Falso Magro – Falsely lean…
I read a lot of articles about how falso magro got its name. The name translates roughly to “falsely lean” or “falsely Lenten”. There are …
Grilled Sardines with Salmoriglio Sauce (Sardine alle Griglia con Salsa al Salmoriglio)
Grilled fresh sardines. One of life’s simple delectable pleasures. I actually never tasted grilled sardines until I started traveling to Sicilia. We would spend afternoons …
An Oscar Dinner-Montalcino Style: Pollo con Sedani Rifatti (Chicken with Celery)
While reading the Benvenuto Brunello blog this past weekend, I noticed a post about an ‘ancient recipe that is typical of the city of Brunello’ …
From the Heart: Salmon and Asparagus in a Puff
Wednesday 6AM – Flight back home from yet another business trip. Thursday 6AM – Waking up in my own bed….a very beautiful thing. Thursday 12 …
Trieste Goulash (Goulash Triestino)
Italian Goulash?? Really? Yes, it’s true. Trieste, the capital of Friuli-Venezia Giulia (FVG) and part of the Austro-Hungrarian Empire prior to the end of World …
Shrimp Buzara Style (Gamberoni alla Buzara)
With the waters of the Adriatic lapping its coastline, Friuli Venezia-Giulia’s sparkling sea affords a bounty of fresh seafood, including a species of very large shrimp, almost …
Our Italian Table Goes to India: Indian-spiced Chicken with Chickpeas and Spinach
I do believe that I have fully conquered my fear and loathing of chickpeas! After a week on business in mesmerizing India, I thought for …
Salmon Baked in Paper (Salmone in Cartoccio)
It’s winter in Los Angeles: getting dark early, cold (low 60s, even high 50s) and even raining every couple weeks for a whole day. Might …
A Chilly, Lazy Sunday and a Tender Braciole
My Italian family always sat down for the classic Italian Sunday supper. We would wake to the smell of meatballs frying or tomato sauce warming …
When life gives you a hurricane, make Stracotto al Chianti (Pot Roast Italian Style)!
Fiesty hurricane Sandy is on it’s way for a direct hit near my house! A hurricane – in Pennsylvania of all places! My feisty friend …
A Chicken and 40 Cloves of Garlic
About a year ago, I changed over my Saveur magazine subscription from print to iPad. I finally admitted to myself that I just can’t do …
Roasted Eggplant Parmesan – The eggplant harvest continues
While my brother Joey and Mark toodle around Puglia for two weeks, I am stateside thinking up creative ways to use my still plentiful bounty …