Chicken with Anchovies
Do not let the anchovies in this dish scare you away!! This is an incredibly flavorful way to prepare chicken thighs – a recipe handed …
Rustic Torta with Artichokes, Carmelized Onions and Tomatoes
Ahhh, I think I could make a small fortune helping Italian based companies translate their website content to english! I chuckle at some of the …
Shrimp and Cannellini Bean Antipasto
I had company arrive on short notice for dinner the other evening and had to scramble to finish up work, run to the market, get …
Roasted Peppers with Tuna Mousse and Balsamic Reduction
I have been dreaming about this dish since I tasted it in Piedmonte a few weeks back!! Sweet roasted peppers, creamy tuna, tangy balsamic….I couldn’t wait to …
Chelidra rossa trifolate con le cozze – Red snapper with mussels, garlic and parsley
Skillet cooked whole fish in a mussel and broth bath. Serve one fish per person. Substitute with your favorite mild fish that is freshly available. …
Hazelnut-crusted Fontina and Prosciutto Stuffed Chicken Breasts
My unexpected drive through Piedmont last weekend left me with an appreciation for the wonderful food of this region. The rolling hills of what is …
Cozze al Vino Bianco (Mussels in White Wine)
I have been craving mussels ever since I watched the Barefoot Contessa whipping up a batch for her beloved Jeffrey last week. And with a …
Pasta con Cavolfliore e Pangrattato (Pasta with Cauliflower and Breadcrumbs)
Snowy, snowy day here in Pennsylvania! Blizzard conditions with over a foot of snow outside! Hmmm, what to make for lunch to hold me over …
World Nutella Day 2010: Nutella-filled Grand Marnier Ricotta Fritters
World Nutella Day 2010 is finally here!!! This is my second year participating in World Nutella Day. You must, must go visit the following sites …
Chicken with Prunes: Pollo alle Prugne
Prunes and the sweetness from the liquor used in this recipe are typical of northeastern Italy and the Fruilian region. Serve with a simple side …
Balsamic-Marinated Radicchio
I have a love affair with radicchio. Its spectacular wine-red color always draws me closer whenever I spot it in the market and its unusual bittersweet …
Porcini Mushroom Soup with Pancetta Crumbles
After spying some dried porcini in the pantry, I was in the mood for some warm, earthy mushroom soup for dinner this eve. This soup is simple …