Blog Archives for tag Italy
‘Crêpe Cannelloni’
This is Italian comfort food at its best. Traditionally made with long, round pasta tubes or cannelloni, this filled and… Continue reading »
‘Spicy Pasta all Norma’
Pasta alla Norma is a classic Italian pasta dish made with cubes of tender eggplant, fresh basil, garlic, dried oregano,… Continue reading »
Endive Salad with Fennel, White Beans & Salami
Something new we are growing in this year’s summer garden is curly endive. An Italian bitter green variety that is… Continue reading »
Radishes in Bagna Cauda
A traditional bagna cauda (‘hot bath’ in Italian) is a rich sauce from the Piedmont region of Italy that is simple in… Continue reading »
Saffron Risotto with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes & Almonds
As a decadent side dish or vegetarian entrée idea, my Saffron Risotto with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes & Almonds is as… Continue reading »
Italian Meatloaf
Wanting to put a tasty Italian spin on a classic meatloaf, I started developing this recipe by listing some of… Continue reading »
Spaghetti with Swiss Chard, Tomatoes & Italian Sausage
Fennel-scented, crumbled Italian sausage not only pairs well with bitter broccoli rabe, but also with Swiss chard, broccolini, escarole and… Continue reading »
Casarecce with Cherry Tomato Sauce, Pancetta & Fresh Mozzarella
One of my go-to pasta dishes that I learned to make while in Italy is a homemade cherry tomato marinara… Continue reading »
Turkey Marsala with Rosemary-Mushroom Sauce
This sweet yet savory mushroom sauce works well on not only turkey, but shrimp, chicken, pork, veal and even over… Continue reading »
Pecorino & Roasted Radish Risotto
It is fun to experiment with flavorings and add-ins for a creamy bowl of homemade risotto. On its own simply… Continue reading »