Spring’s First Pick (Le Primizie): Sardinian Stuffed Eggplant
It has been a busy week outside now that spring has arrived! In the summer, I have a little farmstand (or should I say farm …
Fusilli with Eggplant, Tomatoes, Capers, Pine Nuts and Raisins
Spring has finally arrived here in Pennsylvania and therefore, spent the entire weekend outside. Glorious!! Garden is almost ready! Little basil plants are growing stronger! …
Postcard from Sicilia: Easter in the shadow of Mount Etna
Pasqua. La Pasquetta. Easter. Little Easter. I was thrilled to be able to spend Easter holiday in Sicilia a few years back. I was dating Daniele, …
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 …
Sicilian Tilapia with Roasted Lemon Asparagus
Relaxing rainy day here today in Pennsylvania. I spent the morning excitedly planning out the garden! With spring just around the corner and an expanded garden for …
Postcard from Pantelleria: “Daughter of the Wind”
“There are places you leave. And places that never leave you.” “Michela, guardi! (look)” said my new friend, Francesco, as we turned toward the street. …
Lesson 2 – Finding love in Sicily: Trovare l’amore in Sicilia
Thank you to everyone that helped make the February 2009 “The Supper of Lamb” such a fun event. This month’s event was titled “Finding Love …
Carciofi Gratinati: Baked Artichokes
Artichokes, lemons, capers and mint are ingredients found all over Sicily. Sicilian artichokes, often called spinelli (spiny), are small with spiny points. Capers are found …
Sicilian Torta di Pistacchio
Ahhh, the illusive Sicilian Torta di Pistacchio! There is a small hilltop town near Mount Etna named Bronte which is known for its pistachios. And …
Opera Night: Divine ‘Pasta alla Norma’
It’s Opera Night here at Casa Becci! I have been dying for a heaping plate of ‘Pasta alla Norma’ – a Sicilian speciality named after …