Unmasking Sgroppino
Other than being able to recite a slightly bawdy poem about how good people become naughty and spouses go their separate ways during...
Red Wine Risotto with Brie, Figs & Walnuts
Brie, fresh figs, walnuts, and red wine are a classic combination that I enjoy and one that I thought would work well in risotto. This...
Pasta in Red Wine & Onion Sauce
I never had this pasta dish growing up nor did I eat it when I lived in Italy. I did, however, discover it in an Italian cookbook. ...
Ingredient Spotlight: Wine
Cabernet Sauvignon in the box; Prosecco on the left & in the glass; Shiraz on the right. Over 6-1/2 liters of delicious wine that cost...
Limoncello
Limoncello made with vodka on the left and grain alcohol on the right. When I left Italy in 2002, I carefully packed two coolers full of...
Lemon & Garlic Butter Roasted Chicken
T. Rex loves crispy chicken skin and this recipe delivers. I slather butter under the skin and place the chicken on a rack to allow the...
Grapefruit Feta Salad
Grapefruit, feta cheese, olives…the ingredients in this salad may seem like a weird combination but they actually work well together. ...
Tilapia Topped with Tangelo Salsa Served over Black Beans & Corn Cakes
Shortly after moving to my small town, I thought of opening up a bistro. One night, I lay awake creating a menu. While I never did open...
Ingredient Spotlight: Citrus
Red grapefruit, lime, orange, tangerine, and small blood orange (Moro variety) When I was a little girl, I often went to school with...
Italian Bean Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette Topped with Tuna or Tofu
When I lived in Italy, every few weeks, I would buy myself a ready-to-eat salad that contained frisée lettuce, corn, and borlotti beans. ...
