Sicilian Busiate with Basil-Pistachio Pesto and Fried Zucchini
I recently returned from hosting my very first culinary tour in Sicily, a journey that felt deeply personal, as Sicily, the land of my maternal …
Heavenly Glazed Chocolate Taralli
A sweet twist on a Neapolitan classic, these glazed chocolate taralli are crisp on the outside, tender within, and finished with a glossy glaze. Toasted almonds add crunch, while hints of vanilla, citrus, or anise make them unmistakably Italian. Inspired by a bakery find in Naples, they’re simple to shape, fun to bake, and even better shared with coffee or wine.
White Chocolate & Lemon Torta Caprese
Three islands sit out in the Bay of Naples – Capri, Ischia, and tiny Procida….and I am completely in love with this little gem of …
Welcome Spring! 🌱 Pasta with Asparagus, Peas and Pancetta
Oh, Spring, how I’ve missed you. This winter has felt especially stubborn, dragging its heels through March, kicking and screaming, but finally, it has relented. …
Flourless Chocolate-Hazelnut Cake with Whipped Cream
The deep chill of winter has settled in here in Pennsylvania, wrapping January in a relentless, bone-deep cold that made the month feel like an …
Sausage and Lentil Soup (Zuppa di Lenticchie e Salsiccia)
It’s 5:30 AM here in eastern Pennsylvania. The outside blackness is calming. Warm steamy coffee in hand, I can make out the glittering of frost …
An Ode to Stretch’s Chicken Savoy
“Do you guys want to meet for dinner at The Hawke on Saturday?” asked my friend. ‘Sounds great” I responded as I casually googled the …
Chocolate Sweet Buns: Pangoccioli
For the past few months, the aroma of freshly baked bread has been wafting from my kitchen window. Anyone peeking through my window would find …
For the Love of Lemons: Sbriciolata al Limone 🍋
This week a fellow Italian food writer, Lolly who writes Weeknight Pasta from Italy, mentioned that Italians have a word for the combined high heat …
Italian potato, green bean, and tuna salad for the summer win!
I have been studying with an online Italian tutor for over 2 years – a (mostly) weekly lesson where I am painstakingly learning all the …
Pasta with Pistachio Pesto and Shrimp
I first tasted pistachio pesto (pesto al pistacchio) at a restaurant on the slopes of Mount Etna. I don’t remember the exact year but for …
Sicilian Celery, Fennel and Olive Salad
During my recent Sicily trip, I spent a few mornings around the docks in Castellammare del Golfo, a fishing village that I was using as …