Antipasto without reggiano croutons brine

400 gm corkscrew or similar pasta sea salt & freshly ground pepper olive oil juice of 1 lemon 1 garlic clove, crushed 2 heaped tbsp grain mustard 2 tbsp[...]

6 -8 ounces frozen crab , thawed (chilled cooked shrimp would also be fine) 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 1 small cucumber , thinly sliced 1 (6 ounce) jar[...]

6 -8 ounces frozen crab , thawed (chilled cooked shrimp would also be fine) 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 1 small cucumber , thinly sliced 1 (6 ounce) jar[...]

1 lb fresh tuna fillet salt and pepper 6 garlic cloves , smashed 2 -3 sprigs fresh oregano 2 -3 sprigs fresh marjoram 1/2 lb green beans , stems removed 1 1/2[...]

1 1/2 cups water 1/2 cup tomato juice 1 cup rice uncooked 1 teaspoon basil dried leavees * 1 teaspoon oregano leaves dried 1/2 teaspoon salt optional 14[...]

6 1/2 ounce tuna fish canned, water-packed 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 x black pepper to taste * 1 tablespoon capers rinsed and drained 12 each black olives * 1[...]

1 lb mushroom , bases cut off 1/3 cup olive oil 1/2 cup water or 1/2 cup stock 2 garlic cloves , minced 2 lemons, juice of 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon dried thyme[...]

3 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves 1 garlic clove , slightly crushed 1/8[...]

1 3/8 liters v 8 vegetable juice 1 (99 ml) jar capers , with juice 1/2 cup white vinegar 1/2 cup olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 1 large cauliflower , broken into[...]

oil-cured olives or Greek olive, reserve juice 2 (10 ounce) jars artichoke hearts , reserve juice cherries or grape tomatoes 8 ounces salami, cut into 1 inch[...]

1 1/2 cups water 1/2 cup tomato juice 1 cup long grain white rice (not instant!) 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)[...]

1 lb fresh tuna fillet salt and pepper 6 garlic cloves , smashed 2 -3 sprigs fresh oregano 2 -3 sprigs fresh marjoram 1/2 lb green beans , stems removed 1 1/2[...]

1 lb mushroom , bases cut off 1/3 cup olive oil 1/2 cup water or 1/2 cup stock 2 garlic cloves , minced 2 lemons, juice of 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon dried thyme[...]

1 1/2 cups water 1/2 cup tomato juice 1 cup long grain white rice (not instant!) 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)[...]

oil-cured olives or Greek olive, reserve juice 2 (10 ounce) jars artichoke hearts , reserve juice cherries or grape tomatoes 8 ounces salami, cut into 1 inch[...]