Blog Archives for tag Italian

Ziti al Pastora

  Ziti al Pastora, or Sheperd’s Pasta, is a rustic yet utterly delicious pasta dish with an interesting back story. … Continue reading »

Creamy Almond Mascarpone Mousse

Okay, I admit it.  My love affair with mascarpone cheese began with my first bite of tiramisu many years ago. … Continue reading »

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-Scented Caprese Salad

When tomato season is at its peak, there is no better way to enjoy the season’s crop than with a… Continue reading »

An Italian Style Birthday Cake

The fresh flavors of the season and the spirit of everyday good living are ever-present here in Italy.  It doesn’t… Continue reading »