ATHLEISURE MAG; JAN 2017

Our Jan Issue, the Anniversary issue is out tomorrow but you can take a peek now, right here!

PHOTOGRAPHY CREDIT | Paul Farkas

NATIONAL PEANUT BUTTER DAY

INGREDIENTS

2 cups whole milk

1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/4 cup powdered sugar

Pinch of salt

1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon chopped peanut butter cups

2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter

Peanut Butter Whipped Cream

1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

1 tablespoon powdered sugar

1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

INSTRUCTIONS

In a large saucepan, heat the milk until it is hot (not boiling). Whisk in the cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and salt until smooth then whisk in the peanut butter and 1/2 cup peanut butter cups until melted and smooth. Divide between two mugs and top with peanut butter whipped cream (recipe below) and remaining 1 tablespoon peanut butter cups.

INSTRUCTIONS | Peanut Butter Whipped Cream

In a large mixing bowl (preferably a stand mixer with the whisk attachment), beat the cream on high speed until it thickens and soft peaks form (when you pull the beaters straight up, peaks will form but fall over). Add the powdered sugar, peanut butter, and vanilla then continue beating on high speed until stiff peaks form (peaks will form but not fall over).

PHOTO COURTESY | Chocolate Moosey

WIN THIS | 2 VIP TICKETS TO THIS WEEKEND'S COCHON555

COCHON555 - SUN. 01.29.17

As we close the first month of the new year, we're excited to share edible news from our friends at Cochon555 who are kicking off an epic weekend full of creative food, artisanal wines and spirits, and heritage breed pork. You can suopport a good cause and attend one of the the country’s most talked about culinary events! Mark your calendar for Cochon555 which returns to NYC on January 29th at Weylin in Brooklyn! The event features five of New York City’s best chefs cooking five whole, heritage breed pigs in a friendly competition for a cause.

The 5 chefs who will participate this weekend are: Nicole Gajadhar of Saxon + Parole, Greg Baxtrom of Olmsted, Ryan Bartlow of Quality Eats, Aaron Hoskins of Birds & Bubbles, and Christopher Szyjka of Chefs Club by Food and Wine. Two notable butchers, Erika Nakamura and Jocelyn Guest round out a stellar lineup. In addition, there are two satellite competitions, the Somm Smackdown (wine/pig matching) and Punch Kings (barkeeps facing off in whole-bottle cocktail tilt).

We are going to be there and you should too! General Admission tickets are only $125 for this all-inclusive feast, VIP is $200 and gets you an entire extra hour of great eats. Grab tickets now for Cochon555 New Pork City here. Athleisure Mag is giving away 2 VIP tickets which you can enter to win (read below to find out how to enter) now through this Friday, Jan 27th at noon EST. This will give you 3.5 hours to enjoy Cochon555 this Sunday!

For those who truly want to have an epic weekend of Cochon555, you can enjoy a charity dinner taking place on Saturday.

COCHON555 - SAT. 01.28.17

Those looking to make a weekend of it don’t need to wait until Sunday, as there is an opportunity to attend an exclusive charity dinner experience the night before the big event. On Saturday, Saxon + Parole are hosting a Chef’s Course dinner called BESPOKE: An Evening of Culinary Modernity, featuring host Chef Brad Farmerie of Public, and will co-feature Michelin-Star Chef Matt Lambert of Musket Room and Scandinavian talent Chef Mads Refslund (ex. Noma and Acme), with 100% of the proceeds going to benefit Piggy Bank, a Missouri farm-in-the-making that will gift free heritage breed pig genetics to family farms in need. For an in-depth look at the Cochon555 movement, a series of stunning videos and tickets to these must-do culinary experiences, please visit the site.

Weylin 
175 Broadway
Brooklyn, NY 11211

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General Admission 
01.29.17
5PM - 7:30PM (EST)

VIP
01.29.17
4PM - 7:30PM (EST)

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ENTER TO WIN 2 VIP TICKETS

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FOLLOW and RETWeet us as we will select a winner on Friday, January 27th at noon. One winner will receive 2 VIP tickets for this fun food event in brooklyn for Cochon555 on Sunday, january 29th. but you must be 21+ in order to win!

PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY | Cochon555

TIMBERLAND TAPS VIRGIL GADSON OF SYTYCD FO SPRING CAMPAIGN

This Spring, Virgil Gadson from FOX's So You Think You Can Dance will be in the footwear campaign for Timberland. Virgil is known for his hip-hop style which he performed on the show. He will be promoting Timberland's boots that are comprised of the SensorFlex™ comfort system. (three-layer outsole that delivers constant support, active cushioning and dynamic flex.) This is in the brand's Killington Chukka (men's boot worn by Virgil) as well as Kenniston 6-inch lace-up boots (for women).

The Philadelphia native appeared on the show as both a dancer and choreographer. He is also skilled in dancing ballet, jazz, modern and tap dancing. The ad campaign will debut in the March and April issues of GQ magazine. It will also be placed in the bus, subway and digital outdoor ads in key markets.

PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY | Timberland

PARIS 2017 MENS FALL COLLECTION | DIOR

Earlier today, we saw some of our favorite looks from Dior's Paris Mens Fall Collection for 2017. A number of suiting, athleisure style and great accessories hit the runway today for an easy, well traveled look. You can see all looks from today's runway show.

PHOTO CREDIT Giovanni Giannoni

DSQUARED2 X DWYANE WADE SAKS CAPSULE COLLECTION

This spring, Dwyane Wade of the Chicago Bulls adds to his talents - designer. The NBA Chicago Bulls star has long been a fan of Dsquared2 fan as he wore a custom-designed tuxedo of the brand to his wedding in Miami. Now he will lend his sense of style for a debut collaboration of Dwyane Wade X Dsquared2 collection. This capsule collection will be available with 9 looks exclusively at Saks and on Saks.com. Here is a peek at what you can expect from the line above.

PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY | DSQUARED X Dwyane Wade Saks Capsule Collection

BINGELY BOOKS

MINCEMEAT: THE EDUCATION OF AN ITALIAN CHEF
Leonardo Lucarelli
Other Press

BOOK COVER ART | A Mincemeat: The Education of An Italian Chef/Other Press

Italian chef Leonardo Lucarelli’s daring and honest memoir MINCEMEAT: The Education of an Italian Chef relays the sordid details of working in fifteen different restaurants across Italy—rising from the bottom of the food chain to head chef.
 
This book is filled with hilarious, heartbreaking, and gritty tales of immigrant kitchenhands, relationships with waitresses, drugs, and problems with law enforcement. An honest take on the inner workings of a fast-paced, brave, and heartless industry. It is a story about fighting tooth and nail to achieve your dreams and finding comforts in delicious food along the way. 

A PORTRAIT OF EMILY PRICE
Katherine Reay
Harper Collins

BOOK COVER ART | A Portrait of Emily Price/Harper Collins

A Portrait of Emily Price centers on fix-it girl extraordinaire and would-be artist Emily Price, an art restorer who has never encountered anything she can’t fix – until she meets Ben, an Italian chef who seems just right. When, after a whirlwind romance and marriage, Emily joins her new husband on a trip home to Italy, she learns that his family, is another matter.

Upon landing in Rome, she is enchanted with Italy. But instead of allowing the land, culture and people to transform her, Emily imposes her will upon everyone and everything around her, alienating Ben’s tightly knit family. When she unearths family secrets, Emily wonders if she really fits into Ben’s world. 

WELL FED WEEKNIGHTS
Melissa Joulwan
Greenleaf Book Group Press

BOOK COVER ART | Well Fed Weeknights/Greenleaf Book Group Press

Melissa Joulwan’s third cookbook in the Well Fed series, Well Fed Weeknights: Complete Paleo Meals in 45 Minutes or Less, features a collection of weeknight dishes inspired by takeout classics, food trucks, and cuisines from around the world. All of the recipes in Well Fed Weeknights are completely free of grain, dairy, legumes, and soy. Each dish is thoroughly tested and easy to make with affordable ingredients that can be found at a regular grocery store.
 
Debuting in Well Fed Weeknights are fun and flexible “Food Court Recipes;” in-depth blueprints for how to create customized, themed dinners (Meat and Potatoes, Burger Night, Velvet Stir-Fry, The Ultimate Salad Bar, and more), and tips for navigating the grocery story, the best kitchen tools for fast cooking, how to cook quickly and eat slowly and more.

BINGELY STREAMING

AGATHA CHRISTIE'S WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION
Acorn TV

PHOTO CREDIT | Agatha Christie’s Witness For the Prosecution/Acorn TV

Agatha Christie's Witness for the Prosecution is a new BBC and Acorn TV adaptation of her acclaimed story.

