by BELLINO
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Author: Daniel Bellino
Catherine Scorsese Makes Sunday Sauce
Catherine Scorsese makes Sunday Sauce Italian Gravy in her apartment
on Elizabeth Street, Little Italy, New York …
“This is what my mother in-law taught me. You take a few tablespoons of tomato sauce, and put in here (with the chopped meat).”
“It keeps the meatballs soft. Not like some people. You get invited to some peoples house, and the Meatballs are hard. I better be careful. I have a lot of friends. If they see this.”
At The Home of Catherine and Charles Scorsese
Elizabeth Street, New York NY
1974
The Filming of “ITALIAN AMERICAN”
by Martin Scorsese
Starring : Catherine Scorsese and Charles Scorsese
with Martin Scorsese
Dialogue
Charlie : “I remember the first Radio we got. It was in the shape of a Church.”
Charlie : “Sometimes it’s been known, that a man is a better cook than a woman. It’s the truth.”
Catherine : “Then, why don’t you cook?”
Charlie : “It’s not my thing.”
Catherine : “We didn’t have our Honeymoon, so went to Italy years later”
“This is us in Palermo. That’s my aunt. She’s 80 years old. That’s me standing.”
Marty has Dinner with his parents Catherine & Charlie, at their home on Elizabeth Street
1991
Marty : “It’s California Wine, it’s not Italian.”
Charlie : “There’s more Maccheroni coming out”
Catherine : “I made a pound of maccheroni. And there’s some meat they can have.”
Marty : “You want some cheese”
Charlie : You want some Mozzarell Cheese?”
“I get it from my sisters, They have a garden, and they give it to me. It last all year.”
Marty : “You have some Cheese? The kind I like”
Marty : “That’s it. That’s the kind I like. What is it”
Catherine : “Cheese in a Basket”
Marty : “No what do you call it?”
Charlie : “That’s what we call it. Cheese in a Basket”
Marty : “No what is its name?”
Charlie : “Cheese in a basket. It’s Special Cheese”
Marty : “No, isn’t that Ricotta?”
On Filming – It Not You Murray
Catherine “He got my up 5 O’Clock in the morning to make Spaghetti. He had to have a scene with hot Spaghetti. It was up in the Bronx. It was freezing up there.”
Charlie “Yeah Ricotta. It’s special cheese.”
Catherine: “Come on, the Raviolis are getting cold!”
Marty : “Where is that Mozzarella from?”
“That’s DiPalo, it’s famous”
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Traveling around SICILY , eating, exploring, and gathering new Sicilian recipes like, Caponata, Arancini (Sicilian Rice Balls) , Maccheroni con Cavolo Fiore, Ragu al Corleone, Fritattata Poliziana, and more …
Daniel was in Palermo eating Pane Muesa, at Antica Focacceria S. Francesco, in Agrigento at Rosticceria Palumbo where Daniel said he had his favorite meal of the whole trip, and the “Best Roast Chicken” ever! Daniel said they made great Arancini, Melanzane, and Frittata which Daniel picked up at Palumbo to bring with him on his bus ride to Cantania.
Yes Daniel was also in Catania, as well as Taormina, Alia, Rocca Palumba, and his ancestral town of Lercara Friddi where Daniel retraced his roots as well as those of, none other than Frank Sinatra and Charles “Lucky” Luciano whose family’s are from Lercara Friddi as well.
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Like Author Daniel Bellino Zwicke
The Great Frank Sinatra ‘s Family comes from LERCAR FRIDI, Sicily
And like Sinatra’s Grandfather, Daniel’s Maternal Grandfather Filipo Bellino was
as SHOEMAKER from LERCARA FRIDDI, SICILIA
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Grandma Bellino ‘s Cookbook
RECIPES From MY SICILIAN NONNA
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Charles “Lucky” Luciano
BELLINO , CAPPUCCINO, and LUCIANO
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The Feast of The Seven Fishes ITALIAN CHRISTMAS
Mangia Italia
The Feast of The 7 Fish
My Aunt Helen used to make the famous Italian Christmas Eve Dinner, “The Feast of 7 Fishes,” The 7 Fish of the Seven Sacraments. I know she made it because I
used to hear her talking about it when I was a little kid. Although I shared
many wonderful meals with my dear Aunt Helen, I never had the pleasure of
having the famous Christmas Eve Dinner “La Vigilia” Feast of 7 FishFeast of 7 Fish with her. We always had Christmas Eve dinner with the immediate family and Aunt Helen had the Christmas Eve with her brother and sister and other family
members. Aunt Helen was born in Salerno, Italy and was my Uncle Franks (1 of my Mother’s 3 brothers) better half. So for our Christmas Dinner my mother would
make an Antipasto of Salami, Provolone, Peppers, and Olives, followed by Baked
Ziti and a Baked Ham studded with cloves and Pineapple rings.
