Springtime on a Plate: Pasta with Fava Beans and Ricotta Salata
As I’m writing this, I’m sitting in a 3rd floor apartment overlooking a canal in Venice, Italy. It’s owned by the Contessa da Schio, whose …
Mom’s Easter Sweet Bread
Our mother, Josie, was the champ of fresh pasta. She would turn out delicious homemade macaroni, gnocchi, passatelli with unrivaled speed. However baking was not …
A Quickie for Valentine’s Day: Pasta Sciue Sciue 😁
Thought we would pop into your inbox one more time before Valentine’s Day with a quick dinner idea for the upcoming holiday! ❤️ Given Valentine’s …
Pasta mari e monti
Here’s another tasty and simple summer 😎 😎 😎 dish that won’t heat up your kitchen. Pasta mare e monti is a wonderful dish from …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Fresh Pasta with Fava Beans and Pecorino Cheese
Every Spring in a 2-foot by 10-foot space in our garden, I plant fava beans. This year I planted dried beans that I saved from …