Blog Archives for tag Parmesan cheese

Trottole with Fennel, Olives & Bread Crumbs

 Trottole is a unique pasta variety supposedly based on the shape of spinning top.  I decided to experiment with this… Continue reading »

‘Spicy Chicken Milanese’

The milanesa is an Italian dish named after the city of Milan that consists of a lightly bread cutlet of… Continue reading »

‘Green Vegetable Soup with Lemon-Basil Pesto’

 I cannot think of a more perfect dish to help celebrate the first day of Spring! After a pretty harsh… Continue reading »

Rigatoni with Broccoli Rabe & Meatballs

A classic pasta dish in Italy is sautéed Italian sausage and broccoli rabe tossed together with short pasta like penne… Continue reading »

‘Farro and Green Olive Salad with Walnuts & Raisins’

I love the Sicilian flavors in this hearty vegetarian salad from Food & Wine magazine.  You can’t go wrong with… Continue reading »

Seared Pork Chops with Parsley-Hazelnut Pesto

 When it comes to pesto sauce, I love experimenting with new flavor combinations.  A traditional Genovese pesto sauce that we… Continue reading »

Decadent Cheese Soufflé

Searching for an impressive dish for that next dinner party? Look no further. You can’t go wrong with a crowd-pleasing,… Continue reading »

‘Chicken Braciole with Spinach’

 One of my favorite dishes that I learned how to make while in Italy was a traditional Braciole.  A rolled… Continue reading »

‘Fennel Soup with Crab & Pistou’

 When I saw this recipe for ‘Fennel Soup with Crab and Pistou’, courtesy of Chef John Besh, in a recent… Continue reading »

‘Warm Chicory Salad with Mushrooms’

   This hearty salad of mixed bitter greens with a warm mushroom vinaigrette is a hearty side salad very similar… Continue reading »