Blog Archives for tag Italy

Braciole al Ragu

Braciole al Ragu, or thinly sliced beef rolled around a filling of parsley, pecorino cheese, pine nuts, and golden raisins… Continue reading »

Tagliatelle with Traditional Bolognese Sauce

Wanna make a bet?  I think that if you took a poll of what people consider to be the most… Continue reading »

Delizia alle Fragole

One of the first desserts I made while in Sorrento was Delizia al Limone, or Lemon Spongecake with Cream—a double… Continue reading »

Trio of Vegetable Antipasti

What a gorgeous plate this is!  You can’t go wrong with this colorful and flavorful Trio of Vegetable Antipasti as… Continue reading »

Fried Shrimp with Anchovy Sauce

This satisfying dish was one of the first I ate while in southern Italy.  I still remember the taste of… Continue reading »

Caprese Panino

Here’s a quick Italian lesson for you—the word panini is the plural form of panino, which is the word for… Continue reading »

Fusilli alla Norma di Bellini

Fusilli alla Norma di Bellini, or Fusilli with Eggplant and Mozzarella Cheese is another delicious way to practice your homemade… Continue reading »

Pumpkin Ravioli with a Sage-Butter Sauce

Tender roasted pumpkin combined with creamy ricotta cheese, fresh mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, and a pinch of nutmeg, mixed together… Continue reading »

Arrivederci Sorrento

Isn’t it funny how towards the end of an extended stay somewhere, time seems to syphon faster and faster before… Continue reading »

Grazie Mille, Ristorante Tasso

Six weeks ago I began the second half of my culinary externship here in the lovely Sorrento, Italy.  I transitioned… Continue reading »