Sbriciolata con Ricotta e Ciliegie
What a difference a month makes! When we were in Montalcino a little over a month ago, we were still bundled up in down and …
Braised Artichokes with Pecorino and Pine Nuts
The artichoke recipe I make every spring, perfected over years of cooking in Montalcino. Braised in white wine and lemon, crisped in olive oil, finished with pine nuts and Pecorino Toscano. Easy, elegant, and unmistakably the season.
Pesce alla Puttanesca
Oddio, this winter has really dug in here in Pennsylvania. At first, it was sort of fun. A foot of snow. That hush of life …
Malfada’s Peposo: A Tuscan stew made for cold winter nights
Almost every December, I sneak away to Montalcino, even though I know I should be home planning our Seven Fishes feast (a big tradition for …
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 …