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 …
Chard-Sesame Balls and Red Onion Jam (Polpette di Bietola e Marmellata di Cipolla Rossa)
OMG – what a great find! This is another recipe from ‘Cooking with Italian Grandmothers’ and boy this one is a keeper! (Thank you, Jessica!) At …
From Our Bookshelf: Vincenzo’s Broccoli and Pine Nut Pasta (Cooking with Italian Grandmothers)
What a wonderful find! I spent the last week perusing through my latest cookbook addition, Cooking with Italian Grandmothers, by Jessica Theroux. Jessica spent a …
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 …
Bresaola, Rughetta e Parmigiano (Bresaola with Arugula and Parmesan Cheese)
Bresaola is air-dried, salted beef that has been aged two or three months until it becomes hard and turns a dark red, almost purple color. …
Weekly Photo Challenge: Together! Sagra del Tordo, Montalcino
This week’s photo challenge is the theme Together. Well – there are moments in life that you will remember forever – this photo represents one …
Bucatini All’Amatriciana (Bucatini in Tomato Sauce with Pancetta and Hot Pepper)
Bucatini All’Amatriciana is a classic Roman dish that starts fights in restaurants and is the source of family and friend’s gossip and whispers over who …
Weekly Photo Challenge: Sun!
This week’s photo challenge is Sun. I immediately knew which photo to use – one of my favorites from a few summers ago taken during …
From our bookshelf: Grilled Halibut with Salsa Verde (‘Seafood alla Siciliana’ Cookbook)
Ahhh, there is nothing quite like those first warm days of the season; that first meal prepared outside on the grill as the warmth of …
Snacking Sicilian Style: Limone Arancini con Ricotta e Spinaci (Lemon Arancini with Ricotta and Spinach)
It has been a beautiful few days here and spring has finally arrived. My wisteria just bloomed yesterday, sending wafts of beautiful spring freshness into …
Weekly Photo Challenge: Two Subjects – Memories from Sicilia
Ahhh, the story behind this photo! My, my – where to start?? In 2006 – after my divorce – I decided it was time to …
A Cooking Class in Firenze: Millefoglie di Verdure
While in Firenze a few weeks back, I spent an enjoyable evening at a cooking school named ‘In Tavola’ located in the Santo Spirito area …