Tuscan ‘Gnudi: Italy’s naked pasta.
Gnudo means “naked ” in Italian. This dumplings belong to the Peasant cooking tradition of Tuscany. The origin of the... Continua »
Sausage,Zucchini, Rosemary and Tomato Sauce. Umbria in a dish.
While I was working as a travel agent in Perugia, Italy, lunch breaks were spent at the nearby “Caffe’ Perusia”.... Continua »
Roman Style Semolina Gnocchi ~ Gnocchi alla Romana
What does come to mind when you think of Rome? The Coliseum, right??! When I think of Rome, instead, I... Continua »
Stuffed Flank Steak Pocket. Say Cheese!!!
Flank Steaks are not only relatively inexpensive, compared to other cuts of meat, but also super delicious! I typically sear... Continua »
Soffioni di Ricotta~ Italian Cheesecake Bites
Imagine a Cheesecake that is light and fluffy, wrapped in a crunchy, buttery, crust. That is a Soffione, a typical... Continua »
Canederli ~Italian Bread Dumplings~ with Walnut and Gorgonzola sauce
Canederli belong to the traditional recipes of Northern Italy. The Alto Adige region, where Earthy cooking is at the essence.
Peasant... Continua »
PYRIZHKY: panini ripieni morbidissimi alla pasta madre.
I Piroshki o Pyrizhky (Pirozki) sono dei panini di pasta lievitata originari Russi. La particolarita' e' che i Pirozki sono... Continua »
Savory Zucchini Bread Pudding. Mattonella di Zucchine.
Zucchini Bread Pudding? It's a vegetarian Nirvana, I can tell you that! Also, I never thought I could get so... Continua »
Hawaiian Meatloaf with Pineapple Teriyaki sauce. Polpettone Hawaiiano all’Ananas.
Not your mother's meatloaf for sure! Mine has ~of course~ an Hawaiian twist to the Italian basics. While I kept... Continua »
Chicken Marengo : Napoleon’s favorite.
A rich yet simple dish: Chicken Marengo. June 1800. After winning battle of Marengo, norhtern Italy, Napoleon was hungry. His... Continua »