Praline Pecan Meringue Ice Cream Sandwiches

This is a greatly treasured recipe. It was given to me many years ago by chef Vinnie Scotto, who was one of the most gifted and generous people I have ever known. I first met him when he was chef at Fresco by Scotto in New York City. I followed him to Scopa, and then to Gonzo, which was his first restaurant. Gonzo was a family affair, with Vinnie’s sister Donna serving as maître d’ and his father as accountant. Trag