A brutal and bloodthirsty murder has stained the plush carpets of a handsome London townhouse. The victim is the glamorous and rich Emily French (Kim Cattrall). All the evidence points to Leonard Vole (Billy Howle), a young man to whom the heiress left her vast fortune and who ruthlessly took her life. At least, this is the story that Emily’s dedicated housekeeper Janet McIntyre (Monica Dolan) stands by in court. Leonard however, is adamant that his partner, the enigmatic chorus girl Romaine (Andrea Riseborough), can prove his innocence. Tasked with representing Leonard is his solicitor John Mayhew (Toby Jones) and King’s Counsel, Sir Charles Carter KC (David Haig). 

CAPTIVE
Netflix

PHOTO CREDIT | Captive/Netflix

From the highest profile cases to those kept hidden from the public, comes a new docu-series from acclaimed executive producer Doug Liman and producers Simon and Jonathan Chinn. The producers of Captive have gained privileged access to the most challenging negotiations of our time - revealing how hostage-taking, and the efforts to resolve it, have evolved to address an escalating international trend. The episodes look at a wide range of situations from the viewpoint of everyone involved: the victims and their families back home, the experienced negotiators, business leaders, government officials and the kidnappers themselves.

SHUT EYE
Hulu

PHOTO CREDIT | Shut Eye/Hulu

Charlie Haverford (Jeffrey Donovan) is a failed magician who now works as a psychic/conman overseeing a number of fortune telling parlors in Los Angeles. Employed for many years by a Romani kingpin, Charlie’s life is stifled and going nowhere until a blow to the head jars him into a new mindset and makes him question everything he has ever believed. When his wife, Linda (KaDee Strickland) urges him to break out on his own from 

Fonso (Angus Sampson) who runs the psyhcic empire and has controlled the Haverford's future, he's careful - because he knows that one wrong move will land him in a shallow grave.

Shut Eye takes a darkly comedic look at the underground world of Los Angeles storefront psychics and the organized crime syndicate that runs them. The story revolves around a disgruntled player in the organization who finds his cynical world view challenged when he starts to experience visions that may or may not be real.

ALMOND BEAUTY

Almonds are a great treat, but they are also a gift for the skin, whether your product has almonds in their entirety, essence or just the oil. We have a roundup of some of our favorites to include in your beauty routine as we come to the end of the year.

| DOVE ADVANCED CARE Clear Tone Sheer Touch | TRILOGY Age-Proof Active Enzyme Cleansing Cream | L'OCCITANE Almond Supple Skin Oil | NUDE SKINCARE Replenish Daily Moisturizer | PHOTO CREDIT UnSplash

MILAN 2017 MENS FALL COLLECTIONS | ROSSIGNOL

During Fashion Week, we can never pass up a runway show; however, we do love a presentation. It allows you to see the line at your own pace whether it is on models or hung up exhibition style. Rossignol showcased their outerwear which is the perfect mix of form and function. These layered jackets have details from the iconic rooster to fur that ensure that whoever wears it, sticks out this upcoming FW17 see the full line here.

PHOTO CREDITS Andrea Delbo

MILAN 2017 MEN'S FALL COLLECTION | FENDI

Fendi hits the runway at Milan Fashion Week for its Men's Collection presenting fall. The iconic brand took notes from the way that we like to dress in comfort, style, and of course infused with luxury. Check out some of our favorite looks from the show and you can see the full collection here.

Photo Credits Davide Maestri

RESOURCES FOR BETTERING YOURSELF

by Ed Maguire

How do you become smarter, healthier, happier, more successful, wealthier, more fulfilled? What tools, systems, insights or advice are most useful?

The category of self-help and personal improvement books and videos available numbers in the hundreds of thousands – a quick search of Amazon’s self-help category reveals over 546,000 books that fall under the self-help category. There are many resources to help people deal with illnesses, tragedies, additions, stresses, difficult life circumstances. These are typically focused on solving specific challenges (often enhancing or substituting for therapy, counseling or support, not groups.) That's what I am referring to here.

Self-improvement literature has been a personal interest of mine for quite a while. This is a particularly American genre, with origins that extend back to Ralph Waldo Emerson and the Transcendentalists in the mid-19th century. Tony Robbins is perhaps the most successful and best known American self-help guru, but there are loads of others that specialize in helping improve mind, body, being more successful at work, being happier…There’s an element of frontier spirit in the idea that anyone can improve themselves, or start afresh through self-empowerment.

