Blog Archives for tag Italian

Fennel-Rubbed Pork Roast with Tomato-Olive Ragu

Pork and fennel are a match made in culinary heaven.  For this pork roast recipe, I put an Italian flare… Continue reading »

‘Braised Artichokes with Tomatoes & Mint’

Visiting Italy in early spring, more specifically Easter-time, is a wonderful idea.  Hands-down their most celebrated holiday each year,  this… Continue reading »

Classic Lasagna Bolognese

My husband made a special dinner request this week which I was thrilled to go along with!  He was craving… Continue reading »

Italian White Bean & Kale Sauté

Another foolproof recipe from the kitchen of the beloved Barefoot Contessa!  If you don’t already have Ina Garten’s latest cookbook… Continue reading »

Marsala Mushroom & Kale Risotto with Gruyere

Into this comforting pot of risotto I decided to add in the sweet taste of Marsala wine, sauteed mushrooms and hearty… Continue reading »

Lemony Kale Risotto with Pistachios

One of the most comforting dishes I can think of is that of a classic Italian risotto.  Short-grain Arborio rice… Continue reading »

‘Ribollita’

A Ribollita is a popular vegetable soup from Tuscany that gets its hearty texture from the addition of torn, leftover bread…. Continue reading »

Orecchiette with Italian Sausage, Broccoli Rabe & Parsnips

I decided to ramp up the traditional Italian pasta dish of orechiette with Italian sausage and broccoli rabe by adding… Continue reading »

Sicilian-Stuffed Peppers

There is something so comforting about a dish like this.  Not only does the Sicilian-inspired filling of rice, ground beef,… Continue reading »

‘Slow-Cooker Sunday Sauce on Spaghetti’

An Italian Sunday Sauce is a slow-cooking meaty tomato sauce similar to a traditional Bolognese sauce, but the difference is… Continue reading »