Summer’s End: Roasted Eggplant with Tomatoes and Burrata
Oh glorious summer – how I hate to see you go (excessive heat, tornados, hurricanes and floods aside :-)). Summer is my season and as …
«Frico’» – Fried-and-cooked Potatoes and Zucchini
Late October in central Italy means that summer vine crops are finally giving way to autumn’s earthy vegetables. Chard, cauliflower and potatoes are replacing the …
Pasta fasul – The comfort stew of my childhood
Growing up we called it “pasta fasul”. This warm and comforting thick stew was frequently on the table when the weather turned cool in autumn …
Cooking Le Marche Style: Vongole in Potacchio
Ciao, tutti! As I write this post, my brother and Mark are relaxing in the little village of Scapezzano, Italy – in the very house …
A Late Summer Harvest: Timballini di Melanzane
As the heat of summer fades to the cooler chill of fall, my garden harvest begins to slow. The last of the tomatoes remain on the …
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 …
Finding Our Roots in Le Marche: ‘Passatelli Asciutti’ with Sausage and Tomatoes
Growing up, my brother and I often helped our mother make a holiday staple – ‘passatelli in brodo’ – a recipe she learned from my …
Got Tomatoes?? Fabrizia Lanza’s Beautiful Salsa Pronta
How I love the sight of fresh picked tomatoes from my garden. It tickles me to no end to think that I grew these little …
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 …
Cavatelli con le cozze (Cavatelli with mussels)
On our recent trip to Puglia, we had this dish at multiple restaurants for both lunch and dinner. It’s a terrific and light dish first …
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 …
Pollo alla Cacciatore con Funghi (Chicken Cacciatore with Mushrooms)
This Italian dish has become a classic American favorite and there are many versions of this dish depending on the region in Italy where it …
