Sunday Recipe: Quick Beef Stew (Stufato di Manzo)
The beef is fall-apart tender and the vegetables are soft with vibrant flavor all embraced by a sweet tomato gravy.
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Friday Recipe: Halibut Roasted in Parchment
A simple healthy dish that can be made in a jiffy any time of the year.
Little Scaloppine Bundles
These little bundles are sometimes called scaloppine “rollatini” (little rolls with a filling) or scaloppine “ripieni” (stuffed).
10 for 1 – Super Versatile Scallopine
At least 10 different dish variations are possible from this one veal cutlet recipe.
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.
10 Minute Mussels & Clams
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.
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.
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.
Una Pizza Napoletana: A Night with Anthony Mangieri, Il Maestro
I’ve been jonesing for Anthony Mangieri’s pizza for years. I was going to check it out when he was in New York’s East Village. Never did. 2 hours just to get in. No way, it’s just pizza. I got so excited when Anthony moved to …
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.
Village News–More New North Beach Restos & Shops
It’s an exciting time to be in North Beach–lots of new places opening in the Village.