Sardinian Fregola with Clams
I was re-arranging my pantry recently and found a package of Sardinian fregola that I had purchased at Altomonte’s Italian market (https://altomontes.com/) a few years …
Italian Comfort Food! Pork Shoulder Braised in Milk (Maiale al Latte)
OMG, you guys! It has been almost a month since I posted!! The holidays were a glorious whirlwind of cookie exchanges, seven (ok, make that …
Harvest Dinner: Easy Roasted Chicken with Grapes and Shallots
So you guys, you have to make this roast chicken! Why?? It is super simple. It screams FALL. The delicious aromas wafting from your oven …
Oh my, oh my! Zucchini Pasta with Garden Fresh Tomatoes, Garlic and Basil
Quick post but I had to share! I have tried VERY hard to resist the urge to buy yet another kitchen gadget! I did. I …
Summers’ Sultry Solstice: Eggplant Ricotta ‘Ravioli’ with Summer Tomato Sauce
SUMMER!!! How I love thee!! There is nothing like the garden bounty of a midsummer’s day. I just returned home from a trip to Uganda. …
A Summer’s Riff on Pesto: Arugula, Basil and Walnut Pesto
Ahhh, the summer garden. How I love the quiet time amongst my little plants in spring, waiting for their roots to take hold and for …
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 …
Yup, Another Kale Recipe: Sautéed Kale and Cannellini Beans with Shaved Parmigiano
I know, I know – we are all sick of hearing about kale. We all know how good the leafy, obnoxiously healthy green is for …
Don’t Throw Out That Tomato Water!!
I was totally and utterly WRONG. No doubt about it. I have noticed a few recipes that have, over the past month, called for the …
A Magical Silver Thread: Fresh Cod in ‘Potacchio’
Many, many years ago, I imagine our great grandfather, Gaspare Becci, staring out over the baby blue Adriatic sea as he slowly made his way …
Food Memories: Grilled Swordfish with Chickpea Puree and Salmoriglio Sauce
With a beautiful spring day in full bloom, I finally had time to plant my new little herb garden – basil, oregano, parley, tarragon, mint, …
Fabulous Fennel: Baked Red Snapper with Fennel, Potatoes, and Lemon
Finally, spring is in the air! After a long and arduous winter for so many of us, you can feel moods and spirits lighten. …
