Deb’s Risotto-style Farro with Greens
I was lucky enough to spend most of last week high in the hills above San Francisco at a leadership development course that was held …
Pollo alla Cacciatore con Funghi (Chicken Cacciatore with Mushrooms)
This Italian dish has become a classic American favorite and there are many versions of this dish depending on the region in Italy where it …
Pasta with Anchovies and Breadcrumbs (Pasta c’anciova e muddica)
This easy Sicilian pasta has become a weekday favorite in the house – incredibly easy and simple to make. Don’t let the anchovies scare you …
Pasta with Shrimp and Arugula-Hazelnut Pesto
Comfort food….Italian style. I simply love the bite of arugula and coupled with the sweet brininess of the shrimp is heavenly. Pesto should be its …
Marinated Flank Steak over Arugula and Parmesan Salad
Fall has arrived here in the east. Although I always hate to see the summer end, I have to admit that I am ready for …
Pesche al cioccolato – Oven Baked Peaches Stuffed with Amaretti Cookies and Chocolate
Oh my – dessert should not be this easy nor yummy! I first spotted references to this dreamy end-of-summer delight when researching recipes for Ferragosto …
In Celebration of Ferragosto: Wine Poached Chicken Tonnato
The Italians sure do know how to vacation. Ferragosto, the 15th of August, is one of Italy’s most cherished holidays. The Italian cities are ghost …
‘Our Italian Table’ cooks for The Stem Institute of LA: Pasta with Oven Roasted Vegetables
My brother, Joey, has been keeping the ‘Our Italian Table’ spirit alive on the west coast by cooking for throngs of friends, his church and even …
Easy Summer Tomato and Mozzarella Tart
All those tomatoes – what a wonderful time of year!! I have been roasting basket after basket and storing away in the freezer for those …
Summer’s First Harvest: Zucchine Ripiene (Stuffed Zucchini)
There is much excitement over here in eastern Pennsylvania! My first harvest of the season is staring up at me from my little garden basket. …
Michele Goes to Istanbul: Summery Shepherd’s Salad with Pomegranate Syrup
It has been a few weeks since I have posted but I have a good excuse! I was volunteering in Uganda with a short stopover …
Test Driving My Bicicletta
The Bicicletta Ingredients: Ice 2 parts white wine, such as Pinot Grigio 1 part Campari Club soda, to taste Lemon or orange slice Directions: 1. …