Lemony Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl
I somehow missed the whole quinoa bowl craze…not sure what rock I may have been sleeping under but a photo of a rather tasty one …
Chicken Marinated in Red Wine (and a ladybug story)
Don’t let the purple color of this chicken dish scare you away! The taste of the chicken after having marinated in red wine is divine. …
Burst Cherry Tomatoes and Roasted Garlic Crostata
Even though the weather here in LA is still plenty hot, this year’s home gardening tomato season is drawing to a close. Each year I …
Polpettine al Limone (Lemon Scented Meatballs)
The island of Capri, located in the Tyrrhenian Sea and off the coast of Naples, Italy, is one of the most beautiful spots in the …
For that special occasion: Braised Lamb Shanks
March 2020 will be one for the history books. Three quarters of Americans are stuck at home and the world has been turned upside down. …
Veal Spezzatino and “ci vediamo!”
As we wrap up our 3-month stay here in the region of Marche, Italy, I’ve become sad. Sad because I will miss Christmas here, which …
Sicilian Stuffed Eggplant: Melanzane Ammuttunate
If you have been following us for a while, you know how much we love eggplant – stuffed, fried, baked…you name it. And you might …
Steak alla Pizzaiola 2019
I received an e-mail this week from a reader looking for a Steak alla Pizzaiola recipe. It turns out that Michele wrote a post 9 …
It’s grilling time! – Braciola alla griglia (Grilled beef roll)
It’s summer and it’s time to grill!! In Italy, grilling in the summer is just as popular as here in the U.S.A. While grilling chops …
Sardinian Fregola with Clams
I was re-arranging my pantry recently and found a package of Sardinian fregola that I had purchased at Altomonte’s Italian market (https://altomontes.com/) a few years …
Pork Belly “Porchetta”
Porchetta, the real deal, served off the back of trucks and at food festivals, is one of the great food delights of Italy. Traditional porchetta …
It’s What’s for Lent: Falsomagro
Christians around the world, during Lent, are supposed moderate their diets and have simple meals meant to invoke contemplation and a period of waiting for …