Welcome to Mama's Italian Recipes Blog

So who is Mama? Mama is a full blooded Italian woman raised in Brooklyn New York surrounded with good food and Italian culture. I want to share the recipes of the old world with the new world. Known for her exceptional dishes she loves nothing more than to prepare and serve these recipes to her friends and family.

Now, we share them with you.

Monday, March 17, 2008

EASY CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE RECIPE


2 lbs. cabbage
6-8 medium potatoes
8 - 10 carrots ( not baby carrots)
3 cans Libby's corned beef

Remove core from cabbage and cut into quarters .Place cut cabbage in large pot and cover with water.
Peel potatoes, quarter , peel carrots and cut into approx. 4” pieces. Add potatoes and carrots to cabbage and water.
Bring to boil. Cover; reduce heat and simmer 30-45 minutes.
Lay corned beef on top on cooked vegetables. Use liquid from veggies to baste the corned beef. Cook another 15 minutes while basting frequently.

Yum!!!
We have St. Patricks Day Coloring and Printables Pages HERE

St. Patricks Day Cookies BAILEY'S IRISH CREAM CHOCOLATE CHIP


BAILEY'S IRISH CREAM CHOCOLATE CHIP
COOKIES

1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 egg

1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. Bailey's Irish cream
2 1/4 c. cake flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt

1 (6 oz.) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate chips
3/4 c. coconut
1/2 c. chopped pecans or chopped walnuts

Cream butter, sugars and egg until fluffy. Add vanilla and Bailey's Irish cream.
Mix all dry ingredients and slowly mix into creamed mixture. Add coconut, nuts and chocolate chips last.
Drop onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes. Cool and serve.

Happy St. Patricks Day!

Sunday, March 9, 2008

ST. PATRICK'S DAY PISTACHIO CAKE

ST. PATRICK'S DAY CAKE

1 pkg. white cake mix
1 pkg. pistachio instant pudding mix (3 3/4 oz.)
4 eggs
1 c. vegetable oil
1 c. 7-Up or club soda

Combine all ingredients above in a large mixing bowl. Beat for 3 to 4 minutes.
Pour into greased and floured 9 x 13 inch baking pan.
Bake in 350 degree oven 30 to 35 minutes or until knife inserted comes out clean.

FROSTING:
1 1/2 c. milk
1 (8 oz.) carton Cool Whip
1 pkg. pistachio instant pudding mix (3 3/4 oz.)


Combine pudding mix and milk. Beat for 2 minutes.
Mix in Cool Whip.
Frost cooled cake.
Chill until ready to serve.

Not exactly Italian but timely and one of our St. Patricks Day Favorites!

We have St. Patricks Day Coloring and Printables here