Rome and Lazio Archives

Penne all’arrabbiata (“Angry” Penne)

17 August 2009

Here’s another signature dish of Roman cooking, penne all’arrabbiata or ‘angry’ penne, perfect for an impromtu meal or snack when […]

13 August 2009

There are so many different ways to stuff a pepper. Here’s one, Tuna Stuffed Peppers, that I particularly like. Stuffed peppers

6 August 2009

There is surely no meat more typical of the Mediterranean basin than lamb. Sheep husbandry began in pre-historic times and

30 July 2009

This is comfort food at its most comforting, one of the many humble but delicious dishes that typify popular cooking

6 July 2009

Here’s another super simple pasta that I call the “mother of all pasta dishes” since its garlic and oil base

6 July 2009

Fettuccine alla papalina, or “Fettuccine for the Pope”, is an upscale reinterpretation of the earthy spaghetti alla carbonara. The story

28 June 2009

This savory Roman chicken dish, also known as pollo alla romana, is enormously satisfying. Although you could precede it with