10 for 1 – Super Versatile Scallopine
At least 10 different dish variations are possible from this one veal cutlet recipe.
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Romano Bean Salad
Gotta love this time of the year when so many fantastic vegetables are in season. Romano beans (aka Italian flat beans or pole beans) are aplenty.
Zucchini, Potato, Onion & Tomato Stew (Ciambotta)
A fan reminded me that zucchini is overflowing the garden, so how about two Friday Recipes to cook this prolific summer vegetable. Gagootz is an Italian-American word for zucchini. It derives from the name of an Italian squash cucuzza.
Sweet Grilled Shrimp on a Hot Summer Day
Enjoy caprese, sweet grilled shrimp, pesto and pasta, and sip home-made sangria for your next meal on a sultry summer day.
My Favorite Dish – Eggplant Parmigiana
My favorite dish in the whole world, to cook and to eat. Don’t miss the bonus controversy on how to prepare it!
Friday Recipe: Hot or Mild? A Quick Paprika Pasta Sauce Your Way!
Paprika loves fat. And you’re gonna love this recipe, whether you choose to make it spicy or mild.
Yes, North Beach is Making a Comeback
In my 20 years living in the Village I’ve seen places open and I’ve seen them close. Some I miss, some I don’t.
Friday Recipe: da Flora’s Arancini with a Spicy Aioli
All of those who gathered at my private Sunday dinner at da Flora raved about our il pranzo. The women at da Flora were at the top of their game!
Bistecca alla Pizzaiola (Steak in a Spicy Tomato Sauce)
Rib-eye, San Marzanos, roasted potatoes, and escarole, in one hour.
Friday Recipe: Ribollita (Twice-Boiled Vegetable Soup)
I’ve eaten a lot of the classic Tuscan soup Ribollita (re-boiled). This is one of the best I’ve had.
You Need to Chill, North Beach
I thought this was behind us. Another North Beach art gallery, open just four months, was vandalized recently. The historical home of San Francisco poets, artists, bohemians, City Lights bookstore, of Ginsberg’s Howl that they tried to suppress in the ’50s – can do better than this
Pollo Oreganata (Chicken and Vegetables Roasted with Oregano)
A zesty dish from Campania that you can have on the table in about an hour.
North Beach Primavera: Yo-Yos, Stonefruit and Tanks!
Come and meet up with me in the Village of North Beach today!
Strolling for Gelato in North Beach
Gelato is one of those quintessential Italian desserts. With less butterfat and more sugar than American ice cream, it has a smoother texture that allows the quality of the ingredients to shine through. In the heart of North Beach, you might expect gelaterias to line …
North Beach Sunday Farmer’s Market
Sunday was a chilly, foggy morning and the Village was still abuzz. North Beach denizens flocked to the Farmer’s Market near the library (Columbus/Mason).