Roasted Garlic lemon Cream
Some days it is just too darn hot to cook. This is especially true if you live in the Grand Canyon state of Arizona! So, standing in front of…
Soup
Pasta & Peas Stracciatella
Stracciatella is an Italian egg drop soup. Traditionally, it is a light soup made with chicken broth, eggs, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and Italian parsley. I have added farfalle pasta (butterfly)…
Beef-Barley Soup
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In this month of January 2016, it seems that just about everyone in the country, from coast to coast, is experiencing unusually cold weather. A few days ago, it…
How to Grate Nutmeg
Nutmeg, the healthy spice that takes a back seat to your everyday spices for much of the year, comes out swinging during the holidays. This seemingly seasonal spice is…
Vegetable & Italian Sausage Soup
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…
Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
By using canned diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano, you will have this soup ready in no time at all. First, I saute the vegetables then add the…
Chilled Summer Spa Soup
After making a batch of my flavored ice cubes, I got the idea to make a cold soup. I didn’t really want a hearty gazpacho, rather a light, cool…
Chickpea Soup with Parmesan-Rosemary Croutons
Whether you call them chickpeas or garbanzo beans, these little legumes pack a nutritional punch. They are low in fat and are an excellent source of nutrients, fiber and…
Italian Gazpacho
Gazpacho, the tomato-based, cold soup that is world famous, has many variations. Originating in the southern Spanish region of Andalucia, gazpacho is a refreshing summer soup. I call it…
Zuppa di Pesce
When I was living in the San Francisco Bay Area, I could easily find fresh fish and seafood just about any time of the year. The fish counter in…
Okra Gumbo
Okra, also known as “gumbo” or “lady fingers,” is a highly nutritious edible green pod vegetable. It’s available fresh just about year-round in the South and from May-October in other…
Lasagna Soup
Lasagna has been a part of my family’s Christmas dinner for as long as I can remember and it’s the only time I really ever make it anymore. …
Roasted Fennel Soup
For many folks, soup is the original comfort food, whether it’s a soothing light stracciatella or a hearty pasta e fagioli. This full-bodied fennel soup falls somewhere in between.…
Zuppa di Cipolle
Onion soups have been popular since Roman times and as you may recall from your history class, Henry II, future king of France, married a lovely Italian girl from…
Zucchini Lemon Soup
The majority of the soups I make are of a hearty variety, like Minestrone and Lentil. You know the kind that warm you up on a cold winter’s day.…
If These Jars Could Talk …
If these soup-filled (Minestrone, Macaroni & Cauliflower) jars could talk, they would tell you that they’ve been in the family for some time now and that they will be…
Minestrone
This is the quintessential Italian vegetable soup! Whether I prepare it to accompany that leftover Thanksgiving turkey sandwich, for a light Christmas Eve dinner or a stand-alone bowl of…
Pasta e Fagioli (Pasta & Bean Soup)
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…
Pomodoro con Pane (Tomato with Bread Soup)
I think it’s safe to say, I have never ever thrown away a piece of bread … ever. Why would I, when there is always a use for even…
Melanzane e Orzo Soup (Eggplant and Pasta)
Southern Italians use eggplants in a variety of dishes, from Sicilian caponata to eggplant parmesan. My favorite being the simplest … breaded and fried. (I can make an entire…