Insalata di Arancie, Finocchi, ed Olive Nere: Orange, Fennel, and Black Olive Salad
In Sicily, oranges and olives are grown everywhere. This salad which also uses fennel, blends together very well and is a great example of the …
Joey’s Ribollita: Tuscan Bean Soup
My brother Joe’s yummy Ribollita soup recipe is below. Perfect for the cold winter weather! Ribollita is a famous Tuscan soup whose name literally …
Involtini di Manzo: Sicilian Beef Rolls
Involtini. Rolls of….beef, veal, pesce spada (swordfish) ….you name it. Italians love Involtini and the Sicilians have their share of versions of these tasty recipes. …
Patate Arrosto
Roasted potatoes
Crostata alle Mele
Note from sis, Michele :o) – This is another great recipe from my brother, Joe, who thankfully is starting to post his great recipes as …
Arista alla porchetta
Florentine roasted pork
Prosciutto-Wrapped Scallops on a Bed of Roasted Asparagus
Another treat from our Seven Fishes menu – prosciutto-wrapped scallops on a bed of roasted asparagus. Simple and delicious. These scallops are larger than one …
Tuna Carpaccio with Arugula Salad and Caper Vinaigrette
Tuna Carpaccio – our first course on our ‘Feast of the Seven Fishes’ menu for Christmas Eve 2008. I have always shied away from serving …
Ricotta and Mint Ravioli in a Sage-Brown Butter Sauce
Another treat from Chef Angelo in Pantelleria! This amazing island specialty is found on many a menu around the island however, when visiting in the heat of …
Limoncello Cheesecake Squares with Pomegranate Syrup
‘It’s beginning to look alot like Christmas……’ Pomegranates. A sign that Christmas is here! I love seeing that beautiful ruby red pile of pomegranates at …
L’Angolo di Angelo (Angelo’s Corner): Insalata Pantesca
In late August, I visited the tiny island of Pantelleria, off the southern coast of Sicily. The island finds itself closer to the shores of …
A cold weather treat: Oven-roasted Tomato Bruschetta
Slow-roasted flavor. Echoes of summer’s bounty of tomatoes. This recipe is a super way to quell that craving for rich tomato flavor when the weather …