Blog Archives for tag Italy

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 »

Turkey Marsala with Rosemary-Mushroom Sauce

This sweet yet savory mushroom sauce works well on not only turkey, but shrimp, chicken, pork, veal and even over… Continue reading »

Pecorino & Roasted Radish Risotto

It is fun to experiment with flavorings and add-ins for a creamy bowl of homemade risotto.  On its own simply… 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 »

‘Porchetta-Style Roast Pork’

A classic in Italian cooking, a traditional porchetta is a delectable boneless pork roast most often flavored with garlic, fresh rosemary, fennel… 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 »