Childhood Memories: Steak Pizzaiola
Ahhh, comfort food. I had little time to make dinner this evening and had some steak thawing in the fridge. Not sure how I wanted …
Sicilian Seafood Couscous
Il mio amore was coming for dinner last eve and I was in the mood for something I rarely make – couscous. This typically Arab …
Asparagus, Pancetta and Sun-dried Tomato Frittata
Hmmmm, what to make for dinner?!?!? After shuffling around the fridge, I came up with some asparagus, pancetta, onion and sun-dried tomatoes. Feeling like a …
Incredible Shrimp alla Buzara
This simply delicious and easy shrimp dish is very common along the Adriatic but originally hails from Croatia. This amazingly yummy combination of succulent shrimp …
Chicken with Anchovies
Do not let the anchovies in this dish scare you away!! This is an incredibly flavorful way to prepare chicken thighs – a recipe handed …
Chelidra rossa trifolate con le cozze – Red snapper with mussels, garlic and parsley
Skillet cooked whole fish in a mussel and broth bath. Serve one fish per person. Substitute with your favorite mild fish that is freshly available. …
Hazelnut-crusted Fontina and Prosciutto Stuffed Chicken Breasts
My unexpected drive through Piedmont last weekend left me with an appreciation for the wonderful food of this region. The rolling hills of what is …
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 …
Chicken with Prunes: Pollo alle Prugne
Prunes and the sweetness from the liquor used in this recipe are typical of northeastern Italy and the Fruilian region. Serve with a simple side …
Chicken Stemperata: Stemperata di Pollo
The basic combination of olives, carrots, other vegetables, mint and hot pepper is a dressing for tuna and rabbit in traditional Sicilian cooking. This recipe …
Sweet Sausage, Broccoli Rabe and Potatoes
Ahhh, Italian comfort food….and this is one of those dishes for me. After returning from an amazing week in Montalcino, I found myself in need …
Braised Pork in the Black: Brasato di Maiale Nero
This recipe is incredibly simple and has an incredible depth of flavor. It uses the most inexpensive cut of meat: pork loin. You can size …