answer to ricotta cheese and fromage blanc. This cheese is perfect for baking and is prized for making delicious cheese cakes.