Warm Farro, Fava Bean and Pancetta Salad
Spring is in full swing. Last spring, when we were in Marche, Italy, fava beans were coming into the local farm stands right about this …
Detoxing Italian Style: Fabulous Fennel
Buon anno, tutti!! With the holidays behind us, many of us have gone a bit overboard with the continual stream of cakes, cookies, libations and …
Drunken Octopus Salad
Octopus is finally available again in seafood stores in Southern California. In Italy, being able to buy freshly fished octopus is nearly a birthright. Along …
Bring on Summer! Grilled Peach, Prosciutto and Mozzarella Salad
SUMMER.IS.FINALLY.HERE!! I live for these warmer months when the rhythm of life moves outdoors. Mornings in the garden (fighting off the rather large garden snake …
Tagliata con Rucola and Parmigiano
Happy weekend, tutti! 🙂 I have to admit that this dish is one of my ABSOLUTELY favorite meals. Simple, fast, tasty and even gluten-free if you …
Lentil and golden beet salad with hazelnut gremolata
It’s the dead of winter, when one’s tastes go to deep earthy root vegetables such as beets and lentils. Never mind that it’s 70 degrees …
The Glorious Festive Pomegranate: Recipes to Put You in the Holiday Spirit!
The glorious pomegranate has only recently gained in popularity on our winter tables. Many are, at a minimum unsure how to peel the cute little …
Bringing Tuscany Home: Anchovies Marinated in Parsley Pesto and Chickpeas
With Tuscany fresh in my mind, I knew the moment I woke up this morning what I was going to make for lunch today. One …
Insalata di calamari (Squid salad)
This is an awfully fancy bowl on a fancy place mat for such a simple salad. My sister is the photographer in the family, so …
A Taste of Fall: Kale, Brussel Sprout, Peach and Pecorino Salad
A chill is in the air! Although I always resist the end of summer, there is something comforting about those first beautiful fall days when …
Southern Italian seafood salad (Insalata di mare)
Seafood salad is served all over Italy: anywhere near the sea and with ready access to seafood, which is most of the country. This is …
Grilled Steak Salad – Italian Style (Tagliata con Rucola)
Once spring hits and the mornings turn a bit warmer, I find it really difficult to sleep late. I hear the birds start their early …