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  • Mickey Cohen: Cole's French Dip Sandwich on Random Most Notorious Gangsters' Favorite Recipes in History

    (#5) Mickey Cohen: Cole's French Dip Sandwich

    Mickey Cohen was among the most powerful bosses in Los Angeles in the '40s. He made alliances with Al Capone and Bugsy Siegel before inheriting the LA underworld for himself. Cohen was said to hold court daily at Cole's, and had little patience for anyone who triggered his short temper, occasionally taking them into an adjoining storage room.

    Like everyone at Cole's, Cohen scarfed down their famous French dip sandwiches. While the recipe isn't public, they do hint that their au jus is "basically a bone broth" and cooks two or three days before being served.

    What's Cooking America provides a recipe that is probably similar to Cole's secret one, allowing curious chefs to get close to the real thing. 

    Cole's French Dip Sandwiches:

    French Dip Sandwich:

    1 (4-lb.) beef rib eye, sirloin, or tenderloin roast

    1/2 cup black pepper, coarsely ground

    8 French rolls

    Dipping Sauce Ingredients:

    Beef juices from cooking pan

    1 (10.5 oz.) can beef stock or beef broth

    1/2 cup water

    Salt and pepper to taste

    The step-by-step recipe is available at the What's Cooking America website.

  • John Gotti: Rao’s Quaresimali Biscotti  on Random Most Notorious Gangsters' Favorite Recipes in History

    (#8) John Gotti: Rao’s Quaresimali Biscotti

    Rao's restaurant in East Harlem became an underworld legend when it was immortalized in Goodfellas and remains incredibly exclusive. It served as a dining place for "Dutch" Schultz and John Gotti, and was also the site of a Lucchese family slaying in 2003.

    The owners, members of the Pellegrino family, prefer to keep the focus off illicit activity and on the food, such as their delicious biscotti.

    Rao's Quaresimali Biscotti:

    1 lb. whole almonds

    4 cups all-purpose flour

    2 1/2 cups sugar

    6 large eggs

    1 tsp. vanilla extract

    1 tsp. cinnamon

    2 tsp. baking powder

    The full recipe, as well as many others, can be found in the Rao cookbook.

  • Anthony Graziano: Penne Alla Vodka on Random Most Notorious Gangsters' Favorite Recipes in History

    (#2) Anthony Graziano: Penne Alla Vodka

    Anthony Graziano was the center of an infamous Staten Island underworld family who served the Bonanno family for decades. Working his way up to consigliere, Graziano was famous for his tight-lipped nature and loyalty in the face of multiple convictions.

    His daughters, on the other hand, have made their career talking openly on their show Mob Wives. They have even published a family cookbook and shared their recipe for penne alla vodka on The Today Show.

    The Grazianos' Penne Alla Vodka:

    1 lb. penne

    3 tbsp. olive oil

    1 large onion, chopped

    Salt and pepper

    1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes

    2 (28 oz.) cans San Marzano crushed tomatoes

    1/4 cup of vodka

    1/2 cup heavy cream

    1 tbsp. butter

    1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

    All the cooking information is on the Today website.

  • Mickey Cohen: Formosa Café's Sticky Ribs on Random Most Notorious Gangsters' Favorite Recipes in History

    (#3) Mickey Cohen: Formosa Café's Sticky Ribs

    The swanky Formosa Café in Los Angeles has unclear origins, but its train car interior and Hollywood celebrity clientele have long made it a favorite. Mickey Cohen and his hired muscle Johnny Stompanato also enjoyed meals at Formosa frequently in the late 1940s and early '50s.

    By then, Formosa was serving Cantonese comfort food cooked up by chef Lem Quon. Quon's stepson Vince Jung eventually took over the restaurant and provided the recipe for Formosa's classic sticky ribs.

    Formosa's Sticky Ribs:

    2 tbsp. kosher salt

    2 tbsp. cracked black pepper

    1 tbsp. cinnamon

    1 rack baby back ribs

    2 tsp. peanut or vegetable oil

    2 tbsp. garlic, chopped

    1/2 cup orange juice

    1/4 cup sweet soy sauce (kecap manis)

    3 tbsp. sweet chili sauce

    1 tsp. black sesame seeds, for garnish

    1 scallion, chopped, for garnish

    Find out how to cook the ribs at the Cooking Channel's website.

  • Joseph Iannuzzi: Shrimp Scampi  on Random Most Notorious Gangsters' Favorite Recipes in History

    (#4) Joseph Iannuzzi: Shrimp Scampi

    Joseph Iannuzzi worked for the Gambino family before they turned on him in 1981. Iannuzzi spent decades informing on the Gambinos for the FBI, becoming something of a media personality with his nickname "Joe Dogs." He also went by "Joe Diner" - a reminder that Iannuzzi was quite the chef and made more than a few meals for his peers.

    Iannuzzi's Mafia Cookbook includes both amusing stories and delectable recipes, including this one for shrimp scampi.

    Joseph Iannuzzi's Shrimp Scampi:

    2 lbs. jumbo shrimp

    2 sticks butter

    1 shallot, chopped fine

    3 cloves garlic, crushed and chopped fine

    2 cups sour cream

    2 tbsp. chopped dried chives

    1 tsp. garlic powder

    1/4 tsp. white pepper

    1 tsp. Accent seasoning (optional)

    Put all the ingredients together following the recipe in Iannuzzi's book and serve over rice.

  • Meyer Lansky: Ratner's Cheese Blintzes on Random Most Notorious Gangsters' Favorite Recipes in History

    (#7) Meyer Lansky: Ratner's Cheese Blintzes

    Meyer Lansky, known as the "Mob's Accountant" for his notorious deal-making, was also a Jewish refugee. He had a soft spot for Jewish comfort food, including blintzes, which he dined on frequently at Ratner's Restaurant.

    Lansky often invited other infamous bosses, including Bugsy Siegel and "Lucky" Luciano, and was even said to have a personal lounge in the back of the restaurant for a time. Thanks to a Ratner's cookbook released in 1975, Lansky's beloved cheese blintz recipe lives on.

    Ratner's Cheese Blintzes:

    2 cups all-purpose flour

    1/2 tsp. salt

    4 large eggs, room temperature

    2 cups water

    1 cup clarified butter

    1 lb. farmer's cheese

    2 large egg yolks

    1/4 cup sugar

    1 tsp. vanilla

    Sour cream, applesauce, or your favorite blintz toppings (optional).

    You can find out how to cook the dish at Tori Avey's website.

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In American gangster movies, the gangsters usually dress appropriately and eat Italian foods, while the Japanese gangsters seem to have a soft spot for Japanese ramen. These plots are not unexpected ideas. For a long time, the American mafias actually originated from the Italian gangs, they have controlled various socio-economic lifelines and were nostalgic when eating hometown cuisine, Italian cuisine has been representative of the top dishes for a long time in the world.

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