Blog Archives for tag Italian

‘Pappardelle with Fresh Ricotta, Squash Blossoms & Basil Oil’

 Thick strands of egg-based pasta decadently dressed with homemade basil oil, sautéed zucchini, ricotta cheese and the ultimate treat of… Continue reading »

Prosciutto-Wrapped Cantaloupe with Marinated Bocconcini

 One of my favorite food memories from my time in Italy last year was arriving in the stunningly beautiful city… Continue reading »

Pasta Puttanesca with Eggplant

  A traditional pasta Puttanesca is one of my family’s favorite of all Italian dishes.  Always on the short list… Continue reading »

‘Polpettine al Limone’

 ‘Polpettini al Limone’ are yummy lemon-scented meatballs deliciously flavored with garlic, Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley and red chili flakes.  Courtesy of… Continue reading »

‘Tortellini with Snap Peas & Pesto’

I love the freshness of this recipe for ‘Tortellini with Snap Peas & Pesto.’  Tender, cheese-filled tortellini tossed with a… Continue reading »

‘Nonna’s Artichokes’

 This impressive Italian recipe for baked, stuffed artichokes will blow your socks off.  Courtesy of the incomparable Giada De Laurentiis,… Continue reading »

‘Layered Strawberry-Coconut Panna Cotta’

 This luscious layered dessert is bursting with flavor!  A fresh strawberry gelatin with a hint of coconut water, topped with… Continue reading »

Prosciutto-Wrapped Plum Wedges with Mint

That first juicy bite of a perfectly ripe, red-fleshed plum simply bursts in your mouth with flavor.   My Prosciutto-Wrapped Plum… Continue reading »

Farfalle with Balsamic-Roasted Vegetables & Asiago Cheese

 Farfalle, the Italian word for ‘butterflies’ (also known as bow-tie pasta) is the perfect shape for this healthy and flavorful… Continue reading »

‘Crawfish Risotto with Preserved Meyer Lemons’

 This elegant risotto dish hails from the kitchen of the Hot and Hot Fish Club in Birmingham, Alabama.  Truly one… Continue reading »