Blog Archives for tag Italian

‘Ricotta Chocolate Chip Cookies’

I dare you to try and eat just one of these chocolate chip cookies! No joke, they are addictive. With… Continue reading »

‘Slow-Roasted Salmon’

From one of my favorite cookbooks, Giada De Laurentiis’ Giada’s Italy: My Recipes for La Dolce Vita, this recipe for slow-roasted… Continue reading »

Crostini with Mascarpone & Balsamic Strawberries

At first the thought of combining tart balsamic vinegar with sweet, ripe strawberries might sound strange.  I understand because I… Continue reading »

Prosciutto e Melone

Sweet ripe cantaloupe effortlessly wrapped in a thin slice of salty prosciutto is a classic first course throughout all of Italy…. Continue reading »

Pan-Seared Salmon with Herb-Caper Bagna Cauda

Hailing from Piedmont, a northwestern region of Italy, a bagna cauda is a traditional anchovy-butter sauce oftentimes served with crudites as… Continue reading »

Grilled Polenta Cakes with Balsamic Mushrooms & Gorgonzola

Polenta is a classic Italian side dish is made by boiling cornmeal until it is smooth and creamy.  It can be… Continue reading »

‘Italian Carrot Salad’

Say goodbye to those boring carrot salads of the past! You know the ones…drenched in mayo and tossed with raisins. … Continue reading »

Classic Tiramisu

Not only one of our favorite desserts, a classic tiramisu is also one of the easiest to make and one… Continue reading »

‘Puttanesca Pork Chops’

This gorgeous puttanesca sauce recipe would work really well not only with pork chops, but chicken, shrimp, scallops or your favorite… Continue reading »

‘Mushroom Ragoût with Cheese Ravioli’

A traditional ragoût is a French stew (of meat and vegetables but also sometimes just vegetables) traditionally served as a main course…. Continue reading »