One of the first books of this genre I read was Dale Carnegie’s “How to Win Friends and Influence People” which I first read as a teenager. In this book written in 1936, Dale Carnegie illustrates his lessons by telling his own stories. The crux of the book is that being interested in others, and getting them to reveal their passions and interests is the quickest way to find common growth with people, the first step toward building relationships and trust. This is a book that in my view should be required reading for anyone making their way into the world.  It’s a fundamentally optimistic book, a quick read,  with immediately practical tips that are relevant for a lifetime. Another one of his books is How to Stop Worrying and Start Living. This is a book that I’ve found useful to return to from time to time when I need a mental boost or find myself feeling stressed.

I started digging deeper into the genre in 2007-2008 as I was listening to some Tony Robbins recordings he made reference to a number of his own sources that had helped him develop his own philosophy of self-empowerment.  The granddaddy of them all is Napoleon Hill’s “Think and Grow Rich” which was written in 1925 and has remained an essential classic to this day. Napoleon Hill was a fledgling reporter who got the chance to interview the legendary industrial baron Andrew Carnegie, who made him an offer to follow him around for a year, with no pay or guarantee of any remuneration, in order to learn the lessons of success from him – and over 500 others that he interviewed. Hill’s wisdom has proven powerful and enduring. Using a folksy, homespun style, Hill laid out methods and processes to help people become successful.  You can see him in this 1954 video here.

In my experience, there’s a common thread that emerges from a lot of self-help literature: “what you think becomes real”. It’s a simple concept, explored in literature, religion and spirituality and increasingly in hard science. A recent popular example is Rhonda Byrnes’ “The Secret”. It’s what you think about, and where you focus that manifests in other parts of your life. Thinking about the right things, in the right way, is the “hack” to improve your life.

So my two recommendations for anyone starting down the path of self-improvement would be  (if you haven’t already) to read “Think and Grow Rich” and “How to Win Friends and Influence People”. These are time-tested, clearly written and inspirational.   You’ll be better for it. 

Ed Maguire has worked as an equity analyst covering the technology sector since 1999 for a variety of firms including CLSA Americas, Merrill Lynch and CIBC. Previously he led sales for independent music distributor Twinbrook Music while working as professional musician performing on bass, violin and keyboards, composing, arranging and producing a variety of styles of music. Ed holds a B.A. in Music from Columbia and an M.B.A. from Rutgers in Finance and Management Information Systems. He lives in Millburn, NJ with his wife Lily, their two kids and the dog Spock.

MILAN 2017 MEN'S FALL COLLECTIONS | PLEIN SPORT

When you can't find a luxury alternative to Nike, you create your own line - which Philipp Plein created with his new line, Philipp Sport. His runway show honored an array of sports including Cross Fit, boxing and more in a two floor gym entertaining presentation. You can see more pictures from the show here.

PHOTO CREDITS Giovanni Giannoni

MILAN 2017 MENS FALL COLLECTION | MONCLER GAMME BLEU

The FW17 runway for Moncler, created by Thome Brown was filled with his signature red, white, and blue as well as athleisure wear. Whether it included garments that one would wear to hit the slopes or fun blazers that could also be worn in a transitional way - the feeling of

PHOTO CREDIT Giovanni Giannoni

LIGHTS, CAMERA, SWEENEY

Alison Sweeney has literally grown up on TV from her first commercial at the age of 5 for Kodak, various shows and then in 1987, she came to the soap opera, Days of Our Lives which she spent over 2 decades as Samantha Brady. She is also known for her roles as the host of NBC's Biggest Loser, Hallmark's Murder She Baked and more. This Daytime Emmy and Soap Opera Digest Award winner and nominee continues to share her love of life in Food Network's Kid's Sweet Showdown as a host (she has hosted and co-hosted various Food Network specials).

We took a moment to sit down to talk with this Soap Opera queen to chat about her Food Network special, how she keeps a healthy mindset, what she's up to for the holidays and her personal style.

ATHLEISURE MAG: We've been fans of yours for a long time as we got our first glimpse of you as Sami! How have you crafted your career to take on so many roles and opportunities beyond those of just the Soap Opera world? 

ALISON SWEENEY: Thank you for being fans! Growing up on a soap opera, where we learned so much dialogue each day, taught me how to be in the moment and how to plan. That upbringing has helped me throughout my life as I now tackle various roles. I make a point to continually push myself, but always to keep it manageable with a schedule and to only look at what’s next on the list. By focusing on what I’m doing in the moment, I’m able to give it my undivided attention before moving onto whatever is next. Plus, as my kids are getting older, I’m able to accomplish much more during their hours at school and with after school activities.
 
