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 …
Fuyu Persimmon Crostata
Thinking back fondly to our last trip to Italy to visit my paternal family in Le Marche (due to COVID, not in 2020, but toward …
Chicken Marinated in Red Wine (and a ladybug story)
Don’t let the purple color of this chicken dish scare you away! The taste of the chicken after having marinated in red wine is divine. …
Roasted Pork Loin with Gorgonzola and Pears
As a kid, I hated all cheese except grated parmesan. Growing up, our family didn’t have a lot of money and going out for pizza …
Kale and Roasted Mushroom Pasta
Anyone else feeling a bit weary with this pandemic cooking? Don’t get me wrong – I *adore* cooking and my kitchen is truly my refuge …
Burst Cherry Tomatoes and Roasted Garlic Crostata
Even though the weather here in LA is still plenty hot, this year’s home gardening tomato season is drawing to a close. Each year I …
Polpettine al Limone (Lemon Scented Meatballs)
The island of Capri, located in the Tyrrhenian Sea and off the coast of Naples, Italy, is one of the most beautiful spots in the …
Basil and Mint Infused White Sangria
Need a simple refresher for the upcoming holiday weekend? This simple summer sangria (which can be found in our e-cookbook Gatherings that you can download …
Braised Artichokes with White Wine and Garlic
So…..how the heck is everyone doing out there? Hopefully everyone is weathering this crazy storm with a shred of sanity. I find myself oscillating between …
Fava Bean and Young Pecorino Torta
Well here we are… the beginning of May… locked down and staying safe. But thankfully we have cooking to keep us sane. Fortunately, I also …