Sunday Comfort Food – Baked Eggplant with Ricotta and Marinara Sauce
After just returning from a week in Beijing for work, I was really craving some familiar Italian flavors. And with a wonderfully quiet Sunday ahead, …
Nocche’ – Calabrian Bowties for Carnevale
Altomontes Italian Market is our local market for all foods Italian (www.altomontes.com) and has been THE place to go for Italian delights for over 35 years. This wonderful …
Uccellini Scappati (Pork Rolls with Prosciutto and Sage)
This classic Italian dish is similar to the famous saltimboca in that it balances mild pork or veal with salty prosciutto and sage adding wonderful …
Shrimp, Spinach and Sun-dried Tomato Risotto
Ahhh, Saturday night dinner after a long business trip. I so prefer to stay in and spend time preparing a delicious dinner over a great bottle …
World Nutella Day 2011!! Espresso-coated Nutella Cake Balls with Sea Salt
World Nutella Day 2011 is finally here!! I have been plotting this recipe for a few weeks…..nutella, dark chocolate, espresso AND sea salt in one …
Portuguese-inspired Pork and Clam Stew
A magical but short trip to Portugal this past month inspired me to mix up this pork and clam medley for dinner last eve. After …
Roasted Tomato Soup with Pancetta
Nothing soothes the soul more than a steaming bowl of zuppa! After a long week of travel coupled with the coldest of winter days, it …
Pasta with Cauliflower, Pancetta and Anchovies
Another cold and snowy week here in Pennsylvania! But alas, I know spring is around the corner because my gardening catalogs have begun to arrive …
Victor’s Spaghetti alla Carbonara
Victor (left) and Jay, Italy 2010 A special treat for me is our trips to New York City to visit with our dear friend, Victor. Victor is in …
Perfecting Pizzelles
Ahhh, warm holiday memories that bring a smile to my face….my brother and I standing over the pizzelle maker for hours on end while Mom made pizzelles for …
Sunday Fireside Dinner: Sweet Sausage and Broccoli Rabe with Potatoes
Baby, its cold outside!! Wow – winter is here!!! Time for a cozy Sunday night next to a blazing fire. And this calls for some …
Sundried Tomato Topped Roasted Salmon with Lentils
Oh my – how I have missed you guys! I haven’t posted in a month!!! Work has left me circling the globe and little time for my food loving …