Blog Archives for tag Italy

Radicchio & Watercress Salad with Pine Nuts, Mushrooms and Prosciutto

Very similar to the classic Italian tricolore salad of radicchio, endive and arugula with shaved Parmesan over top, my version of… Continue reading »

Mami Camilla’s Marinated Chili Peppers

While studying in Italy a few years back, I stayed at the charming Hotel Soleluna, a bed & breakfast in… Continue reading »

‘Crêpe Cannelloni’

This is Italian comfort food at its best. Traditionally made with long, round pasta tubes or cannelloni, this filled and… Continue reading »

‘Spicy Pasta all Norma’

Pasta alla Norma is a classic Italian pasta dish made with cubes of tender eggplant, fresh basil, garlic, dried oregano,… Continue reading »

Endive Salad with Fennel, White Beans & Salami

Something new we are growing in this year’s summer garden is curly endive.  An Italian bitter green variety that is… Continue reading »

Radishes in Bagna Cauda

A traditional bagna cauda (‘hot bath’ in Italian) is a rich sauce from the Piedmont region of Italy that is simple in… Continue reading »

Saffron Risotto with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes & Almonds

As a decadent side dish or vegetarian entrée idea, my Saffron Risotto with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes & Almonds is as… Continue reading »

Italian Meatloaf

Wanting to put a tasty Italian spin on a classic meatloaf, I started developing this recipe by listing some of… Continue reading »

Spaghetti with Swiss Chard, Tomatoes & Italian Sausage

Fennel-scented, crumbled Italian sausage not only pairs well with bitter broccoli rabe, but also with Swiss chard, broccolini, escarole and… Continue reading »

Casarecce with Cherry Tomato Sauce, Pancetta & Fresh Mozzarella

One of my go-to pasta dishes that I learned to make while in Italy is a homemade cherry tomato marinara… Continue reading »