Orecchiette With Sausage, Cima di Rape, & Sun-dried Tomatoes
This is a tasty variation on Orecchiette con Cima di Rape, a traditional Italian favorite from Puglia. Orecchiette, meaning “little ears” in Italian, partners well with pleasantly bitter greens in the...
View ArticleStrawberry Crumb Bars
I live in Florida permanently now, and although there are times when I miss experiencing the seasons, I certainly do miss the cold winters! I love Florida winters and appreciate buying locally grown...
View ArticleCrispy Fried Shrimp With Meyer Lemon Aioli
My husband opened a new restaurant in Naples, Florida, last November. Since then, he has rarely been home for dinner, so I have been cooking large meals much less frequently. I make a few dishes one...
View ArticleCreamy Mustard Pasta With Sausage & Spinach
Mustard is not an ingredient that plays a large role in Italian cuisine, so when I first heard about this recipe, I was intrigued. In northern Italy, many dishes are inspired by German or Austrian...
View ArticleForbidden Rice Salad With Mango, Asparagus, Peppers, & Pomegranate Arils
With the arrival of warmer weather, we tend to eat a lot more salads in my house, and I love mixing things up by using unusual grains and vegetable and fruit combinations. I think forbidden rice is a...
View ArticleBeef Barley Soup
Nothing is more comforting than a bowl of soup to warm you from the inside out. Add some crusty Italian bread, a crisp green mixed salad and some fruit for dessert to create a complete meal. To vary...
View ArticlePasta with Nduja, Shrimps, & Cherry Tomatoes
The countdown is on…..I leave for Italy soon, so my meal planning involves trying to clean out my refrigerator and freezer before we leave. I had some frozen shrimp in the freezer, and some nduja...
View ArticleThe Ever Popular Biscotti
Biscotti have taken the world by storm. These subtly sweet, crisp cookies can be found in different countries around the globe, although they can be traced back to Italy as far back as the fourteenth...
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