Blog Archives for tag Italy

Baked Peaches with Almond Cookies & Mascarpone Cheese

  Deanna, one of the good friends I made while in Italy, although born and raised in Melbourne, Australia, grew… Continue reading »

Buttery Orzo with Herbs

Orzo, the small rice-shaped pasta, is one of my favorite side dishes.  You can dress it up anyway you like—with… Continue reading »

Bowtie Pasta with Prosciutto, Melon, Basil & Fresh Mozzarella

One of my favorite flavor combinations is the Italian antipasti of sweet melon wedges wrapped in salty prosciutto.  The prosciutto… Continue reading »

Crudités Served with a Dijon Mustard-Olive Oil

A strikingly simple appetizer, Crudites Served with a Dijon Mustard-Olive Oil is one of the most memorable antipasti that we… Continue reading »

Roasted Radicchio with Pine Nuts

A predominant side dish found all across Italy is a decadent grilled vegetable plate—a large platter of grilled eggplant, tomatoes,… Continue reading »

Lemon-Parsley Pasta with Sautéed Shrimp & Squid

One ingredient that I had really not cooked with very much before traveling to Italy was fresh squid.  I love fried… Continue reading »

La Frolla

These tasty, crescent-moon shaped pastries really hit the spot; whether you enjoy them for breakfast with a piping hot mug… Continue reading »

Monacona Pie

Monacona Pie is a delightful, savory pie made with a flaky pate brisee crust and a filling of cherry tomatoes,… Continue reading »

Italian Meatballs with Sautéed Escarole

 An Italian culinary match made in heaven—tender meatballs made with a hearty mixture of ground beef and ground pork, breadcrumbs,… Continue reading »

Strawberry Tiramisu

My eyes light up every time I see classic tiramisu offered on a restaurant menu—layers of espresso-soaked ladyfingers piled in… Continue reading »