Somewhere Beyond the Sea: Sicilian Clams with Fennel Broth
When the summer heat comes swooping in, I always have a hankering for clams – a big, soupy bowl of briny littlenecks bathed in garlicky …
Brodetto alla senigalliese
The Marche region of Italy is blessed with 180 km of fertile coastline, so the seafood available is deeply ingrained into Marche’s food culture. In …
Trippa Finta (Fake Tripe): Wait! It’s not what you think!
Wait! Before you hit the back button, this recipe is NOT made with tripe! Yes, I know this unpretentious offal strikes fear in the hearts …
Fave alle acciughe (Fava beans with anchovies)
As the Spring fades into Summer, I wanted to do something special with my last batch of fava beans. Fava beans are a labor of …
Arrosto d’Urbino
Marche is an underrated region of Italy; not as famous as Tuscany or Umbria, but just as beautiful, historic, and fascinating as anyplace in this …
Paccheri with bottarga and lime
My sister Michele and I have written recently about Italy’s region of Marche, the birthplace of our paternal grandfather Guiseppe. Le Marche is truly one …
Crescia: It’s not for just Easter anymore
Since a very young age, I can remember eating Crescia at Easter time. It’s one of my earliest food memories. The aroma of this cheese …
‘mbrecciata – A Perugian bean and ancient grain soup
Like so many other cities in Italy, Perugia (home of Italy’s famous chocolate industry) has its own unique cuisine and dialect. While visiting this lovely …
Beat the Winter Beiges! Sicilian Blood Orange Sangria to Pizazz Your Palate
Aah, the winter beiges! Trips to the local farm market this time of year tend to be rather uninspiring – fresh heaps of gorgeous colorful …
Pasta alla Norcina
When we visited Umbria this fall, I expected the region to be a mere stepchild to Tuscany and its cosmopolitan, touristy vibe. Instead, we found …
Crostata di marmellata (Jam-filled crostata)
Why haven’t I made this before??? Every time I’ve been to Italy, I’ve enjoyed a crostata filled with jam as part of a classic Italian …
Finding Our Roots in Le Marche: ‘Passatelli Asciutti’ with Sausage and Tomatoes
Growing up, my brother and I often helped our mother make a holiday staple – ‘passatelli in brodo’ – a recipe she learned from my …