Sicilian Stuffed Peppers
Summer, summer, summer ☀️ ☀️ ☀️ ☀️… what to cook this hot summer? When you want something tasty and filling, Sicilian stuffed peppers are the …
Roasted Pork Loin with “Tonnato” Sauce
Tuna sauce (“tonnato”)?! On pork?! Served cold?! 😲 What is going on here?! Welcome to an epic summer Italian-style with a delicious twist on a …
Insalata di Riso: An Italian Summer Staple
Let’s talk about rice salads, shall we? Here in the US we don’t eat rice salads, insalata di riso, nearly as much as they do …
Gatherings at last: Pasta Primavera with Roasted Vegetables
About a year ago, my sister Michele had the idea to write a short cookbook called Gatherings (⬅️ to download a free PDF version or …
A Sicilian-influenced Monkfish Brodetto
Our paternal grandfather, Giuseppe Becci, was born and raised in the little village of Scapezzano in the region of Marche, Italy, which sits not far …
Lemony Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl
I somehow missed the whole quinoa bowl craze…not sure what rock I may have been sleeping under but a photo of a rather tasty one …
Stuffed Baby Artichokes and the Artichoke Round-Up!
It’s that time of the year: artichoke season! Suddenly, artichokes are everywhere in farmers’ markets, and even in supermarkets. Even Stanley Tucci is cooking with …
Asparagus Ricotta Tart (and COOKBOOKS ARE HERE!)
SPRING!!! SPRING!!! SPRING!!! I thought it would never arrive yet here it is on our doorstep! (Apologies for yelling at you with all those exclamation …
Crescia al Formaggio: A Bread for Easter
My sister Michele and I have been on a sensory journey lately–one of food smells and tastes that invoke fond recollections. Looking at old photos …
Roasted Garlic Focaccia
Things are looking up! 14 days until spring. The sun is setting after 6 pm (ok, 5:57 but close enough). And the week ahead promises …
Josie’s Famous Molasses Crumb Cake
Growing up, everyone we knew was of Italian descent. Our town was full of Italian immigrant families and our Roman Catholic church was full of …
Blood Orange Panna Cotta and Chocolate-dipped Candied Blood Oranges
Celebrating Valentine’s Day after almost a year into the pandemic will either leave you giddy at the thought of a quiet romantic dinner at home …