JULY/AUGUST 2012Welcome New Members!We would like to welcome our new members and thank theirsponsors:April/May/June 2012 New Members:James Aucone Senior Spr: Sylvia TagliariniLaura M. Baccarella Family Spr: Cathy GuagliardoMary J. Braithwaite General Spr: Joe Capitano, Sr.Jaime L. Cimino Family Spr: Patrick CiminoJohn & Mrs. De Martino Senior (2 members) Spr: Sal GuagliardoDaniel Diaz General Spr: Nicole NassifAlfonoso F. Diecidue Senior Spr: Joe Capitano, Sr.James Furgison & Cheryl Ciccarello-Furgison Family Spr: Manual & RosaliePerroneClementina Genovese Senior Spr: Barbara PoolMaureen Gethoefer Senior Spr: Angelo RalloJacqueline Kasperski General Spr: Rita MessinaCarol W. Kurdell Senior Spr: Jack & Nora LambJoseph Leach General Spr: Joe CaltagironeDonald O. Leggett Senior Spr: Joe & Dora CaltigironeTony Ligori Senior Spr: Nelson LigoriJohn Lore, Jr. General Spr: Angelo RalloIsaiah M. Minardi General Spr: Louis Minardi Jr.Nicholas Piesco Senior Spr: Nicole NassifCraig Rowe General Spr: Joseph Rowe, Sr.Tamara Rowe Student Spr: Joseph Rowe, Sr.Charles T. Trimarco Family Spr: Nicole NassifWhat’s Happening....Sal Guagliardo and his family pose for pictures after hereceived the 2012 Sam D. Leto Award.PAGE 4GiuseppeGarabaldicame to visitus duringFesta <strong>Italian</strong>a.Isn’t hehandsome?He looksjust like ourown JoeCaltagirone.Please comeback!
JULY/AUGUST 2012Recipe Corner<strong>Italian</strong>-Sausage Burgers with Garlicky Spinach10 ounces baby spinach2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon anchovy paste (optional)Salt1 pound sweet or hot <strong>Italian</strong> sausages (or a combination <strong>of</strong> both), casings removed4 slices <strong>of</strong> provolone cheese1/4 cup sun-dried-tomato pesto4 round ciabatta rolls, split and toastedIn a large skillet, bring 1/4 inch <strong>of</strong> water to a boil. Add the spinach and cook, stirring, until just wilted,about 1 minute; drain and press out as much water as possible. Wipe out the skillet. In the same skillet, heat the2 tablespoons <strong>of</strong> olive oil until shimmering. Add the garlic and anchovy paste and cook over high heat, stirring,until fragrant, 1 minute. Add the spinach, season with salt and stir just until coated, about 10 seconds. Light agrill or preheat a grill pan. Using slightly moistened hands, form the sausage meat into four 4-inch patties, about3/4 inch thick. Brush the burgers with oil and grill over moderate heat until browned and crusty on the bottom,about 5 minutes. Carefully flip the burgers. Top with the cheese and grill until the burgers are cooked throughand the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes longer. Spread the pesto on the rolls. Top with the burgers and spinachSummer Farro Salad1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil1 small yellow onion, quartered1 small carrot, halved1 celery rib, halved12 ounces farro (1 3/4 cups)5 cups waterKosher salt3 tablespoons red wine vinegarFreshly ground pepper1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced1 small seedless cucumber, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise1 pint grape tomatoes, halved1/4 cup chopped fresh basilIn a large saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons <strong>of</strong> the oil. Add the yellow onion, carrot and celery, cover andcook over moderately low heat until barely s<strong>of</strong>tened, about 5 minutes. Add the farro and stir to coat with oil.Add the water and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer over low heat until the farro is barely tender, about 10minutes; season with salt. Cover and simmer until the farro is al dente, about 10 minutes longer. Drain the farroand discard the onion, carrot and celery. Let cool completely.In a large bowl, whisk the remaining 1/3 cup <strong>of</strong> olive oil with the vinegar and season with salt and pepper.Fold in the farro, red onion, cucumber, tomatoes and basil, season with salt and pepper and serve.PAGE 5Taken from: FoodandWine.com