used to hear her talking about it when I was a little kid. Although I shared
many wonderful meals with my dear Aunt Helen, I never had the pleasure of
having the famous Christmas Eve Dinner “La Vigilia” Feast of 7 FishFeast of 7 Fish with her. We always had Christmas Eve dinner with the immediate family and Aunt Helen had the Christmas Eve with her brother and sister and other family
members. Aunt Helen was born in Salerno, Italy and was my Uncle Franks (1 of my Mother’s 3 brothers) better half. So for our Christmas Dinner my mother would
make an Antipasto of Salami, Provolone, Peppers, and Olives, followed by Baked
Ziti and a Baked Ham studded with cloves and Pineapple rings.
The first time I ever had the mystical dinner was about 12 years ago with my cousin
Joe, his family and my girlfriend Duyen. We had been talking about this famous
Italian Feast a few weeks previous, and were thinking of making it. Joe told me he wanted to have the Christmas Eve Meal of The Feast of The 7 Fishes, known
in Italy as La Viglia (The Vigil) or “La Festa Dei Sette Pesci,” which is also known in Italian-America as The Feast of The 7 Fish, that signify the 7 Sacraments. Now, how’s all that for a mouthful?
Joe, his family and my girlfriend Duyen. We had been talking about this famous
Italian Feast a few weeks previous, and were thinking of making it. Joe told me he wanted to have the Christmas Eve Meal of The Feast of The 7 Fishes, known
in Italy as La Viglia (The Vigil) or “La Festa Dei Sette Pesci,” which is also known in Italian-America as The Feast of The 7 Fish, that signify the 7 Sacraments. Now, how’s all that for a mouthful?
This Dinner, La Vigilia originated in Southern Italy, especially in and around the
environs of Napoli. The Feast of The 7 Fish is a Southern Italian tradition that does not exist in the rest of Italy, it is of the South. La Viglia, or “The Feast of the Seven Fishes” as it isknown to Italian-Americans commemorates the waiting (Vigil) of the Baby Jesus to be Born at Midnight and the Seven Fish represent the Seven Sacraments of the Roman Catholic Church. Some also that the Seven Fish might signify the 7 Days of Creation, or The Seven Deadly Sins, but most believe the 7 Fish pertain to the Seven Sacraments.
environs of Napoli. The Feast of The 7 Fish is a Southern Italian tradition that does not exist in the rest of Italy, it is of the South. La Viglia, or “The Feast of the Seven Fishes” as it isknown to Italian-Americans commemorates the waiting (Vigil) of the Baby Jesus to be Born at Midnight and the Seven Fish represent the Seven Sacraments of the Roman Catholic Church. Some also that the Seven Fish might signify the 7 Days of Creation, or The Seven Deadly Sins, but most believe the 7 Fish pertain to the Seven Sacraments.
So Joe asked me if I wanted to make this festive and all important dinner, to
perform the ceremony. He didn’t need to ask twice. I had never made it before
and was dying to do so. For a long time I had yearned to partake in this celebrated old Southern Italian Ritual, and this was my chance. Naturally I was excited, so was Joe.
perform the ceremony. He didn’t need to ask twice. I had never made it before
and was dying to do so. For a long time I had yearned to partake in this celebrated old Southern Italian Ritual, and this was my chance. Naturally I was excited, so was Joe.
The anticipation of the Great Feast to come was of happy expectations and excitement.
And what for the menu? I know Aunt Helen made Bacala, Shrimp Oreganata, Mussels, Baked Clams, Calamari, Octopus, and eel, all much Loved Southern Italian (especially Napoli and Sicily) Creatures of the Sea. We decided which fish we wanted and how to cook each one. Much thought and planning went into the menu and its execution. Joe wanted; Langoustines, Lobster, and Bacala. Alexandra asked if I would make Stuffed Calamari. We also decided on Shrimp Cocktail, Baked Clams Oreganata, and Cozze al Posillipo. The menu was set. Duyen helped me with the Calamari which we stuffed with Shrimp, parsley, breadcrumbs, and Peas. We braised the Calamari with tomato, White Wine, and herbs, and if I must say so myself, the Calamari came out superbly. The Stuffed Calamari were a lot of work to make, but well worth the effort as they were a huge hit with all. The Macari boys, Joey, Edward, and Tommy, as well as sister Gabriella, Alex, Duyen, Jose and Sergio from Barcelona were all in
attendance.
attendance.
