Blog Archives for tag Italy

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 »

‘Chocolate-Olive Oil Cake with Walnuts’

Swapping in fruity olive oil for butter in a cake recipe makes for a super moist crumb and a lovely… 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 »

‘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 »