The Art of Frittata
When we were growing up, my mother tried to convince my sister and me that a frittata was a good use of leftover spaghetti. At …
My Chickpea Love Continues: Crunchy Roasted Chickpeas
Back in February, I blogged about trying to overcome my aversion to chickpeas. Growing up , we ate them in, on top or under everything …
From our Bookshelf: Spaghetti with Lemon and Crab (The Tuscan Sun Cookbook)
I have followed Frances Mayes since I read that first chapter in ‘Under The Tuscan Sun’ in 1996. Her incredible writings transport you to hills …
Risotto con le Salsicce e Vino Rosso: Sausage and Red Wine Risotto
We are very excited over here at Our Italian Table – we have some fun things in the works! My brother Joey is busily working on …
In Honor of Vernazza -‘The Little Village that Could’: Sauteed Chicken with Pesto Linguini
I just happened to run across an article on the web this week on the state of affairs in breathtaking Cinque Terre located in Italy’s …
Growing up Italian – Sunday Pasta: Penne with Roasted Tomatoes, Shiitakes and Ricotta
Growing up Italian, our family always sat down to a pasta meal after Sunday mass. I smile when I think of how my mother would …
Carciofi Gratinati con Ragu di Pollo: Artichoke and Chicken Gratin
Ooooh, spring is in the air! Days here are turning just a bit warmer and although still chilly, my thoughts turn to the delectable bounty …
Sauteed Swiss Chard and Chick-peas – Florentine style (Bietole e ceci alla fiorentina)
Ok – full disclosure – chick-peas are not my favorite food by a mile! I owe it all to my mother who loved cecis (as …
World Nutella Day 2012!! Dark Chocolate Nutella Cake with Mango Mousse and Nutella Ganache
World Nutella Day 2012 is here!! I needed to bring a dessert to a party this weekend so what better way to spread the word …
Saffron Mussels (Cozze al Zafferano)
I love mussels. They can be steamed in all kinds of broths and served with crusty bread. Adding saffron to the mix of ingredients reminds …
Farfalle with smoked salmon and orange (Farfalle al salmone e arancia)
The beauty of this dish is the ready-to-go ingredients and a splash of citrus throughout. This recipe calls for Farfalle (butterflies) pasta but choose any …
Roasted Celery Root and Chestnut Soup
With winter still in the air (even in California), soup is always on my mind. Given it’s cold in the evenings in LA, I was …