The Mussels Posillipo were cooked with garlic, white wine, parsley, and tomato. The sauce is great to dip your bread into. This dish was one of my mother’s favorites back in the days when few Americans other than those of
Italian origins ever ate these wonderful little bivalves. Now-a-days every-body does. As a young boy I remember my mother sending me to Bella Pizza in East Rutherford to get an order of them for her. She always gave me a few and I have Loved them ever since.
Italian origins ever ate these wonderful little bivalves. Now-a-days every-body does. As a young boy I remember my mother sending me to Bella Pizza in East Rutherford to get an order of them for her. She always gave me a few and I have Loved them ever since.
Joe helped me to cook the Langoustines. They are hard to find and I had to order a
ten-pound box from Silvano in order to get them. The best way to cook langoustines is to split them in half and sauté them on each side in olive oil with a little butter and garlic. We served the Langoustines the same way as Silvano does as we feel his recipe is the best and everybody loves them that way. The Langoustines are served with a salad of thinly shaved fennel and celery dressed in olive oil and lemon with some split cherry tomatoes. Absolutely delicious!!!
ten-pound box from Silvano in order to get them. The best way to cook langoustines is to split them in half and sauté them on each side in olive oil with a little butter and garlic. We served the Langoustines the same way as Silvano does as we feel his recipe is the best and everybody loves them that way. The Langoustines are served with a salad of thinly shaved fennel and celery dressed in olive oil and lemon with some split cherry tomatoes. Absolutely delicious!!!
The Lobsters we prepared the best way possible, the New England way, steamed and served simply with drawn butter and lemon wedges. There’s nothing better on
Earth, well except for Sunday Sauce of course.
Earth, well except for Sunday Sauce of course.
Well, that Christmas Eve Dinner The Feast of Seven Fishes was quite a wonderful
experience. It was a huge success but quite a bit too much work and actually, too much food, everyone was kind of full already by the fifth fish. The following year we decided on incorporating the Seven Fish into three courses instead of seven separate ones as it’s just too much, too much to eat and too much to cook, a lot of work, and who needs to work that hard on Christmas. It was a good decision. We
still had 7 different fish, which is a must. Serving these 7 Fish in three courses was a good idea as it is much more manageable that way, both to cook and to eat.
experience. It was a huge success but quite a bit too much work and actually, too much food, everyone was kind of full already by the fifth fish. The following year we decided on incorporating the Seven Fish into three courses instead of seven separate ones as it’s just too much, too much to eat and too much to cook, a lot of work, and who needs to work that hard on Christmas. It was a good decision. We
still had 7 different fish, which is a must. Serving these 7 Fish in three courses was a good idea as it is much more manageable that way, both to cook and to eat.
On this Feast of The 7 Fish in “3 Courses” we decided to make the Stuffed
Calamari, which I would not have chosen again because it was a lot of work, but it was Alex and Joe’s favorite and they said that it was a must. This was our Antipasto Course.
Calamari, which I would not have chosen again because it was a lot of work, but it was Alex and Joe’s favorite and they said that it was a must. This was our Antipasto Course.
Alexandra and her mom helped me, so the amount of work was cut down
and divided into three, “A good thing.”
The stuffed calamari took care of two of the seven the shrimp that were stuffed
into the squid.
into the squid.
The second course (Primi) of Linguine Frutti de Mare consumed four of the Seven
Fish required for the meal. It consisted of Mussels, Clams, Lobster, and Scallops cooked with garlic, oil, herbs, and just a touch of tomato.
Fish required for the meal. It consisted of Mussels, Clams, Lobster, and Scallops cooked with garlic, oil, herbs, and just a touch of tomato.
The seventh and final fish was fresh Cod that I roasted and served with a sweet and
sour onion sauce (Bacala Fresca Agro Dolce). Everybody went bananas for it especially cousin Joe who raved at each and every dish I put down. It’s a pleasure cooking for Joe as his for eating and for the Italian American way of life, the food, the wine, the rituals. Joe truly Loves and savors the experience, so I always love
to cook for him, Alexandra, their children, or just about anyone for who savors
the experience so well. This goes the same for my cousin Anthony Bellino his wife Debbie and their three girls Chrissy, Danna, and Allison, along with all my
close friends and family.
sour onion sauce (Bacala Fresca Agro Dolce). Everybody went bananas for it especially cousin Joe who raved at each and every dish I put down. It’s a pleasure cooking for Joe as his for eating and for the Italian American way of life, the food, the wine, the rituals. Joe truly Loves and savors the experience, so I always love
to cook for him, Alexandra, their children, or just about anyone for who savors
the experience so well. This goes the same for my cousin Anthony Bellino his wife Debbie and their three girls Chrissy, Danna, and Allison, along with all my
close friends and family.
