Blog Archives for tag Italy

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 »

Bucatini with Asparagus, Pancetta & Marcona Almonds

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, bucatini is one of my top-three favorite pasta shapes (pappardelle and… Continue reading »

‘Light Italian Wedding Soup’

I adore a classic Italian wedding soup and this version couldn’t be any easier.  A chicken stock base with diced… Continue reading »