In The Kitchen with Chris Ruggiero…
I love being in the kitchen almost as much as I love being on stage. Here’s where you’ll find my favorite recipes!
A dairy-free Gnocchi recipe to die for!
Prep Time- 90 minutesCook Time- Between 2 and 3 minutes (until floating)Total Time- 93 minutesServings- Feeds 4-6 peopleIngredients1 ½ cups all-purpose flour1 egg4 Russet Potatoes1 tbsp salt DirectionsFirst cut 4 potatoes in half (lengthwise as shown in video), then...
Anginetti Cookies
Prep Time - 90 minutes Bake Time - 15 minutes Ingredients 4 sticks salted butter1 ¾ cups sugar2 eggs15 ounces (or 1 ¾ cups) ricotta2 tbsp vanilla extract4 cups flour1 tsp baking soda1 tsp baking powder Directions First soften butter in the microwave until almost...
Authentic Italian Pomodoro Sauce
Prep Time - 30 minutes Cook Time - 1 hour 30 minutes Total Time - 2 hours Servings - Feeds 8 people Ingredients 1. 2 lbs plum tomatoes 2. 1 head of garlic 3. 2 tbsp salt 4. ¼ cup olive oil 5. fresh basil Directions Cut skin-deep slices in tomatoes from top to bottom,...
A Focaccia Bread made the right way!
Prepare 2 beautiful focaccia loaves with olives and onions with this authentic Italian recipe... Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (includes time for the dough to rise) Bake Time: 1 hour Total Time: 2.5 hours Servings: 10 (Feeds approx 5 per bread) Dry Ingredients - 4...
The way Shrimp Oreganata should be made!
Prep Time- 20 minutes Cook Time- Between 12 and 15 minutes Total Time- 35 minutes Servings- Feeds 4 people Ingredients 1 & ½ cups seasoned breadcrumbs8 stalks parsley8 cloves garlic1 cup wine 2 pounds shrimp (size 21-26)1 & ½ sticks butter (melted)half of a...
Chris Ruggiero Makes the Best Damn Meatballs You’ll Ever Taste
Meatballs Prep Time- 25 minutes Cook Time- Between 8 and 12 minutes Total Time- 35 minutes Servings- Feeds 8 people Ingredients 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs12 stalks parsley1 head of garlic1 cup Pecorino Romano cheese2 eggs2-4 tbsp Lawry’s Seasoned Salt (depending on...
Chris Ruggiero’s Ridiculously Good Donut Pie
Prep Time- 20 minutes Cook Time- 40 minutes Total Time- 1 hour Servings- Feeds 8 people Ingredients 2 Eggs1 stick salted butter (melted)¼ cup brown sugar2 tsp vanilla extractPinch of nutmeg25-30 munchkin donuts9” refrigerated pie crust Icing 2 cups confection sugar1/3...
Wildwood Road Trip – Sicilian Calamari & Gnocchi
Sicilian Calamari Prep Time- 20 minutes Cook Time- 20 minutes Total Time- 40 minutes Servings- Feeds 4 people Ingredients ½ lb CalamariMixed cherry peppers2 tsp capers1 stick butter8 cloves garlicFlour (enough for coating calamari)SaltPepperLemon¾ cup white wine...
Chris Ruggiero’s Road Trip to Gino’s Pastry Shop in the Bronx
There's no better ending to an Italian meal in the Bronx than sweets from Gino's Pastry Shop on 187th street. Join me in the bakery to learn how their famous Italian cookies are made. The exact recipe is a closely-held family secret, but, for the first time...