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 …
Leftover Wine? Make Ciambelline Al Vino!
So we finally finished the first phase of renovations on our home about 6 months ago. Couple that with the fact that we love to …
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, …