AM: We're Food Network fans for sure, how did Kid’s Sweets Showdown come about and what can we expect from this show?

AS: As followers of mine on social media know, I love to cook at home and I’m a big fan of Food Network. I’ve hosted several specials for the network so when they asked me to host Kid’s Sweets Showdown for the holidays, I jumped at the opportunity. 

AM: Being healthy is a mindset, but it's also about making a time commitment, how are you able to do this during the holiday season especially with children and so many other responsibilities?

AS: My family and I are incredibly active and we view the holiday season as a time to get out and do so much more because we don’t have limitations with work, school and other responsibilities.

Whether it’s taking a hike or skiing down the mountain, it’s a great time of year for us to have fun while still being healthy

AM: Outside of the holidays how do you stay healthy from favorite meals, workouts, etc that you do?

AS: I love cooking at home and with my kids helping me. I think by making our own meals, we’re more aware of what we’re eating. Our go-to favorites are shrimp and veggie kabobs that my kids and I prep and my husband grills. For workouts, nothing beats a long run with good music and it’s a great way to explore neighborhoods or cities if I’m traveling.
 
AM: How did the partnership with Arm & Hammer Spinbrush come about and why are they a perfect stocking stuffer?

AS: I’m a big fan of Arm & Hammer products and believe in having a strong and confident smile so when Arm & Hammer approached me about working together to raise awareness of their Spinbrush and toothpaste, it was an organic fit as they’re products I already used and a daily routine my family and I are committed to. Plus, who doesn’t love a fresh toothbrush for the new year! It’s a great stocking stuffer and one that my kids look forward to each year.
 
AM: With the holidays, it's literally almost 6 weeks of so many activities - do you have any traditions and how will you be spending it?

AS: My family and I always disappear to the mountains for some time in the snow. We love being first on the chair lifts and last off the mountain before curling up by a fire. 
 
AM: What's your holiday style suggestion from what you would wear to a holiday brunch, holiday activities with your kids, Christmas and New Year’s Eve - do you have any go to staples?

AS: I love to have a sparkly top or shoes to be extra festive over the holidays. I also learned a great tip years ago which is to carry a handbag so one hand is always full, providing less opportunity to
graze the food at holiday parties.
 
AM: When the holidays are over, how will you bring some much needed zen and centering back into your life as you embark upon the new year?

AS: My family and I are creatures of habit so the first day of school is the first day we return to our normal routines and get back in the mode of school and work. The holidays always give us a great time to take a break so when the day comes, we’re ready to tackle life again in the new year and to make every day count.

PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY | Food Network

MILAN 2017 MENS FALL COLLECTION | ALBERTA FERRETTI

Remember when many of us were growing up, we used to have underwear that was for each day of the week. There was something about starting the day off in the right way! Yesterday in Milan, Alberta Ferretti included within its show, soft and cozy sweaters that let you promote your favorite day of the week. This is definitely in our sweet spot of luxe athleisure style. This capsule collection is called "Rainbow Week" which is for men and women. These cashmere-wool blend sweaters are not only the first capsule collection for the line and is available right now on the website which is a part of the growing trend of see now, buy now. You can see more the the Pre-Fall 17 collection here.

PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY Alberta Feretti

SOMETHING YOU SHOULD KNOW | GIFTING ESSENTIALS

When it comes to gifting, it's essential to have the tools to get the job done. When prepping your gifts, it's important to ensure that your bows are steamed with the Reliable DASH 100G (the flat plate really presses it), name tags are uniform via the Brother PT-D210 label maker, and Scotch Thermal Laminator keeps your party plan pages intact throughout the holiday season! 

PHOTOGRAPHY CREDIT | UnSplash

MILAN 2017 MEN'S FALL COLLECTION | PORTS 1961

FW17 collections have begun and will continue throughout the next few weeks. Ports 1961 presents a line that is perfect for athleisure, jetsetting and just running errands to keep it easy. You can see more from the Ports 1961 collection here.

PHOTO CREDIT Giovanni Giannoni

PROJECT RUNWAY JUNIOR X BUTTER LONDON | EPISODE 4

Earlier this week as we were attending a number of market meetings and previews, we happened to walk by Macy's in Herald Square which had Fitbit as the sponsor of a number of windows on the Broadway side of their building. In last night's episode, Fitbit was the focus of the challenge by looking at what a "Girl on the Go" needs. The challenge was to create a look that worked well from day to night. Of course, they would be accessorized with new products from the tracking accessory company.

