Little Scaloppine Bundles
These little bundles are sometimes called scaloppine “rollatini” (little rolls with a filling) or scaloppine “ripieni” (stuffed).
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At least 10 different dish variations are possible from this one veal cutlet recipe.
Spaghetti Pie
So I had some spaghetti with basil pesto left over from last night’s dinner. Boy-oh-boy the next day it’s breakfast–a spaghetti pie.
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.
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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.
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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.
The Boats Are In!
A man can only be confined to the concrete jungle for so long. I needed a break from the city. I boarded Amtrak at Penn Station for the 3 hour ride up the coast to Rhode Island, looking forward to a week on the beach before heading back to San Francisco. A special dinner with friends at their beach house was on the schedule.
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.
Jersey Shore Is So Much More
MTV’s Jersey Shore is more about class and culture than New Jersey or Italian-Americans.
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!
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).