Blog Archives for tag Parmesan cheese

Spicy Italian Sausage & Broccolini Calzones

Homemade calzones are a really fun way to use your favorite ball of pizza dough.  Basically just a stuffed pizza,… Continue reading »

Zucchini Parmesan

Funny story. We are growing yellow squash in our veggie garden again this summer and lo and behold, while out… Continue reading »

Baked Orechiette with Roasted Eggplant, Cherry Tomatoes & Kale-Walnut Pesto

My husband adores a baked pasta. His favorite is the baked spaghetti served at Athens Pizza House here in Atlanta,… 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 »

Saffron Risotto with Parmesan

Traditionally known as Risotto alla Milanese, this northern Italian classic is made with short-grained Arborio rice, saffron and grated Parmesan cheese…. Continue reading »

Chickpea & Spinach Gratin-Stuffed Portobellos

The French culinary term gratin comes from the transitive verb gratiné meaning crust.  You can serve just about any vegetable as a gratin,… Continue reading »

‘Barley Risotto’

What most people don’t realize about risotto is that it is actually a cooking method, not necessarily the name of… Continue reading »

‘Lemon Parmesan Carrots’

If it was ever possible for carrots to be classified as ‘decadent’, this recipe is the reason.  Whole carrots rubbed… Continue reading »

Veal Meatballs with Marsala Mushrooms

The smell of anything cooking with Marsala wine is just divine.  Marsala is a slightly sweet yet rich fortified wine… Continue reading »

‘Pistachio Pesto Pizza’

I adore this ooey-gooey white pizza.  It starts with your favorite pizza dough being slathered with a simple pistachio pesto:… Continue reading »