Blog Archives for tag Italy

‘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 »

Saffron Risotto with Asparagus & Pecorino

Every bite of this rich risotto is filled with the deep flavor of saffron, salty grated Pecorino cheese, and heavenly… Continue reading »

‘Ricotta & Egg Gnocchi with Olives, Capers & Tomato Sauce’

This is a perfect Sunday dinner recipe to make for a few reasons.  First, it does take a bit of… Continue reading »

‘Weeknight Porchetta’

If you are lucky enough to have ever traveled to Rome, you have probably seen porchetta on menus at restaurants… Continue reading »

Piemonte Peppers

I learned to make these flavorful roasted peppers while in Italy. A classic addition to an antipasto platter, panini, or… Continue reading »

Cherry Tomato & Fried Caper Caprese

 A classic caprese salad is one of everyone’s Italian favorites.  Juicy tomatoes sliced and served with fresh basil and creamy… Continue reading »

Linguine Genovese

 This traditional pasta recipe from the city of Genoa is popular throughout all of Italy.  Al dente pasta tossed with… Continue reading »

Orecchiette alla Vodka

 Undeniably one of my favorite pasta sauces, a traditional vodka sauce is a creamy pink tomato sauce that is undeniably… Continue reading »

Casarecce with Braised Asparagus, Peas & Pancetta

 Not only is pasta making an exact science, but so is the theory behind which pasta goes with which sauce. … Continue reading »

Beef Tagliata with Arugula & Pecorino

A mainstay on most any menu in Italy is a simple beef salad topped with arugula and shaved Pecorino or… Continue reading »