Recipe Categories

Basil Pesto–The Genoa Way?

Just a few ingredients and you’ve got this pesto in 10 minutes. Use it to dress fettuccine as they do in Genoa (they call the dish trenette) or with spaghetti as I did this time.

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.

A basic recipe from Campania that you can have as I make it here and eat in 10 minutes. These quickly steamed cozze e vongole (mussels and clams) are just out of the Bay of Naples, pristine and briny.

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.

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: Pasta Fave, Aglione e Guanciale con Ricotta Secca

My adaptation of a Viola Buitoni recipe for Spring.

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.

Pollo Oreganata (Chicken and Vegetables Roasted with Oregano)

A zesty dish from Campania that you can have on the table in about an hour.

Friday Recipe: Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

Super easy and delicious spaghetti sauce that pairs best with a good 100% bronze die dried pasta from the Italian regions of Campania or Puglia.

Carciofi alla Romana (Roman Style Artichokes)

Italians love their artichokes and Romans know how to treat them. A text and video recipe from Rome’s Jewish ghetto.

Chicken & Potato Cook-Off

Two different authentic, regional recipes for Italian chicken and potatoes.