As always the beauty sponsor for this season of Lifetime's Project Runway is Butter London. Check out what was used for this look!

PHOTOGRAPHY CREDIT | Project Runway Junior

THE ART OF THE SNACK | EAT LIKE FRANK SINATRA

In over 70 years of existence, Patsy’s Italian Restaurant has had only three chefs, the late Patsy himself, his son Joe Scognamillo and Joe’s son Chef Sal Scognamillo, who has been manning the kitchen for the past 30 years.  Frank Sinatra first met “Patsy” Scognamillo in 1942, which sparked a lifelong relationship between Patsy’s and Sinatra. Whenever he was in NY, he would visit the restaurant with his friends.

FRANK'S CLAMS POSILLIPO

Serves: 4 
Ingredients

32 littleneck clams
3 tbsp. olive oil
6 garlic cloves, halved
¼ cup onion, chopped
28 oz. can whole plum tomatoes with juice
Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
1 tbsp. tomato paste
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
1 tbsp. chopped flat leaf parsley, plus more for garnish

Directions

1. Scrub the clams with a stiff brush, rinse thoroughly in cold water and place in a large pot. Add cold water to just cover (or slightly less) and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook until the clams open, about 5 minutes. Using tongs or a slotted spoon remove the clams to a large bowl as they open and discard any that do not open.

2. Strain the cooking liquid though a chinois/strainer lined with a coffee filter. Reserve ¾ cup of the strained cooking liquid.

3. Return the clams to the pot, add cold water and stir to remove any remaining sand. Drain and reserve clams.

4. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium flame and sauté the garlic halves until golden, about 2 minutes. Remove garlic with tongs and discard. Add the onions to the garlic oil and sauté 3 to 4 minutes, until soft but do not brown. Coarsely chop the tomatoes and add them and their juice to the saucepan. Bring the sauce to a boil, reduce heat and simmer covered for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5. Season the sauce to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in the tomato paste and add the basil and 1 tbsp. of parsley. Simmer UNCOVERED 5 minutes.

6. Add the reserved clam broth and clams to the sauce and bring to boil. Cover the saucepan, reduce heat and simmer 8 to 10 minutes or until the clams are heated through. Spoon the clams and sauce into serving bowls, garnish with parsley and serve immediately with hot crusty bread.

FRANK’S VEAL CUTLETS MILANESE

Serves 8
Ingredients

½ small Italian stale baguette (½ lb.)
2 tbsp. freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
Pinch of oregano
¼ cup minced flat-leaf parsley
1 cup plus 3 tbsp. olive oil
¼ tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
8 veal cutlets (about 1 ¼ lb.), pounded to slightly less than ¼"
Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
1 lemon cut into 8 wedges

Directions

1. Break or cut the bread into large chunks and place in a food processor. Process until the bread is reduced to fine crumbs. Transfer the crumbs to a large bowl and stir in the cheese, oregano, and parsley. Gradually add 3 tbsp. of oil, stirring, until thoroughly combined. Season with salt and pepper.

2. Spread the flour on a large plate, place the eggs in a shallow bowl, and spread the seasoned bread crumbs on a second large plate. Coat each veal cutlet in the flour, then the beaten eggs, and then the bread crumbs, patting with the palm of your hand to ensure adhesion. 
 
3. Heat 1 cup of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high flame (to a frying temperature of 350 F) and sauté the veal for 2 minutes.  Turn and sauté for 1 additional minute.  Do not crowd pan. If necessary, fry the cutlets in batches. Remove with a slotted spatula and drain on paper towels.  Season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve with lemon wedges.

FRANK’S LEMON RICOTTA TORTE

Serves 8

Ingredients

1 3-lb. container whole-milk ricotta cheese

1 2/3 cups sugar
3 extra-large eggs
½ tsp. vanilla extract
Zest from 1 lemon
Butter and flour, for greasing pan

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400º F.

2. In a large bowl, mix the ricotta, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and juice from the lemon until well blended.

3. Butter and flour a 9x2" round baking pan. Spoon the mixture into the pan and smooth the top with a spatula. To prevent the spillage of rising batter over the side of the pan, construct a collar around the pan that extends at least two inches above the top with a sheet of aluminum foil folded in half lengthwise and secured with tape.  Bake on the bottom shelf of the oven for 55 minutes.

4. Refrigerate for three to four hours.  Remove from refrigerator and allow to return to room temperature before serving.