A rustic rice dish from Mantova in the cucina povera tradition, riso …
Brasato ai funghi (Italian Pot Roast with Mushrooms)
While I’m not a vegetarian, meat doesn’t play a very central role …
Zuppa di cicerchie (Grass Pea Soup)
Yes, autumn is well and truly here. There’s a definitely chill in …
Utica Greens
Long time readers will know that, although Memorie di Angelina is a …
Involtini di pesce spada (Swordfish Rolls)
When you think of Sicily, what do you think of? When it …
Panelle (Sicilian Chickpea Fritters)
These Sicilian chickpea fritters, known as panelle in Italian, are often associated with …
Couscous di pesce (Fish Couscous)
On my recent trip to western Sicily for a family wedding, I …
Melanzane a scapece (Marinated Eggplant)
In Neapolitan cookery, the term scapece generally refers to an ancient method for …
Frittelle di pasta cresciuta con zucchine (Zucchini Fritters)
Who doesn’t like fried dough? Certainly no Neapolitan I know. Neapolitan cookery …
Pesche grigliate (Grilled Peaches)
Regular readers will know that a typical dessert in our house is …
Italian Tomato Salad: The Essential Guide
Nothing says summer like and insalata di pomodori, or Italian Tomato Salad. It’s …
Frittata al basilico (Fresh Basil Frittata)
Here’s my nomination for the easiest frittata ever: Frittata al basilico, or …
Bucatini alla Caruso
They say that tenor Enrico Caruso came up with this dish. Caruso, …
Fragole al vino rosso (Strawberries in Red Wine)
We’re in the midst of strawberry season, that blessed time of year …
Saltimbocca alla sorrentina
Chances are, if you know anything about Italian food, you’ve heard of …
Fusilli primavera
I had always thought of “Pasta Primavera” as a modern American invention, …
Coste di bieta gratinate (Gratinéed Swiss Chard Stems)
There are few things that bother me more than throwing out food, …
Erbazzone (Savory Greens Pie)
Erbazzone is a savory vegetable pie from Reggio-Emilia in Emilia-Romagna. Greens are sautéed with …
Pastiera Napoletana
It wouldn’t be a proper Easter dinner in Naples without a pastiera …
Frico
Spring is finally here you say? Well, not around these parts. It’s …
Sformatini di fagiolini (Green Bean Timbales)
A traditional sformato is an old fashioned dish. It’s a dish that takes …
Spaghetti alle cipolle rosse e alici (Spaghetti with Red Onions and Anchovies)
What would the world be without onions? Along with their close cousins …
Migliaccio di semolino (Semolina Cake)
Migliaccio, a crustless Neapolitan Semolina Cake, is a traditional sweet dish for …
Zuppa di orzo (Italian Barley Soup)
Italian cuisine is known for pasta, gnocchi, risotto and polenta. More recently …
Rognoncini trifolati (Sautéed Kidneys)
Long time readers will know that I’m a lover of organ meats—the …