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Feeling Like Tuscan Royalty: Pasta with Prosciutto, Tomato, and Basil

Feeling Like Tuscan Royalty: Pasta with Prosciutto, Tomato, and Basil

Posted by on Jun 11, 2012 in Food, Pasta, Risotto, Breads, Recipes, Regions of Italy, Tuscany, Wanderings | 3 comments

La dolce, dolce vita.  Monday morning and time to get to work in my very cool little apartmento here in Montalcino.  After a quick...

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Saltimbocca all Romana (Veal Saltimbocca)

Saltimbocca all Romana (Veal Saltimbocca)

Posted by on Apr 4, 2012 in Food, Lazio, Main Courses, Regions of Italy | 0 comments

Saltimbocca means “jumps in the mouth” in Italian. This word has all to do with the great flavors of this dish. What could be...

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Uccellini Scappati (Pork Rolls with Prosciutto and Sage)

Uccellini Scappati (Pork Rolls with Prosciutto and Sage)

Posted by on Feb 21, 2011 in Food, Main Courses, Recipes | 0 comments

This classic Italian dish is similar to the famous saltimboca in that it balances mild pork or veal with salty prosciutto and sage adding...

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Lemon and Prosciutto Stuffed Pork Loin

Lemon and Prosciutto Stuffed Pork Loin

Posted by on Dec 29, 2010 in Food, Holidays, Main Courses, Recipes | 1 comment

Stuffed pork loin is a magical way to dress up the otherwise inexpensive but boring pork loin. Pork loins have become as dry as turkey and...

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Hazelnut-crusted Fontina and Prosciutto Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Hazelnut-crusted Fontina and Prosciutto Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Posted by on Mar 20, 2010 in Food, Main Courses, Piedmont, Recipes, Regions of Italy | 0 comments

My unexpected drive through Piedmont last weekend left me with an appreciation for the wonderful food of this region. The rolling hills of...

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Prosciutto-wrapped scallops with lentils: Capesante avvolto in prosciutto con lenticchie

Prosciutto-wrapped scallops with lentils: Capesante avvolto in prosciutto con lenticchie

Posted by on Dec 30, 2009 in Antipasti, Christmas Eve, Food, Holidays, Recipes | 3 comments

Lentils for an Italian at the holidays are all good luck. Lentils look like tiny coins and eating them at the holidays is sure fire way to...

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Simple Pleasures: Prosciutto-wrapped Asparagus with Balsamic Reduction

Simple Pleasures: Prosciutto-wrapped Asparagus with Balsamic Reduction

Posted by on Apr 8, 2009 in Antipasti, Food, Recipes | 0 comments

Simple pleasures.  I am always searching for easy antipasto for my dinner parties and this easy prosciutto-wrapped asparagus does the...

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Prosciutto-Wrapped Scallops on a Bed of Roasted Asparagus

Prosciutto-Wrapped Scallops on a Bed of Roasted Asparagus

Posted by on Jan 4, 2009 in Antipasti, Food, Recipes | 3 comments

  Another treat from our Seven Fishes menu – prosciutto-wrapped scallops on a bed of roasted asparagus. Simple and delicious. These...

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