Blog Archives for tag Italy

‘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 »

‘Pasta with Chickpeas’
What a lovely northern Italian pasta! Simple to make but really, really memorable, this pasta is a mixture of your… Continue reading »

‘Roman-Style Chicken Sauté with Artichokes’
Ah, Rome. During my time in Southern Italy after culinary school, I traveled via train from Sorrento to Rome a total of… Continue reading »

Swiss Chard & Golden Raisin-Stuffed Turkey Tenderloin with Marinara Sauce
I love the southern Italian influences in this hearty stuffed turkey dish. A popular flavor combo in that region is… Continue reading »

Pasta with Rotisserie Chicken, Tomato-Basil Sauce & Pecorino
My favorite thing to do with the beautiful Roma tomatoes from our garden is to make homemade marinara sauce. It… Continue reading »

Tender Veal Meatballs with Fresh Rosemary
Ground veal by nature is a tender and very flavorful meat. I love using it either on its own for… Continue reading »

‘Ribollita’
A classic Ribollita is a hearty bean and greens stew hailing from Florence, Italy. The beans are cooked until tender along… Continue reading »