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Southern Italian seafood salad (Insalata di mare)

Southern Italian seafood salad (Insalata di mare)

Posted by on Aug 15, 2012 in Antipasti, Food, Islands of Italy, Main Courses, Puglia, Recipes, Regions of Italy, Salads, Sicily | 1 comment

Seafood salad is served all over Italy: anywhere near the sea and with ready access to seafood, which is most of the country. This is also...

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Roasted Cauliflower with Pancetta and Capers

Roasted Cauliflower with Pancetta and Capers

Posted by on May 4, 2012 in Food, Recipes, Vegetables, Side Dishes | 4 comments

I arrived home from a business trip this week to find a copy of the latest addition to my cookbook collection, Cooking with Italian...

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In Celebration of Ferragosto: Wine Poached Chicken Tonnato

In Celebration of Ferragosto: Wine Poached Chicken Tonnato

Posted by on Aug 17, 2011 in Food, Holidays, Main Courses, Recipes | 2 comments

The Italians sure do know how to vacation. Ferragosto, the 15th of August, is one of Italy’s most cherished holidays.  The Italian cities...

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Roasted Peppers with Tuna Mousse and Balsamic Reduction

Roasted Peppers with Tuna Mousse and Balsamic Reduction

Posted by on Mar 29, 2010 in Antipasti, Food, Piedmont, Recipes | 0 comments

I have been dreaming about this dish since I tasted it in Piedmonte a few weeks back!! Sweet roasted peppers, creamy tuna, tangy...

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Roman Summer Tomato Salad

Roman Summer Tomato Salad

Posted by on Jul 27, 2009 in Food, Recipes, Salads | 0 comments

It’s that time of the summer when Farmers’ Markets, backyard gardens and even ordinary grocery stores are bursting with...

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Fusilli with Eggplant, Tomatoes, Capers, Pine Nuts and Raisins

Fusilli with Eggplant, Tomatoes, Capers, Pine Nuts and Raisins

Posted by on Apr 26, 2009 in Food, Pasta, Risotto, Breads, Recipes, Sicily | 0 comments

Spring has finally arrived here in Pennsylvania and therefore, spent the entire weekend outside.  Glorious!!  Garden is almost ready!...

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Sicilian Tilapia with Roasted Lemon Asparagus

Sicilian Tilapia with Roasted Lemon Asparagus

Posted by on Feb 22, 2009 in Food, Islands of Italy, Main Courses, Pantelleria, Recipes, Regions of Italy, Sicily | 1 comment

Relaxing rainy day here today in Pennsylvania.  I spent the morning excitedly planning out the garden! With spring just around the corner...

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Carciofi Gratinati: Baked Artichokes

Carciofi Gratinati: Baked Artichokes

Posted by on Feb 12, 2009 in Antipasti, Food, Islands of Italy, Recipes, Regions of Italy, Sicily, Vegetables, Side Dishes | 0 comments

Artichokes, lemons, capers and mint are ingredients found all over Sicily. Sicilian artichokes, often called spinelli (spiny), are small...

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L’Angolo di Angelo (Angelo’s Corner): Insalata Pantesca

L’Angolo di Angelo (Angelo’s Corner): Insalata Pantesca

Posted by on Nov 16, 2008 in Food, Islands of Italy, Pantelleria, Recipes, Regions of Italy, Salads | 0 comments

In late August, I visited the tiny island of Pantelleria, off the southern coast of Sicily. The island finds itself closer to the shores...

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