vegetable Archives

Zuppa di scarola e fagioli (Escarole and Bean Soup)

3 November 2009

Here’s a quick and easy dish, typical of the Campania region of Italy, that is a cold weather weeknight staple […]

29 October 2009

The Romans out there will know that Thursdays in Rome (and perhaps in the rest of Italy) is gnocchi day.

17 October 2009

Pappardelle, those extra-wide egg noodles typical of Tuscany, are perhaps my favorite pasta. There’s something about wide noodles—I love Chinese

6 October 2009

A frittata is a great solution to those nights when you want something savory but don’t have much time (or

3 October 2009

While it’s true that we mostly eat Italian at home, there are some dishes that even I have to admit

26 September 2009

Many people think of minestrone as the kind of hearty fare best eaten in the cold weather months. Minestrone is

20 September 2009

Once you know how to make fresh pasta, there are myriad ways you can put your knowledge to delicious use.

15 September 2009

Fall is my favorite season, and one of the best reasons to love the fall is all the wonderful food

10 September 2009

A quick note today on the method for roasting peppers. And a very common—and very savory—antipasto: peperoni con alici, or