Ricotta and Pistachio Crostata
Buongiorno from Sicily. 🌟 It’s early AM and the sun is just beginning to peek over the buildings. After a restless night of sleep, I …
Spring Pea Ravioli
My sister Michele wrote in our last post that springtime is coming into focus. Judging by the plants leafing out here in Southern California, the …
Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes, Swiss Chard and Pancetta
Suddenly it is March! 🙏 Winter is almost behind us. The weather is warming up; the sun is shining; the birds are singing (and driving …
Sicilian Cauliflower Salad
My hands down favorite winter vegetable is cauliflower. It’s crunchy when raw and slightly sweet. When roasted, it becomes this delicious caramelized side dish that …
Blood Orange Campari Olive Oil Cake
The sun-kissed hues of winter citrus can turn the dreariest of winter days into a pure ray of sunshine.,,,and blood oranges are the brightest of …
Porcini, Cannellini and Sausage Soup
Baby, it’s cold outside! ❄️🥶 No matter where you are in the US, it’s cold right now. My sister will probably share her adventures of …
Soups on! Chickpea and Escarole Soup
As I type this post, snow is falling lightly outside the window – the first of the season. We haven’t had much appreciable snow for …
Zuppa di Cozze – Mussels in tomato sauce
Christmas 2023 is almost here! We’re all thinking about who will be coming over when, what we’ll be cooking and baking, and what we’ll serve. …
Roasted Eggplant Parmesan (Parmigiana di Melanzane)
‘Ooooh, they have parmigiana di melanzane on the menu’ said I, mouth watering, sounding somewhat surprised as if I hadn’t eaten my favorite comfort food …
Pasta with Sautéed Mushrooms and Spinach
Autumn is the time for mushrooms. People in Italy who live near forests are madly foraging for fresh porcini mushrooms. Restaurant menus fill with mushrooms, …
Pan-Roasted Chicken Thighs with Grapes and Rosemary 🍇
The leaves have started to turn their beautiful yellow and reds as autumn settles in for another year. Our unseasonably warm autumn days have been …
Real-deal Sicilian Caponata
Our recent trip to Sicily really has touched my heart. An island of five million people where Michele and I have deep family connections, even …