Funghi Marinati: Marinated Mushrooms
Mushrooms. I love every variety from simple white button to the exotic oyster mushrooms and everything in between. Marinated, sauteed, stuffed, roasted….all mouth-watering ways to …
Mushrooms. I love every variety from simple white button to the exotic oyster mushrooms and everything in between. Marinated, sauteed, stuffed, roasted….all mouth-watering ways to …
Eggplant Parmesan is a classic Italian-American food that has lost its place as an important family dish. The Southern Italians used eggplant as a substitute …
When not traveling, I am a true armchair traveler and frequently find myself in my favorite little chair in the conservatory deeply immersed in books, reading …
It has been a busy week outside now that spring has arrived! In the summer, I have a little farmstand (or should I say farm …
Spring has finally arrived here in Pennsylvania and therefore, spent the entire weekend outside. Glorious!! Garden is almost ready! Little basil plants are growing stronger! …
Spring. This is simply my favorite season – to see the world around us bursting with life and the market fill with fresh local artichokes, fava …
In her 1971 cookbook, In the Kitchen with Love, Sophia Loren says that it is sweet red peppers that make Chicken Cacciatora really Neapolitan, although …
Along with pizza and spaghetti with tomato sauce, meatballs must be the most internationally recognized Italian food. The meatballs found in the US and then …
Easter is the celebration of the rising of Christ from the dead. When celebrating Easter with meals, signs of Spring are used to remind us …
There are many versions of the traditional Italian Easter dessert, Pasteria, featuring my favorite ingredient, creamy ricotta. This Neapolitan version uses arborio rice instead of …
Stuffed calamari is served all over Italy. On the island of Capri they are served stuffed with ricotta, Parmesan cheese and marjoram (or oregano) and …
Potatoes – yum. Potatoes and spinach – yuum. Potatoes, spinach and cheese – yuuuuuuum! I served this dish for the Festa last week and it …