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 …
For that special occasion: Braised Lamb Shanks
March 2020 will be one for the history books. Three quarters of Americans are stuck at home and the world has been turned upside down. …
Comforting Tuscan Ribollita
And suddenly – boom – we have all become full-time home cooks, forced to figure out what the heck to make for dinner for ourselves …
A Little Winter Lemon Love
I adore lemons. And lemon trees. And the smell of lemons blossoms. Their sunny little faces can brighten a dreary winter’s day. Over the years, …
Kabocha Squash Risotto with Crispy Pancetta
Winter is a wonderful time to hunt for interesting fresh fruits and vegetables. Cabbage, its cousin kale, and cauliflower are all over the markets. All …
Making Epic Antipasto Boards
Truth be told, I have gotten a bit carried away over the years in making antipasti for dinner parties – at times, spending way more …
Veal Spezzatino and “ci vediamo!”
As we wrap up our 3-month stay here in the region of Marche, Italy, I’ve become sad. Sad because I will miss Christmas here, which …
Tracing our Roots: Neapolitan Sugo di Pomodoro
The year was 1921, the place Ellis Island. My maternal grandmother, single, arrives into port from Napoli on the ship Patria to be with her …
«Frico’» – Fried-and-cooked Potatoes and Zucchini
Late October in central Italy means that summer vine crops are finally giving way to autumn’s earthy vegetables. Chard, cauliflower and potatoes are replacing the …
Sicilian Stuffed Eggplant: Melanzane Ammuttunate
If you have been following us for a while, you know how much we love eggplant – stuffed, fried, baked…you name it. And you might …
Borlotti Beans with Tomatoes and Pancetta
As Mark and I settle into life in Italy this Autumn, the rhythm of food and changing seasons is unmistakeable. Ingredients from the waning summer, …
Got Basil? Recipes to use up that end of summer stash!
All things have a season. In this case, we’re talking about basil! If you are lucky enough to have a giant basil plant at the …