How to make a real Italian Caprese salad – insalata Caprese
During the months of June and July when our basil is springing forth, I like nothing more that to throw...
During the months of June and July when our basil is springing forth, I like nothing more that to throw...
Crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, baked breaded zucchini are a delicious summer side dish. They are...
Once you have tried goat cheese and bacon stuffed artichokes, you'll be sure to be making them time and time...
Polenta and goats cheese pie - an absolutely wonderful dish for any time of the day and for all occasions....
How Italians prepare octopus: While on the island of Ponza, some years ago, I was fortunate enough to watch Maurizio,...
Mussels alla Napolitana is a dish normally served during the season. However, you can find some very good quality freshly...
We make no secret of our love for bruschetta. This mushroom, broccoli and red pepper bruschetta, may be some distance...
Fresh fennel and orange is a popular Sicilian salad. It is made with blood oranges when they are in season,...
easy boiled shrimp: We love shrimp in our house and so it's always handy to have some ready cooked, chilled...
This is a thinnish, focaccia stuffed with cheese. The dough is easy to work and can be stored in the...
Cashew and ricotta cheese spread is a very simple recipe with very simple ingredients. It comes together easily in a...
Savory baked ricotta is an Italian favorite for outdoor eating and you can serve it hot or chilled. You may...
How to make hummus: I had not made hummus for many years and I had forgotten how much better it...
Caprese stuffed portobello mushrooms are a wonderful antipasto or side and pretty garnish or even a stand alone vegetable dish....
Cheese and ham eggplant rollatini: It won't be long now until those eggplant start overwhelming us, so we thought it...
PiHow to pickle beets: If you need a reason to wander around your local farmer's market, an opportunity to meet...
Kale Slaw: There are many great ideas for using kale and this recipe for kale slaw (or coleslaw), is one...
Our Top 5 Recipes for Turnip Greens: It really is a thing of beauty to see all the greens growing...
Farmer's market carrot top pesto: Who doesn’t walk through their local fruit and vegetable market without gathering inspiration for the...
If you love artichokes and have access to fresh ones, this recipe for raw artichoke salad with Parmesan cheese, is...
Monferrato pesto with ricotta (as we are calling it), is known in Italy as 'agliata verde Monferrina' and is a...
We know from experience, that you love our artichoke pâté bruschetta! This is because we often sample goodies at the...
Pork and asparagus terrine, a hearty dish that requires a number of steps to prepare. However, we encourage you to...
Baked peeled sweet potato wedges: I usually cook my baked sweet potatoes in their skins, in the oven. Once they...
We love shrimp and this little recipe for an easy shrimp cocktail, is the perfect party dish or snack. This...
Caponata is one of the typical side dishes of Italian cuisine, Sicilian to be precise. Here is how we prepare...
Steamed shrimp with balsamic glaze: This recipe for steamed shrimp with balsamic glaze is perfect for your next antipasto. The sweetness...
what is the Italian order of service? There are many colorful, inventive and varied courses served to you in Italy,...
There are many different recipes for baked spinach and artichoke dip. It appears that everyone has their own personal favorite...
Collard greens as crispy seaweed: Collard greens belong to the same brassica family as broccoli and cabbage. According to research collard...