A Sicilian-influenced Monkfish Brodetto
Our paternal grandfather, Giuseppe Becci, was born and raised in the little village of Scapezzano in the region of Marche, Italy, which sits not far …
Vignarola: A Celebration of Spring
Artichokes. Fava beans. Asparagus. Peas. Ramps. Spring’s glorious bounty is finally here after a long winter of turnips, potatoes, rutabagas and butternut squash. Don’t get …
Clam, squid, fennel and sausage stew (Vongole, calamari, finocchio, salsiccia guazzetto)
Guazzetto is the Italian word for stew: not just any stew, but a low-and-slow-cooked stew. Cooking it slowly allows all the flavors to meld. I …
Portuguese-inspired Pork and Clam Stew
A magical but short trip to Portugal this past month inspired me to mix up this pork and clam medley for dinner last eve. After …
Mediterranean Shrimp, Clam and Crab Stew
Magical evenings call for magical meals. With the winter chill settling in for a stay, I was looking for a warm, soul-satisfying meal to make …
Porcini, White Bean and Sausage Stew
Aaaahhh, my dear Isabella and Luigi….grazie mille for so many fond memories of Montalcino. Having just spent a few weeks on the international business trail, my …
Peposo with Wine-Poached Pears: Tuscany’s Ancient Peppery Beef Stew
While doing some research for an upcoming trip to Tuscany, I stumbled across this ancient recipe for a hearty beef stew known as Peposo. The …
