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.
Tag: cooking
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: 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.
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!