Croccante has always been a indulgence of mine; whether it be pistachio, almond, or hazelnut.   It is simple

Do you sometimes feel as though you are on food information overload?  I certainly do,  but that does not

A simple to prepare pasta dish featuring a light sauce balancing the tartness of fresh lemon juice and the dis

Eggplant Polpette poorly translated into English as Eggplant "Meatballs" is actually a vegetarian dish.  Th

Summer's end is often bittersweet for me, a time when I begin to look forward to crisp autumn fruit yet must s

The dog days of summer beg for foods that come together effortlessly.  Bruschetta with Tomato, Mozzarella &am

A traditional Tuscan classic with a twist.

Beefsteak Florentine is traditionally served rare and the cooking instructions reflect that. If you prefer a m

Tuscans are a proud people, their cuisine generally straightforward and satisfying often an outgrowth of Cucin

I know what you are thinking...again with the peaches!  The season is so short, who can resist when your favo

White peaches are piled high in all of the markets right now and I plan to use them every way possible in the

Tuna steaks are the oceans answer to a meaty style fish, substantial enough to satisfy the most discerning po

Cafe Shakerato surely evolved to satisfy those Italians who simply could not survive without their espresso,

Thoughts of summer soups often bring to mind something chilled to stave off the off the heat, but why shy away

A twist on the traditional chiffon cake giving it a gentle almond scent. The cake itself is dairy free making

I've always thought that Deviled Eggs really don't get the respect they deserve: so often associated with hom

Mio Martito makes two versions of this aperitivo, one using Prosecco for a Spritz Frizzante and the second usi

Strawberries with Prosecco features local strawberries in such an elegant manner; truly summer entertaining

Did a dish ever seem so tempting that you couldn't wait to eat it?  Well, this is where the term Scottadito 

Frankly, whats not to love about a pasta dish that uses one pot, with a start to finish time of 20 minutes? Â

Is there anything more disappointing than an out of season tomato?  Honestly, there is nothing that can comp

Puttanesca sauce pairs perfectly with most white fleshed fish.  Sablefish also referred  to as Butterfish o

Originating from the slums of Naples, Puttanesca sauce takes it name from the word puttana meaning prostitut

Tonno e Fagioli is an Italian classic, some say it originated in Tuscany.  This is quite possibly true sin

A traditional southern Italian specialty at Easter.

Friends are the family you have the privilege of choosing and how blessed we have been.  La Famiglia V has be

A simple and delicious make ahead lasagna, wonderful for entertaining. The process of degorging eggplant is an

A coming together of Torta della Nonna and Torta del Nonno. The recipe may seem daunting since it is rather le

A true one meal dish.

A pasta dish that is full of flavor and simple to prepare. If your fishmonger does not have a thick piece of s

Once you have the pastry crust or pasta frolla prepared and partially baked, the Crostata takes no time at all

Adapted from the A16 Food & Wine Cookbook

Cucina Povera, the food of the poor,  is a recurring theme in regional Italian cooking. With the limited avai

A quick egg dish that can serve as a late night supper or breakfast

Marinara sauce is an essential in any Italian pantry and so easy to make at home.  With is recipe you can alw

Every culture has symbolic rituals surrounding the beginning of a new year, each of which focus on good health