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 …
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. …
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 …
Herb Marinated Salmon with Blood Orange and Avocado Salsa
Friday night is a very beautiful thing. Nothing but weekend ahead. Bellisimo. Tonite I had to make a ‘dessert of my choice’ for an Easter …
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, …
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 …
Roast Chicken With Fennel
There are big beautiful bulbs of fennel in the grocery store right now and it prompted me to go hunting for a winter time recipe. …
Lemon and Prosciutto Stuffed Pork Loin
Stuffed pork loin is a magical way to dress up the otherwise inexpensive but boring pork loin. Pork loins have become as dry as turkey …
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 …
Wild Mushroom and Garlic Chicken
This dish is another quick and simple one to prepare….great for a quick weeknight dinner after a long day of work. This easy fall-inspired dish can …
Vongole al Vino Bianco and Tyler Florence!
OMG! While sitting in the lounge of a hotel yesterday in San Francisco who walked in but Tyler Florence!!!! And I shook his hand! I …