Blog Archives for tag Italian

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 »

‘Rustic Italian Gnocchi Soup’

We just couldn’t get enough of this healthy Italian soup!  It was second helpings all around when I made this… Continue reading »

Baked Fish with Garlic-Herb Breadcrumbs & Green Olives

The simplicity of this simple Italian fish dish is what makes it grand.  Part of the alluring charm of Italian… Continue reading »

Red Wine Risotto with Mushrooms & Pecorino

This time of year we are instinctively drawn to comforting dishes like this one.  A traditional Italian risotto made with… Continue reading »

Mushroom Arrabiata

A classic Arrabiata sauce is one of my favorites.  A basic marinara sauce that is made spicy with the addition… Continue reading »

Rapini with Anchovies, Garlic & Lemon

Rapini, otherwise known as broccoli rabe, is a very popular side dish in Italy.  A bitter green that is a… Continue reading »

‘Spinach-Ricotta Gnocchi’

These light and fluffy gnocchi are made with blanched spinach and creamy ricotta cheese. Flavored simply with a pinch of… Continue reading »

Spaghetti with Walnut Sauce

This is such a simple and classic Italian pasta dish; great either on its own as a quick dinner idea,… Continue reading »

‘Aqua Pazza’

‘Aqua Pazza’ = crazy water.  That’s right, crazy water.  Sounds intriguing, right?  This classic Italian dish of white fish poached in a… Continue reading »

‘Osso Buco with Toasted Pine Nut Gremolata’

I chuckled to myself in the grocery store the other day because my impulse purchase was not a stick of… Continue reading »