Making Epic Antipasto Boards
Truth be told, I have gotten a bit carried away over the years in making antipasti for dinner parties – at times, spending way more …
Bring on Spring with Pea Pesto!
Woohoo! After a long chilly winter, spring has finally sprung here on the East Coast. It has been a frosty end to the winter. I, …
Bringing Tuscany Home: Anchovies Marinated in Parsley Pesto and Chickpeas
With Tuscany fresh in my mind, I knew the moment I woke up this morning what I was going to make for lunch today. One …
Grilled Provolone with Blood Orange Reduction (Provola alla Griglia con Riduzione dell’Arancia Rossa)
The magnificent blood orange – a small burst of sunshine for a chilly winters day. Our little local farmer’s market has recently started carrying these …
Grilled Sardines with Salmoriglio Sauce (Sardine alle Griglia con Salsa al Salmoriglio)
Grilled fresh sardines. One of life’s simple delectable pleasures. I actually never tasted grilled sardines until I started traveling to Sicilia. We would spend afternoons …
From My Little Test Kitchen: Fig Tart with Gorgonzola and Caramelized Onions
The house is decorated for Christmas and the presents are piling up! Christmas carols have been blazing from the ipod all week and the holiday …
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 …
All Saints’ Newcomer Welcome Event – May 22, 2011
All Saints’ Newcomer Welcome May 22, 2011 A few pictures and recipes Thanks to everyone who attended and helped with the All Saints’ Newcomer Welcome …
Shrimp and Cannellini Bean Antipasto
I had company arrive on short notice for dinner the other evening and had to scramble to finish up work, run to the market, get …
Simple Pleasures: Prosciutto-wrapped Asparagus with Balsamic Reduction
Simple pleasures. I am always searching for easy antipasto for my dinner parties and this easy prosciutto-wrapped asparagus does the trick. Easy to prepare ahead of …
Cipolline sott’Aceto: Marinated Baby Onions
Cipolline onions (those small wide flat onions) are another sign that Spring is on the way. This recipe uses inexpensive commercial Balsamic vinegar to create …
