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. …
Balsamic Peppered Strawberries with Vanilla Scented Ricotta
I am still on a ricotta kick over here. So when I spied beautiful little early season strawberries at the local farm market, dessert was …
Pasta with Ricotta and Roasted Tomatoes
Ahhhh, spring…can any season be more vibrant?? My roses have exploded with a burst of incredible color; my little tomato plants are nestled comfortably in …
Pesce al Sale (Fish in a Salt Crust)
Sometimes the simplest preparations are the tastiest! And this one is for sure….take the freshest fish you can buy, stuff lightly and bake in a salt …
The Magic of Spring: Wisteria and Artichokes
Wisteria blooms and artichoke leaves….the long awaited spring has sprung here in Pennsylvania! What a magical time as the trees awaken, the flowers peek from their …