Simple Pleasures: Tuna-Stuffed Tomatoes
When in Sicily, I love buying jars of those little hot peppers stuffed with tuna and happily munch on them throughout my visit (especially while …
Perciatelli with Prosciutto, Wilted Radicchio, Gorgonzola, and Dried Figs
I went hunting for a way to use a beautiful head of Radicchio and some Prosciutto I had in the frig. Radicchio doesn’t last long. …
Grilled Stuffed Chicken Breasts wrapped in Pancetta with Grilled Radicchio
Aaah, summer. How I love the long, long days – days spent outside in the garden, nights spent on the patio with friends. These wonderful …
Farro Soup with Porcini and Mussels: Zuppetta de Farro con Funghi Porcini con Funghi
This wonderful soup is made with the ancient grain, Farro. I was able to find it at Whole Foods Market. If you’re unable to locate …
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 …
The Lost Art of Eggplant Parmesan: Parmigiana di Melanzane
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 …
Peperoni Ripieni: Yummy Oven Roasted Layered Peppers
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 …
Spring’s First Pick (Le Primizie): Sardinian Stuffed Eggplant
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 …
Fusilli with Eggplant, Tomatoes, Capers, Pine Nuts and Raisins
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’s Bounty: Lemon-garlic roasted artichokes
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 …
Sophia Loren’s Chicken Cacciatora: Hunter-style Chicken
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 …
Neapolitan Meatballs: Polpette alla Napoletana
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 …