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 …
Salsa di noci (Ligurian Walnut Sauce)
I would venture to say that, other than producing Christopher Columbus, Liguria is probably …
Cavolini di Bruxelles fritti (Fried Brussels Sprouts)
As the holidays draw to a close, we all want to eat …
Risotto allo champagne (Champagne Risotto)
Risotto allo champagne, or Champagne Risotto, is a simple but elegant first …
Struffoli (Angelina’s Honey Balls)
Struffoli, small balls of dough fried and then covered in honey, is …
Patate dolci alla griglia (Grilled Sweet Potatoes)
We said goodbye to our outdoor grill back in late October. Covering …
Baccalà in guazzetto (Roman Style Salt Cod in Tomato Sauce)
Here is the “other” Roman way with salt cod: baccalà in guazzetto, …
Tagliatelle carciofi e funghi (Tagliatelle with Artichoke Hearts and Mushrooms)
In many ways, we lovers of Italian food here in the US …
Coscia di tacchino ripiena al forno (Oven-Roasted Rolled Stuffed Turkey Thigh)
There’s nothing quite so impressive as a whole roast turkey brought to …
Fave e cicoria (Fava Bean Purée with Chicory)
La cucina povera, or the cuisine of the poor, has become quite …
Salvia fritta (Fried Sage Leaves)
You may love sage like I do, for flavoring stews and beans, …
Shrimp Scampi
This blog is dedicated to continental Italian food—the kind of food you’ll …
Barchette di sedano con gorgonzola e noci (Celery Boats with Gorgonzola and Walnuts)
I don’t know about you, but when I’m making a “major” meal …
Salsicce e fagioli (Sausage and Beans)
Pork and beans were meant for each other—think franks and beans from …
Spaghetti alla Nerano
We’ve featured pasta and zucchini before, but this celebrated dish from the Sorrento peninsula …
Tale of Two Spritzes: Aperol Spritz and Campari Spritz
Summer is coming to a close and the temperatures around here are …
Peperoni al gratin (Peppers au gratin)
Here is one of the simplest ways to make peppers and, to …
Pollo al mattone (Chicken under a Brick)
Pollo al mattone, which I would translate roughly as “chicken under a …
Melanzane al cioccolato (Chocolate Eggplant)
Chocolate Eggplant? It sounds like a culinary joke or some newfangled fusion …
Spaghetti con la bottarga
Bottarga—cured fish roe typical of Sardinian and Sicilian cookery—is an unusual but tasty …
Pomodori ripieni di tonno (Tuna Stuffed Tomatoes)
At our house, summer is a time for unfussy, often no cook eating. …
Spuma di ricotta alle pesche sciroppate (Whipped Ricotta with Peaches in Syrup)
I don’t have much of a sweet tooth. As I’ve mentioned before, …
Zucchine cacio e uova (Zucchini with Egg and Cheese)
Zucchini and eggs were meant for each other. They are found together …
Agnello in umido (Lamb in Tomato Sauce)
Lamb may be my very favorite red meat. It’s more interesting than …