Zucchini is everywhere in our markets in the summer, but zucchini blossoms are another story. They are awfully hard to find. […]
Fiori di zucca fritti (Angelina’s Fried Zucchini Blossoms) Read Post »
A quick note with a recipe for what is probably the most versatile of winter vegetables: cauliflower. It lends itself
Cavolfiore in salsa di acciughe (Cauliflower in Anchovy Sauce) Read Post »
Some people, I’m told, have an aversion to anchovies. That’s too bad, because it’s hard to think of a more
Fagiolini in salsa di acciughe (Green Beans with Anchovy Sauce) Read Post »
This dish brings back some of my fondest childhood food memories. Calzone di cipolla, or Puglian onion pie, is one
Calzone di cipolla alla pugliese (Puglian Onion Pie) Read Post »
Linguine con alici, or Linguini with Anchovies, is another quick and easy dish for those days when you don’t really
Linguine con alici (Linguini with Anchovies) Read Post »
Spaghetti alla puttanesca is another weeknight stand-by in our house. So quick and—for lack of a better word—lusty. Ingredients Makes
Spaghetti alla puttanesca (“Streetwalker” Spaghetti) Read Post »
One of my favorite cold weather salads back in Rome were puntarelle, a kind of chicory typically dressed with a
Quick Note: Salade frisée à l’anchoiade Read Post »
Here’s a quick note on another staple weeknight dinner: pasta al tonno. Very fast and almost as easy as opening
Pasta al tonno (Pasta with Tuna Sauce) Read Post »
A quick note today on the method for roasting peppers. And a very common—and very savory—antipasto: peperoni con alici, or
How to Roast a Pepper Read Post »
