Blog Archives for tag Italian

Balsamic Kale & Cherry Tomato Panzanella

Spring and summer are the best times of year to make a Tuscan bread salad, otherwise known as a panzanella. … Continue reading »

Caprese Grilled Pork with Pesto

Grilling out this time of year is simply a must. This week, we decided to grill some pork chops on… Continue reading »

Saltimbocca

Simple in its ingredients and preparation, yet anything-but-simple in its taste, Saltimbocca is as classic as Italian dishes get.  Simply… Continue reading »

‘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 »