Pesto alla Genovese
Cinque Terra (five towns) are the romantic, picturesque hillside villages in the Liguria region of northern Italy (close to Genoa).Continue Reading
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Light Vegetable Lasagna
Who isn’t a fan of this luscious layering of sauce and fresh pasta? Lasagna, said to have evolved from perhapsContinue Reading
What to do with zested lemons?
How many times have you zested or peeled a lemon for a recipe and then wondered what to do withContinue Reading
Interview: Learning to Cook Italian
“Confidence in the kitchen comes from repetition,” This quote from Erica De Mane, author of The Flavors of SouthernContinue Reading
Roasted Peppers with capers – sweet, savory and just the right colors.
Mangia i tuoi colori – Eat your colors. Or as our grandmothers used to say, “Eat your vegetables!” Perhaps thisContinue Reading
Nana’s Fettuccine Alfredo – with whole wheat pasta
My grandmother’s parents were born in the lush, green mountains of Southern Italy, in the vicinity of Naples. Olive treesContinue Reading
Cucidati – Sicilian Christmas Cookies
Ilove creating a bit of Italy in my kitchen and then sharing it with friends and family, especially during theContinue Reading
Spinach and Ricotta Tortelli
Pasta of the Week: Tortelli I love shopping for kitchen gadgets. Last week’s project was to look for a newContinue Reading
Savory Pleasure -Winter Squash with Tagliatelle
Pasta of the Week One of my favorite Italian cookbooks and one that every serious Italian cook should own isContinue Reading
Spaghetti with Broccolini, Olive oil, Chili peppers, and Garlic
Pasta of the Week Oh, for the love of pasta, the world’s favorite dish. In honor of this beloved food,Continue Reading
