Green Gold: Sicilian Pistachio Cream
‘It has been too long!’ said my friend as she walked into my kitchen and lightly placed a jar of Sicilian pistachio cream in my …
Fresh Pasta with Fava Beans and Pecorino Cheese
Every Spring in a 2-foot by 10-foot space in our garden, I plant fava beans. This year I planted dried beans that I saved from …
Bring on Spring with Pea Pesto!
Woohoo! After a long chilly winter, spring has finally sprung here on the East Coast. It has been a frosty end to the winter. I, …
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 …
Torta dolce di carciofi (Sweet artichoke tart)
One of the greatest things about Italy are the local “sagre” (singular – sagra). Sagre or food festivals are a staple of the regions of …
Osso Buco for Valentine’s (or any other special) Day
Valentine’s Day has just come and gone but there are plenty of evenings to cook a great meal for that special someone. Osso buco is …
Brighten up, Baby: Pomegranate Panna Cotta
Wow, it is cold here on the East Coast! Winter has finally arrived in these parts with temperatures that have not been seen in a …
I carciofi brasati di Maria (Maria’s braised artichokes)
One of the true pleasures of being in Italy this past spring was the bounty of local seasonal vegetables. I remember fava beans, fresh peas, …
Pasta fasul – The comfort stew of my childhood
Growing up we called it “pasta fasul”. This warm and comforting thick stew was frequently on the table when the weather turned cool in autumn …
Summer’s Last Hurrah: Roasted Tomato Torta
Ciao tutti! Summer has been a magical whirlwind of travel, guests, family and friends. With my new kitchen now fully up and running, I have …
Charred Octopus Salad with other Goodies
It’s summer in L.A. and it’s HOT! It’s also a time to be celebrating seafood, given that we just returned from ten weeks in coastal …
Easy Ricotta Desserts to Beat the Summer Heat
Buon estate, tutti! The summer heat has kicked into high gear here in Pennsylvania. To ride out the ‘ondata di caldo‘ (heat wave), we have …