Blog Archives for tag balsamic vinegar

Pasta Puttanesca with Eggplant

  A traditional pasta Puttanesca is one of my family’s favorite of all Italian dishes.  Always on the short list… Continue reading »

Farfalle with Balsamic-Roasted Vegetables & Asiago Cheese

 Farfalle, the Italian word for ‘butterflies’ (also known as bow-tie pasta) is the perfect shape for this healthy and flavorful… Continue reading »

Sautéed Collard Greens with Dried Currants & Almonds

My Sautéed Collard Greens with Dried Currants & Almonds is a unique dish that is bursting with flavor and a… Continue reading »

Crispy Cauliflower with Black Olives & Capers

 I love the buttery texture of roasted cauliflower.  That’s why this recipe is so tasty—the mixture of textures and flavors… Continue reading »

‘Grilled Sirloin with Celery and Balsamic Vinegar’

Ah…..La Cucina Italiana.  One of the best magazines available today (actually, known as one of the most revered magazines since… Continue reading »

Balsamic-Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Cherry Tomatoes

 One sure sign that the beginning of Fall is upon us is the appearance of brussels sprouts at farmer’s markets… Continue reading »

Grilled Panzanella Salad

This Tuscan bread and tomato salad is a very popular side dish in Italy during the warm summer months.  Grilled… Continue reading »

Vegetable Tian

Layers of tasty vegetables roasted in olive oil and flavored with garlic, thyme, and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar.  This… Continue reading »

Roasted Radicchio with Pine Nuts

A predominant side dish found all across Italy is a decadent grilled vegetable plate—a large platter of grilled eggplant, tomatoes,… Continue reading »