Roasted Pork Loin with “Tonnato” Sauce
Tuna sauce (“tonnato”)?! On pork?! Served cold?! 😲 What is going on here?! Welcome to an epic summer Italian-style with a delicious twist on a …
Artichoke Risotto with Fondue (Risotto ai Carciofi con Fonduta)
Tomorrow, I begin my 2 week food cleanse – Italian food blogger style! (Look for healthful Italian recipes throughout the coming weeks!) Half of Our …
New Year’s Eve: Get that Red Underwear Ready! (And A Sparkly Citrus, Beet and Fennel Salad)
Italians, like many cultures, have some fun and interesting traditions to ring in the New Year. One has been tradition in our family for as …
Food-friendly Barbera
Most Italian wines are still named for their provenance (where they come from), which makes sense because the wines of Italy are so closely tied …
Roasted Peppers with Tuna Mousse and Balsamic Reduction
I have been dreaming about this dish since I tasted it in Piedmonte a few weeks back!! Sweet roasted peppers, creamy tuna, tangy balsamic….I couldn’t wait to …
Best of Piedmont: Restaurant Bovio Ristorante (La Morra)
Unexpectedly finding myself in Piedmont for a weekend in March, I toodled around the gentle hills of the region that is known as the Langhe. I excitedly …
Hazelnut-crusted Fontina and Prosciutto Stuffed Chicken Breasts
My unexpected drive through Piedmont last weekend left me with an appreciation for the wonderful food of this region. The rolling hills of what is …
Postcard from Piedmonte: The land of white truffles and Barolo
I unexpectedly find myself in the northwest corner of Italy! When I realized that I could drive from a meeting in France to a meeting …