Zucchine ripine all marchigiana (Stuffed zucchini Marche style)
This is a very special recipe for me. In 1993, I visited my relatives near Senigallia, Italy for the first time. Lena, my dad’s cousin …
Summers’ Sultry Solstice: Eggplant Ricotta ‘Ravioli’ with Summer Tomato Sauce
SUMMER!!! How I love thee!! There is nothing like the garden bounty of a midsummer’s day. I just returned home from a trip to Uganda. …
Melanzane in potacchio
I’m still on my eggplant kick, so here’s a crazy-simple recipe especially for those first-time eggplant cookers. This recipe and the whole style of “in …
Caponata alla Siciliana Revisited
I’ve been on an eggplant kick lately. It’s summertime and eggplant are everywhere in the farmer’s markets and grocery stores. People seem to be terrified …
A Summer’s Riff on Pesto: Arugula, Basil and Walnut Pesto
Ahhh, the summer garden. How I love the quiet time amongst my little plants in spring, waiting for their roots to take hold and for …
It’s green!! – Liquore Alloro (Bay Leaf Liqueur)
Capri and the Sorrento coast are the undisputed home of Limoncello, although arguments persist as to which side of the Bay of Naples created this …
Somewhere Beyond the Sea: Sicilian Clams with Fennel Broth
When the summer heat comes swooping in, I always have a hankering for clams – a big, soupy bowl of briny littlenecks bathed in garlicky …
Brodetto alla senigalliese
The Marche region of Italy is blessed with 180 km of fertile coastline, so the seafood available is deeply ingrained into Marche’s food culture. In …
Trippa Finta (Fake Tripe): Wait! It’s not what you think!
Wait! Before you hit the back button, this recipe is NOT made with tripe! Yes, I know this unpretentious offal strikes fear in the hearts …
Fave alle acciughe (Fava beans with anchovies)
As the Spring fades into Summer, I wanted to do something special with my last batch of fava beans. Fava beans are a labor of …
Arrosto d’Urbino
Marche is an underrated region of Italy; not as famous as Tuscany or Umbria, but just as beautiful, historic, and fascinating as anyplace in this …
Pillow Soft Gnocchi That Would Have Made Our Mother Proud
Growing up in an Italian American household meant that our household chores were, at times, a bit different than those from other neighborhood kids. Included on …