Tuscan Crostini with Salsa Verde
I just returned from a very special week in my beloved Montalcino, Tuscany. I was blessed with being able to rent a little casa surrounded …
Bruschetta with Caponata
So many people I know don’t like eggplant. I didn’t like it as a kid either. But besides childhood pickiness, most people don’t like eggplant …
Pomodori Ripieni con Mozzarella: Stuffed Tomatoes with Mozzarella
After a grueling week of business travel through four countries in Europe, I was at least able to find the latest Italian issue of La Cucina …
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 …
Easter Tart: Torta di Pasqua
Easter is the celebration of the rising of Christ from the dead. When celebrating Easter with meals, signs of Spring are used to remind us …
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 …
Simple Pleasures: Prosciutto-wrapped Asparagus with Balsamic Reduction
Simple pleasures. I am always searching for easy antipasto for my dinner parties and this easy prosciutto-wrapped asparagus does the trick. Easy to prepare ahead of …
Carciofi Gratinati: Baked Artichokes
Artichokes, lemons, capers and mint are ingredients found all over Sicily. Sicilian artichokes, often called spinelli (spiny), are small with spiny points. Capers are found …
Prosciutto-Wrapped Scallops on a Bed of Roasted Asparagus
Another treat from our Seven Fishes menu – prosciutto-wrapped scallops on a bed of roasted asparagus. Simple and delicious. These scallops are larger than one …
Tuna Carpaccio with Arugula Salad and Caper Vinaigrette
Tuna Carpaccio – our first course on our ‘Feast of the Seven Fishes’ menu for Christmas Eve 2008. I have always shied away from serving …
A cold weather treat: Oven-roasted Tomato Bruschetta
Slow-roasted flavor. Echoes of summer’s bounty of tomatoes. This recipe is a super way to quell that craving for rich tomato flavor when the weather …