Mom’s Italian Wedding Soup
Few things in life are more comforting than a steaming bowl of soup. Our mom’s legendary soups were the ones that waited for us after …
Roasted black cod and pickled fennel in a saffron tomato brodetto
When I recently traveled in Italy, I ate a lot of very rustic and authentic Tuscan and Roman food. Tuscan cuisine is rooted in the …
Our Italian Table Goes to India: Indian-spiced Chicken with Chickpeas and Spinach
I do believe that I have fully conquered my fear and loathing of chickpeas! After a week on business in mesmerizing India, I thought for …
The Evening Quietude: Shrimp with Spinach, Tomatoes and Garlic (and a bit of Bocelli)
I simply love entertaining and having company fill the house. The buzz of new voices gathered round the dinner table after preparing a meal together …
Wearing of the Peas: Spring Pea and Spinach Soup with Pancetta Crumbles
I need a new immersion blender and I knew that. The on/off switch has gotten rather temperamental as of late and it can be really …
Sauteed Spinach with Cannellini Beans and Garlic
Although it is still rather chilly here on the east coast of the US, spring is vibrating in the air. You can see the trees …
Shrimp, Spinach and Sun-dried Tomato Risotto
Ahhh, Saturday night dinner after a long business trip. I so prefer to stay in and spend time preparing a delicious dinner over a great bottle …
Fall Comforts: Simple Lentil Spinach Soup
Fall has arrived! Chilly, sweater snuggling weather is finally here after a very hot, dry summer here in the East. Although I dread the days …
Fontina and Spinach Stuffed Pork Chops
Although I dread the winter temps, I love when fall first arrives and my cooking turns to things stuffed, roasted or stewed. Friends arrived for …
Summer Torta
When most people hear the word “torta” they think of a summer fruit pie in a rustic crust or the famous Easter pie with loads …
Torta di Patate e Spinaci: Potato and Spinach Pie
Potatoes – yum. Potatoes and spinach – yuum. Potatoes, spinach and cheese – yuuuuuuum! I served this dish for the Festa last week and it …
