Blog Archives for tag Italian

Lima Bean & Pecorino Crostini with Mint

 This elegant and simple crostini recipe has the bright flavor of lemon juice and the salty bite from Pecorino Romano… Continue reading »

‘Tagliatelle with Braised Chicken & Figs’

 It’s time to drag that heavy Dutch oven out from your pot and pan collection to make this unique, Spanish-inspired… Continue reading »

Fennel Pollen

My new favorite flavoring is that of fennel pollen.  The most intense type of fennel flavoring, this brownish-green powder has… Continue reading »

Creamy Polenta with Gorgonzola & Almonds

 If you have a bag of yellow cornmeal in the pantry, then this irresistible Italian side dish is only a… Continue reading »

Fettuccine with Artichokes, Pancetta, Green Beans & Brie

 My Fettuccine with Artichokes, Pancetta, Green Beans & Brie is a lovely pasta that would also work very well with… Continue reading »

Classic Chicken Marsala

 You can’t go wrong with a classic Italian dish like Chicken Marsala.  Also excellent with veal cutlets, this simple yet… Continue reading »

Orzo with Asparagus, Mushrooms & Truffle Pesto

 That’s right. I said it… truffle pesto. Such a thing exists and it is superb.  Decadent even.  A rich mixture… Continue reading »

‘Linguine with Sweet Pepper Sauce’

 Growing sweet bell peppers in your garden this year?  Well this simple ‘Linguine with Sweet Pepper Sauce’ is just what… Continue reading »

Homemade Cinnamon-Ricotta Ravioli with Bolognese Sauce

 For me, both the process of making homemade ravioli and the joyous event of eating homemade ravioli are equally comforting. … Continue reading »

Tricolore Cocktail

 I’ve been reading a lot about Nocino lately—an Italian nut liqueur, similar to amaretto but instead of almond-based, this rich… Continue reading »