Asparagus Frittata–Spring Has Sprung

Asparagus Frittata–Spring Has Sprung

Spring is taking hold so I thought I’d make something to celebrate, an egg pie with tender, thin asparagus. Actually “La Squadra”, is gathering at my house for lunch. My Rome and Naples traveling companions and I need to finish planning our final week in Campania 

Oscar Worthy “Moonstruck” Eggs

Oscar Worthy “Moonstruck” Eggs

In anticipation of tomorrow night’s Academy Awards I cooked up some Oscar-worthy eggs this morning. Ever see Norman Jewison’s 1987 movie about a Brooklyn Italian-American family? “Moonstruck” won Oscars for Olympia Dukakis and Cher. There’s a kitchen scene where Dukakis is making these eggs for 

Spaghetti alla Carbonara from Roma

Spaghetti alla Carbonara from Roma

A Roman friend’s son Luca shot a video of Claudio, the chef/owner of Osteria Dar Bruttone making spaghetti alla carbonara, a classic Roman pasta dish. I had to share it with you. Claudio is passionate about Roma and about its food. His osteria in the 

Frittata: Italian Egg, Sausage and Potato Pie

Frittata: Italian Egg, Sausage and Potato Pie

Frittata, an Italian egg pie with potatoes and roasted sausage. Use the basic recipe and include your favorite ingredients. You can have a flavorful fritatta on the table in about 20 minutes.

Fried Eggs My Father’s Way

Fried Eggs My Father’s Way

Every once in a while when I was growing up in Jersey my father asked my mother to make a simple Friday night dinner – eggs fried in olive oil. It was one of my favorite meals.