In my grandparent's house dessert was usually a piece of fruit, that we picked fresh from the trees in the yard. Quite often it was eaten with a bit of cheese, especially aged cheese. It’s a great way
Every home cook should have an arsenal of favorite soup recipes. Whether the soup is to be served as a first course for an elegant dinner party, part of a light lunch with friends or a hearty, complete
Mangia Bene!
Baked Tomatoes, Potatoes and Squash
This is a surprisingly simple dish to put together. Sometimes I serve it only with a chuck of crusty, rustic bread. At other times I add a simple pasta dish,…
Fresh Cherry Vinaigrette
Pretty in pink, this fresh cherry vinaigrette is a summer sensation and a cinch to make. It is delicious tossed with a salad of crisp butter lettuce, goat cheese and…
Orecchiette
In a town that is spread over the tops and slopes of several hills, with quiet streets draped in bougainvillea and houses painted only in whitewash, is where a most…
Passata di Pomodoro
Tomato Passata or Passata di Pomodoro, as it is known in Italy, is made with only one ingredient – Tomatoes. Tomato passata is simply a tomato puree. There is, however,…
Chickpeas with Kale & Ricotta Salata
Chickpeas, also called garbanzo beans and cece in Italian, boast an impressive nutritional profile. Even though they’re small, these little legumes are an excellent source of fiber and protein and packed…