…like to add just a pinch of finely minced parsley. If you like, you can gussy up your carpaccio with all sorts of garnishes: a few capers, shaved fennel, arugula,…
Verza e salsiccia (Italian Sausage and Cabbage)
…Savoy cabbage, finely shredded 1 apple, peeled, cored and diced (optional) Fennel seeds (optional) Salt and pepper Broth or water Directions Prick the sausages and sauté them over medium heat…
Taralli pugliesi
…flavorings, the most common being fennel seeds or (my personal favorite) cracked black pepper. Ingredients Makes enough for a medium sized bowl 250g (1/2 lb) flour, preferably of the “OO”…
Patate dolci alla griglia (Grilled Sweet Potatoes)
…parsley is optional; this time I added some fennel fronds I had on hand. I really enjoy their mild anise scent. The most typical vegetable for this treatment is zucca,…
Insalata di cozze (Mussels Salad)
…on the classic Italian oil and vinegar salad dressing. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes, if you like a little ‘kick’. Let them sit a while to absorb the…
Contorni and Salads
…Fennel) Funghi trifolati (‘Truffled’ Mushrooms) Gratin di cavolini di Bruxelles e funghi (Brussels Sprouts and Mushroom Gratin) Insalata di arance rosse (Blood Orange Salad) Insalata di patate e tonno (Tuna…
Secondi piatti
…Fagioli e tonno (Cannellini Bean and Tunafish Salad) Filetti di baccalà (Deep Fried Salt Cod Filets) Filetti di pesce al finocchio (Fish Fillets with Braised Fennel) Gamberoni alla griglia (Grilled…
Insalata caprese all’americana (American-Style Caprese Salad)
…the urge to be creative. This week’s post is one of those rare occasions. Here’s an American style variation on a classic caprese salad mixing an iconic New World ingredient…
