Tag: veal

Couscous with Veal, Cauliflower, Red Peppers & Saffron

Couscous with Veal, Cauliflower, Red Peppers & Saffron

Sicily has been on my mind. I recalled a remarkable day on the northern coast where I learned of 2 new ingredients for my Italian-American cooking, couscous and saffron. We spent a delightful day in San Vito lo Capo lounging on the soft pink beach, 

Veal and Spring Peas from Naples

Veal and Spring Peas from Naples

We trained to Naples from Rome and settled in to our apartment in the Spanish Quarter high above Via Chiaia and Via Toledo, Naples major shopping streets. We have a half floor of an old palazzo and our landlady Filomene lives right next door. She 

A Surprise Guest in My Roman Kitchen

A Surprise Guest in My Roman Kitchen

Giulia, the petite and effervescent aunt of my Roman producer, stopped by the apartment as we were setting up for the video shoot. She was doubtful that a guy from San Francisco could cook Roman dishes and she wanted to see for herself. Giulia does