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 …
Salmon Baked in Paper (Salmone in Cartoccio)
It’s winter in Los Angeles: getting dark early, cold (low 60s, even high 50s) and even raining every couple weeks for a whole day. Might …
Italian Pickled Vegetables (Verdure in Scapece)
“Vedure in Scapece” is a summer dish from Naples found in Italian delis all over America. It’s the go-to recipe in Italy for people who …
Spaghetti Sciuè Sciuè (Spaghetti Hurry Hurry)
In California, summer is trying to get a foothold and the tomatoes are in the ground and looking towards a July harvest. And thinking about …
Stuffed Calamari from Capri: Calamari Ripieni alla Caprese
Stuffed calamari is served all over Italy. On the island of Capri they are served stuffed with ricotta, Parmesan cheese and marjoram (or oregano) and …
Chicken under a Brick: Pollo al Mattone
“Chicken under a brick” is a simple but very functional recipe that comes from Tuscany but has a southern Italian version that uses lots of …
Ravioli of the Island of Capri: Ravioli Alla Caprese
Ravioli alla Caprese is the most simple yet delicious “primo” on the Island of Capri. Using the best ingredients of fresh ricotta, Parmigiana-Reggiano cheese and …
Postcard from Capri: “Vacanza con il Morto” (“Vacation with the Dead”)
As I sit here on a very frosty January morning, I am planning my next escape to Italy – the hills of Tuscany. A bit of …