Calamari in umido (Squid braised in tomatoes and red chili)
My earliest memory of squid was of the ONE time my mother decided to make it. She bought uncleaned squid and as she went about …
Seafood Ink Risotto (Risotto al nero di frutti di mare)
This is one of the most luscious dishes that can be found in the Veneto Region of Italy. It comes, more specifically, from Venice itself. …
Spiedini d’agnello (Lamb, pancetta, and pepper skewers)
Here’s to the end of summer! My we remember it fondly. And what better way to celebrate the end of summer than with the BBQ. …
Grilled spicy chicken drumsticks
So what would happen if Italy collided with Buffalo Chicken Wings? Well, you would get this recipe. Using drumsticks instead of wings avoids that nasty …
Spaghetti Sciuè Sciuè (Spaghetti Hurry Hurry)
In California, summer is trying to get a foothold and the tomatoes are in the ground and looking towards a July harvest. And thinking about …
All Saints’ Newcomer Welcome Event – May 22, 2011
All Saints’ Newcomer Welcome May 22, 2011 A few pictures and recipes Thanks to everyone who attended and helped with the All Saints’ Newcomer Welcome …
Torta di mandorle con glassa arancione (Almond Cake with Orange Glaze)
This is one of those recipes that as you are making it, you’re saying to yourself, “this makes no sense”. But some how it turns …
Roast Chicken With Fennel
There are big beautiful bulbs of fennel in the grocery store right now and it prompted me to go hunting for a winter time recipe. …
Lemon and Prosciutto Stuffed Pork Loin
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 …
Linguine piccanti con polpo e olive: Spicy linguine with octopus and olives
Octopus is so easy to find, it’s too bad people don’t cook with it more. You can buy it fresh at fish stores or frozen …
Memorial Day Weekend 2010 at Mark and Joe’s
Well only I would be crazy enough to organize a Memorial Day weekend BBQ for 20 people 2 days after I had foot surgery and …
Agriturismo “Borgo Floreani” – Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italia
Friuli Venezia-Giulia (FVG) is an area of Italy many Americans don’t know about. Northeast of Venice, it’s a region of Italy rich in history and …