Blog Archives for tag Italian

Lemony Spaghetti with Shrimp, Garlic & Pistachios

I read about this combination of flavors in an Italian cooking magazine while I was in Italy a couple of… Continue reading »

‘Beef Involtini with Artichokes’

 Cooking with fresh artichokes takes a bit of time but is well worth it. Especially if you’re making a classic… 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 »

‘Roasted Peppers with Spaghetti Stuffing’

 If the incomparable Martha Stewart were still using her infamous catch phrase, ‘It’s a good thing’, this would be one… 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 »

Mushroom & Leek Risotto with Marcona Almonds

 I’m addicted to making risotto in the oven as opposed to the traditional stove-top version.  (Although my Italian cooking instructors… Continue reading »

Broccoli Rabe, White Bean & Pancetta Sauté

 You can’t go wrong with this classic Italian side dish.  It all starts with salty anchovy paste and sliced garlic;… Continue reading »

‘Warm Goat Cheese Spread with Sun Dried Tomatoes & Basil’

A creamy, warm dip of goat cheese and cream cheese, topped with sweet, fresh basil and tart slivers of sun-dried… Continue reading »