Blog Archives for tag white wine

‘Lamb Shanks with Leeks & Grapes’

My love for anything and everything braised continues on with this outstanding recipe from the incomparable Mario Batali. (I came… Continue reading »

Brown & Wild Rice Pilaf with Dandelion Greens & Balsamic Mushrooms

Dandelion greens are a popular bitter green in Italian cooking that resemble a small bunch of Swiss chard or beet… Continue reading »

‘Rhubarb Chutney with Pork Roast’

With fresh rhubarb at the end of its season (drat!) I tend to buy it when I see it and… Continue reading »

Herb-Crusted Scallops over Black Truffle Pasta

If you can find either black or white truffle butter at your local market, it is an affordable way to… Continue reading »

Tangy Sautéed Mushrooms

A.K.A….my Dad’s mushroom recipe.  Whether he was grilling out or making a nice baked fish recipe for dinner, these mushrooms… Continue reading »

Roast Chicken & Spring Vegetable Linguine with Crème Fraîche

This gorgeous spring pasta has a lot of great things going for it. First, the colorful mixture of spring veggies… 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 »

‘Lamb Shanks with White Beans & Roasted Endive’

I recently purchased a new robin’s egg blue Dutch oven (yay!) and have been breaking it in with comforting braised… 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 »

Grilled Barbecue Chicken

Craving the slightly sweet, yet tangy, and a bit spicy taste of barbecue sauce, we decided on marinating and grilling… Continue reading »