Blog Archives for tag Italian

Pan-Seared Salmon with Herb-Caper Bagna Cauda

Hailing from Piedmont, a northwestern region of Italy, a bagna cauda is a traditional anchovy-butter sauce oftentimes served with crudites as… Continue reading »

Caprese Grilled Pork with Pesto

Grilling out this time of year is simply a must. This week, we decided to grill some pork chops on… Continue reading »

Balsamic Kale & Cherry Tomato Panzanella

Spring and summer are the best times of year to make a Tuscan bread salad, otherwise known as a panzanella. … Continue reading »

‘Mushroom Ragoût with Cheese Ravioli’

A traditional ragoût is a French stew (of meat and vegetables but also sometimes just vegetables) traditionally served as a main course…. Continue reading »

Prosciutto e Melone

Sweet ripe cantaloupe effortlessly wrapped in a thin slice of salty prosciutto is a classic first course throughout all of Italy…. Continue reading »

Panzanella with Rainbow Chard, Olives & Ricotta Salata

Another tasty idea for leftover bread! Toast cubes of it with a touch of olive oil until crispy, and make… Continue reading »

Cacio e Pepe Roasted Potatoes

It’s fun to take your favorite combination of flavorings from a classic dish and transfer those flavors over to another… Continue reading »

‘Puttanesca Pork Chops’

This gorgeous puttanesca sauce recipe would work really well not only with pork chops, but chicken, shrimp, scallops or your favorite… Continue reading »

Crostini with Mascarpone & Balsamic Strawberries

At first the thought of combining tart balsamic vinegar with sweet, ripe strawberries might sound strange.  I understand because I… Continue reading »

‘Bitter Rice’

This hearty risotto gets its lovely hues from a pinch of golden saffron and some chopped radicchio.  The bitter radicchio… Continue reading »