Marinated Flank Steak over Arugula and Parmesan Salad
Fall has arrived here in the east. Although I always hate to see the summer end, I have to admit that I am ready for …
Michele Goes to Istanbul: Summery Shepherd’s Salad with Pomegranate Syrup
It has been a few weeks since I have posted but I have a good excuse! I was volunteering in Uganda with a short stopover …
Stefano’s Pear, Pecorino and Arugula Salad
It is steamy, hot and humid here on the East Coast today. With my recent visit to Italy fresh in my mind, I knew from the …
Insalata di Ceci, Tonno e Ruchetta: Chickpea and Tuna Salad with Arugula
I recently finished an absolutely wonderful little book called ‘Mediterranean Summer’ – about a chef, David Shalleck, who spends a few summers cruising the coast of Italy …
Watermelon and Cantaloupe Salad with Mint Vinaigrette
This recipe is from Giada De Laurentiis. Watermelon and Cantaloupe balls are great by themselves. But adding this Mint Vinaigrette takes this to a whole …
Three-color Orzo Salad
Summer salads are so boring. A combination of what’s around with mayo or mustard. Why not do something more interesting. Both taste wise and visually. …
Roman Summer Tomato Salad
It’s that time of the summer when Farmers’ Markets, backyard gardens and even ordinary grocery stores are bursting with beautiful Heirloom Tomatoes of all shapes, …
Insalata di Arancie, Finocchi, ed Olive Nere: Orange, Fennel, and Black Olive Salad
In Sicily, oranges and olives are grown everywhere. This salad which also uses fennel, blends together very well and is a great example of the …
L’Angolo di Angelo (Angelo’s Corner): Insalata Pantesca
In late August, I visited the tiny island of Pantelleria, off the southern coast of Sicily. The island finds itself closer to the shores of …