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 …
Leftover Wine? Make Ciambelline Al Vino!
So we finally finished the first phase of renovations on our home about 6 months ago. Couple that with the fact that we love to …
Green Gold: Sicilian Pistachio Cream
‘It has been too long!’ said my friend as she walked into my kitchen and lightly placed a jar of Sicilian pistachio cream in my …
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, …
Chase Away Those Winter Blues: Sweet Potato Gnocchi
Winter will not quit here in the East! Snowed again last eve and we are expecting another few inches tomorrow nite. My dear brother out …
Easy Ricotta Desserts to Beat the Summer Heat
Buon estate, tutti! The summer heat has kicked into high gear here in Pennsylvania. To ride out the ‘ondata di caldo‘ (heat wave), we have …
Risotto with Sausage, Green Apple, Pecorino and Honey too!
Montalcino may be best known for its splendid Brunello but it has some lesser known gems as well. Amongst its rolling hills fly amazing honeybees, …
Beat the Heat Italian Style: Easy Pistachio Semifreddo
Buona estate a tutti!! Happy summer! The summer heat is upon us and if you are like me, you are always searching for that easy …
Because Everyone Needs More Granita in their Life: Peach-Strawberry Granita
Summer is in full swing – bring it on, my friends. Life always feels so much more colorful during the summer months – sort of like …
Basil-infused Cocktails to Start the Summer Right
Oh, dear friends. Sometimes you just have to let it all go and trust. This past week was a tough one….the Orlando mass shooting (when …
A Tasty Spinach Sformato Recipe with Parmesan Sauce
Lets talk sformato! A what, you might ask? A sformato – a light, savory Italian custard-y treat. Think ‘flan’ with an Italian accent. I first …
An Ode to Escarole :-)
Ciao ciao, dear friends! A nice quiet, chilly Saturday morning here in Pennsylvania! After a crazy, busy work week, it feels exceptional to just sit …
