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.
Tag: authentic
Gianni’s First Recipe eBook is Available Now
Things have been busy around the Village lately. I did a live pasta-making demonstration in front of friendly crowds on Sunday at the Noodle Fest; our next regional dinner – Venetian at da Flora – is open for reservations; you can join me on my …
North Beach & Chinatown Mix It Up for Noodle Fest
There will be a video of the day soon, but until then, I just wanted to report what a beautiful day it was, and how much fun. I enjoyed making pastas the colors of the Italian flag. (OK, I admit, the red bell pepper variety …
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.
A Taste of Spring in Venice at da Flora Ostaria
Don’t miss this custom Venetian-style menu with wine pairings from my favorite North Beach restaurant!
Tale of Two Noodle-Loving Neighborhoods
Chinatown and North Beach come together for Noodle Fest 2011 – an outdoor event celebrating food and culture.
Chicken & Potato Cook-Off
Two different authentic, regional recipes for Italian chicken and potatoes.
Easter Pies: Pizza Rustica & Pastiera Napoletana
Serve the pizza rustica as part of the antipasti course and the Pastiera as your dolce (dessert). But only on Easter!
Foodbuzz 24×24: North Beach Italian
The rain broke long enough on Saturday to enjoy a pleasant 4 hours eating authentic Italian food, drinking Italian wines, and talking about Italian everything.
Zeppole di San Giuseppe
Zeppole di San Giuseppe should only be made on St. Joseph’s feast day, March 19, also Father’s Day in Italia.
Fresh Pasta: Ricotta Ravioli in a San Marzano Sauce
This pasta can be used for lasagna, ravioli, tortelloni and other stuffed pastas, and the sauce is delicious.
A Night in Tuscany in North Beach – Regional Food & Wine Pairing
I decided to create a series of private restaurant food & wine pairings to showcase region-specific Italian cuisine and wines, and the cooks that know those regions so well.
Time to Stuff the Cannoli
I’ve been bugging Santo, the owner of Cavalli Cafe, to let us film him stuffing his cannoli for a while now. We were finally able to ambush him!
The Great Tuscan Bread Debate
Every time I’m in Tuscany somebody complains about Tuscan bread. It’s made without salt.