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 …
Pollo in potacchio con patate
We are finally back here in Le Marche Italy visiting my family and walking the same streets as my grandfather who immigrated to the United …
Risotto with Sausage, Green Apple, Pecorino and Honey too!
Montalcino may be best known for its splendid Brunello but it has some lesser known gems as well. Amongst its rolling hills fly amazing honeybees, …
Brighten Your Winter Day: Roasted Cauliflower and Kale Soup
Wowza – is it cold here on the east coast! I don’t ever remember it being this cold. It has been interesting to see how …
Brasato alla genovese (Genovese braised beef )
I made this dish for this year’s New Year’s Day open house. It worked great as a dish for lots of people. This beef preparation …
Easy Homemade Gifts from an Italian Kitchen
Wait – what??? It is December??? How in the world did December turn up already? Wow, I have to say this has been one of …
Elevate your Grapes! Toss Them in the Oven….
How can it be that summer is but a memory?? My fave season went by in a flash. Zoom-gone. The evenings are already beginning to …