Cozze al Vino Bianco (Mussels in White Wine)
I have been craving mussels ever since I watched the Barefoot Contessa whipping up a batch for her beloved Jeffrey last week. And with a …
Pasta con Cavolfliore e Pangrattato (Pasta with Cauliflower and Breadcrumbs)
Snowy, snowy day here in Pennsylvania! Blizzard conditions with over a foot of snow outside! Hmmm, what to make for lunch to hold me over …
World Nutella Day 2010: Nutella-filled Grand Marnier Ricotta Fritters
World Nutella Day 2010 is finally here!!! This is my second year participating in World Nutella Day. You must, must go visit the following sites …
Balsamic-Marinated Radicchio
I have a love affair with radicchio. Its spectacular wine-red color always draws me closer whenever I spot it in the market and its unusual bittersweet …
Porcini Mushroom Soup with Pancetta Crumbles
After spying some dried porcini in the pantry, I was in the mood for some warm, earthy mushroom soup for dinner this eve. This soup is simple …
Mediterranean Shrimp, Clam and Crab Stew
Magical evenings call for magical meals. With the winter chill settling in for a stay, I was looking for a warm, soul-satisfying meal to make …
Our Feast of the Seven Fishes 2009
˜ Wishing everyone a very, very merry Christmas from very sunny California! My brother, Joe, and I have been cooking up a storm for the …
Linguini alle Vongole (Pasta with Littleneck Clams)
Let it snow, let is snow, let it snow! We had a foot of snow here last evening which gives me an opportunity to slow …
Sformato di Cavolfiore: Cauliflower Sformato
I first saw a recipe for a ‘sformata’ over the summer in an Italian cooking magazine and have been dying to try one. ‘Sformata’ basically …
Roast Pumpkin with Cheese Fondue
I first tried this spectacular recipe for Thanksgiving in 2008 when it first appeared in Gourmet magazine…the sight of an entire pumpkin being brought to the …
An Italian Thanksgiving 2009
Thanksgiving 2009 is here and the family arrives on Thursday! I love this time of year – the excitement of seeing friends and family, the …
Porcini, White Bean and Sausage Stew
Aaaahhh, my dear Isabella and Luigi….grazie mille for so many fond memories of Montalcino. Having just spent a few weeks on the international business trail, my …