Blog Archives for tag pine nuts

Sautéed Zucchini Ribbons with Thyme

Yellow squash and zucchini are some of my favorite summertime gems.  So many uses for each and if you can… Continue reading »

Lamb Chops with Mint Oil & Pine Nuts

Seared lamb chops are an elegant, easy and impressive dish to serve your dinner guests.  Pairing lamb chops with the… 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 »

Italian Meatballs with Sautéed Escarole

 An Italian culinary match made in heaven—tender meatballs made with a hearty mixture of ground beef and ground pork, breadcrumbs,… Continue reading »

Braciole al Ragu

Braciole al Ragu, or thinly sliced beef rolled around a filling of parsley, pecorino cheese, pine nuts, and golden raisins… Continue reading »

Torta della Nonna

The name of this creamy tart, Torta della Nonna or ‘Grandmother’s cake,’ conjures up images of a beautiful Italian grandmother… Continue reading »

Savory Escarole Pie

Oh how I love escarole! And oh how pleased I was to discover escarole’s popularity in Italy.  Italians use escarole… Continue reading »

Roasted & Stuffed Red Peppers

This colorful side dish is both delectable and a perfect representation of one of Southern Italy’s favorite flavor combinations—that of… Continue reading »

Cheese Ravioli with Pesto Sauce

If you ask me, you can’t go wrong with anything served with a homemade pesto sauce.  Pesto sauce is one… Continue reading »