It makes cooking a joy rather than a chore. When cooking for family or friends,
you give two of life’s great gifts, a tasty Home-Cooked meal combined with a
little bit of Love. Scratch that. “A whole lotta Love!”
you give two of life’s great gifts, a tasty Home-Cooked meal combined with a
little bit of Love. Scratch that. “A whole lotta Love!”
If you don’t want to go so crazy, with 7 Fish as it’s quite an undertaking, you should try to do an odd numbers; 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, or 11. Three (3) is a Nice Number and Represents the Holy Trinity of The Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
Buon Natale!
LEARN HOW to MAKE
The FEAST of The SEVEN FISHES
ITALIAN CHRISTMAS DINNER
“La VIGILIA”
In THE FEAST of THE 7 FISH
by Daniel Bellino “Z”
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Italian American Thanksgiving
The ITALIAN-AMERICAN THANKSGIVING
Yes we have TURKEY with All The TRIMMINGS
But we First Start with ANTIPSTO
Maybe ANPASTO MISTI
Like This One with assorted Salami Olive, Peppers, and Cheese
Then, Being ITALIAN, It’s on to a PASTA COURSE
Most Likely, a Special Treet for THANKSGIVING
Or other Baked MACCHERONI
The, it’s on to The TURKEY
With all its TRIMMINGS
Just like other AMERICANS
THEN ?
PUMPKIN PIE
“Gotta Have Pumpkin Pie” !!!
CANNOLI
ITALIAN PASTRIES and COOKIES
And ESPRESSO
An ESPRESSO
Made From Nonna’s MACCHINETTA
NAPOLETAN ESPRESSO POT
SUNDAY SAUCE
Learn How to Make ESPRESSO at Home
LASAGNA Recipe
And an ITALIAN-AMERICA
THANKSGIVING iN NEW YORK
ALL in SUNDAY SAUCE
and More …
by DANIEL BELINO-ZWICKE
STAY TUNED, More to Come !!!
Recipe Sunday Sauce Italian Gravy
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CLEMENZA TEACHES MICHAEL
How To Make SUNDAY SAUCE
“GRAVY”
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Richard Castellano & Al Pacino
In Francis Ford Coppola ‘s THE GODFATHER
Watch Author Daniel Bellino Making SUNDAY SAUCE
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DANIEL BELLINO Making SUNDAY SAUCE
alla CLEMENZA
WATCH The VIDEO
The BOOK
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SUNDAY SAUCE
by Daniel Bellino “Z”
RECIPES :
CEMENZA’S GODFATHER SUNDAY SAUCE
DOLLY SINATRA’S MEATBALL SUNDAU SAUCE
JOE DiMAGIO’S Mother’s SUNDAY SAUCE ITALIAN GRAVY
MARINARA SAUCE
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DANIEL Buys His SAUSAGES, BRACIOLE,
GROUND MEATS, TOMATOES,
and OLIVE OIL at FAICCO’S PORK STORE
On BLEECKER STREET
In GREENWICH VILLAGE, NEW YORK
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THE INGREDIENTS For THE “GRAVY
aka
SUNDAY SAUCE
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BROWNING The BRACOLE
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SIMMERING
The “SAUCE”
“WHEN COOKING”
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“DON’T FORGET To PLAY SINATRA”
“MANGIA BENE” !!!
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MEATBALLS alla SINATRA
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AL PACINO
Fellow NEW YORK ITALIAN
SICILIAN AMERICAN
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How to Make GNOCCHI
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GNOCCHI POMODORO
Potato Gnocchi with Tomato
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Learn How to make POTATO GNOCCHI
From NONNA
BEST TOMATO SAUCE RECIPE EVER !
For GNOCCHI POMODORO
In MANGIA ITALIANO
RECIPES and STORIES
Of ITALIAN FOOD
by Daniel Bellino “Z”
HOW to MAKE NDUNDERI
RICOTTA GNOCCHI
Rom MINORI
The AMALFI COAST
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SUNDAY SAUCE
alla BELLINO
alla SINATRA
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Cookbook Author Daniel Bellino Zwicke
In POSITANO
The AMALFI COAST
ITALY
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SAUCE or GRAVY
SAUCE or GRAVY ?
WHAT DO YOU CALL IT ?
SUNDAY SAUCE
LEARN HOW to MAKE IT
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Sunday Sauce alla DiMaggio
The SWING
JOLTIN JOE DiMAGGIO
Still Holds The Record for Most Consecutive Games
HITTING STREAK at 56 GAMES
“WANT to EAT LIKE JOE” ???
Get The RECIPE For JOE’S MOTHER’S SUNDAY GRAVY
Mamma Rosalia Mecurio DiMaggio
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