Simple and Satisfying: Grilled Pizza
I love when stars align. A rainy day, a new grill pan, a new whole wheat pizza dough recipe AND a day working from home….no …
Simple Pleasures: Tuna-Stuffed Tomatoes
When in Sicily, I love buying jars of those little hot peppers stuffed with tuna and happily munch on them throughout my visit (especially while …
Grilled Stuffed Chicken Breasts wrapped in Pancetta with Grilled Radicchio
Aaah, summer. How I love the long, long days – days spent outside in the garden, nights spent on the patio with friends. These wonderful …
Funghi Marinati: Marinated Mushrooms
Mushrooms. I love every variety from simple white button to the exotic oyster mushrooms and everything in between. Marinated, sauteed, stuffed, roasted….all mouth-watering ways to …
Peperoni Ripieni: Yummy Oven Roasted Layered Peppers
When not traveling, I am a true armchair traveler and frequently find myself in my favorite little chair in the conservatory deeply immersed in books, reading …
Spring’s First Pick (Le Primizie): Sardinian Stuffed Eggplant
It has been a busy week outside now that spring has arrived! In the summer, I have a little farmstand (or should I say farm …
Fusilli with Eggplant, Tomatoes, Capers, Pine Nuts and Raisins
Spring has finally arrived here in Pennsylvania and therefore, spent the entire weekend outside. Glorious!! Garden is almost ready! Little basil plants are growing stronger! …
Postcard from Tuscany: Rainbows after the Storm
I started out this evening to write a post to accompany this photo that I snapped during my recent trip to Tuscany. I soon realized that words could …
Spring’s Bounty: Lemon-garlic roasted artichokes
Spring. This is simply my favorite season – to see the world around us bursting with life and the market fill with fresh local artichokes, fava …
Postcard from Sicilia: Easter in the shadow of Mount Etna
Pasqua. La Pasquetta. Easter. Little Easter. I was thrilled to be able to spend Easter holiday in Sicilia a few years back. I was dating Daniele, …
Pastiera: Neapolitan Easter Pie
There are many versions of the traditional Italian Easter dessert, Pasteria, featuring my favorite ingredient, creamy ricotta. This Neapolitan version uses arborio rice instead of …
Torta di Patate e Spinaci: Potato and Spinach Pie
Potatoes – yum. Potatoes and spinach – yuum. Potatoes, spinach and cheese – yuuuuuuum! I served this dish for the Festa last week and it …