New Year’s Eve: Get that Red Underwear Ready! (And A Sparkly Citrus, Beet and Fennel Salad)
Italians, like many cultures, have some fun and interesting traditions to ring in the New Year. One has been tradition in our family for as …
Healthy, Healing, Homemade Roasted Beef Stock
Is there anything more comforting than a pot of stock simmering on the stove? With all the cooking going on around here over the holidays, …
From our table to yours: Wishing you and your loved ones a very merry Christmas….
Wishing you much love and magic on this wonderful Christmas and throughout the year…. Buon Natale from our table to yours!! xoxo Michele and Joe …
Easy Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta with Salted Caramel
Panna Cotta is an Italian classic. This very simple versatile dessert is my go-to dessert when I need to both keep it simple but add …
Debra’s My Italian Garden: Planked Mustard Pepper Salmon
Our friend Debra joins us once again – this time to talk about her family’s delicious Christmas Eve recipe. Debra writes inspiring and magical posts …
Michele’s Feast of the Seven(+) Fishes – Food Blogger Style
The menu is ready and all the fish has been ordered over here on the East Coast! My Food Blogger’s Feast is ready to roll….a …
A Food Blogger’s Feast of the Seven(+) Fishes!!
On December 24th, Italian-Americans gather for the Feast of the Seven Fishes. This special feast is unknown to many native Italians although serving a boatload …
Looking for an unusual Christmas gift? Help a medieval village in Tuscany!
As many of you know, I have fallen in love with the little village of Montalcino in Tuscany. The locals unfortunately can not get rid …
The Glorious Festive Pomegranate: Recipes to Put You in the Holiday Spirit!
The glorious pomegranate has only recently gained in popularity on our winter tables. Many are, at a minimum unsure how to peel the cute little …
Grazie Mille @DelverdePastaUS @LCI_Magazine! New Friends, New Experiences!
Grazie mille, Delverde Pasta and La Cucina Italiana for a truly fun evening!! We were extremely honored to be invited to cook our Delverde ‘Dish …
Getting Ready for Our La Cucina Holiday Event Tomorrow!! @LCI_Magazine @DelverdePastaUS
We just arrived in Manhatten and getting very excited for our La Cucina Italian Holiday Party and the Delverde Pasta cooking event tomorrow at …
Chickpea Love: Simple Minestra di Ceci (Chickpea Soup)
Sometimes it’s the simple things in life….. I needed something quick for lunch yesterday while working from home. With plans to make a chickpea and …