Sicilian Girl

Tweet Born in New Orleans in 1901, Louis Armstrong, considered to be the founding father of jazz, loved Red Beans and Rice. He adored this dish so much that he signed all of his letters “Am red beans and ricely yours” Almost every restaurant in New Orleans serves a version of this comforting icon. I [...]

Tweet The quintessential Italian vegetable soup! I have never made a casual  pot of  my Minestrone. What do I mean by that? It’s simple really, each time I prepare this signature recipe, I do so with intention and purpose. This particular pot simmering on the stove today is more than mere vegetables and broth. It [...]

Tweet Fagioli, also known as pasta fazool, is a typical dish of the Italian table. In nearly every region, province and village you will find a version of this pasta and bean soup. There are countless unique recipes that change from place to place, which is as good a reason as any … to try [...]

Tweet Beans are so darn good for you that I’m always looking for ways to incorporate them in our meals. This recipe is great as an antipasto all by itself, put it on top of a slice of grilled rustic bread (Bruschetta) as a mid-day snack (merende)  or add a bit of proscuitto and now [...]