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Bouillabaisse or Cioppino?

Bouillabaisse or Cioppino?

Cioppino, the Genoese tomato based stew made of a melange of seafood, was brought to the San Francisco area by Italian immigrant fishermen in the late 1800s. The fishermen would use whatever seafood was left over from the day’s catch. Crab, shrimp, clams and fish were...

Bouillabaisse 1

  Bouillabaisse 1 Good olive oil (as needed)4 to 8 thick slices good bread1 onion (chopped)4 cloves garlic (chopped)2 celery stalks (trimmed and chopped)1 carrot (trimmed and chopped)1 medium new potato (peeled and chopped)1 small bulb fennel (trimmed and...

Cioppino with Mussels

Cioppino with Mussels 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil1 large shallot (minced)6 garlic cloves (halved)1/3 cup loosely packed basil leaves (torn)4 pints cherry tomatoes (about 2 pounds, halved)1 1/2 cups dry white wineThree 14.5-ounce cans whole...

Italian Chowder

Italian Chowder 2 lbs Cusk or Cod6 medium potatoes1 28 ounce can whole tomatoes, mashed1 small onion, chopped2 cloves garlic, finely mincedfresh parsley, chopped1/2 tsp oreganoolive oil for sautéingsalt and pepper to taste Peel and cut potatoes into small pieces. Cook...