10 for 1 – Super Versatile Scallopine
At least 10 different dish variations are possible from this one veal cutlet recipe.
Tag: san francisco
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.
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.
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.
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 …
You Need to Chill, North Beach
I thought this was behind us. Another North Beach art gallery, open just four months, was vandalized recently. The historical home of San Francisco poets, artists, bohemians, City Lights bookstore, of Ginsberg’s Howl that they tried to suppress in the ’50s – can do better than this
Pollo Oreganata (Chicken and Vegetables Roasted with Oregano)
A zesty dish from Campania that you can have on the table in about an hour.
North Beach Primavera: Yo-Yos, Stonefruit and Tanks!
Come and meet up with me in the Village of North Beach today!
Strolling for Gelato in North Beach
Gelato is one of those quintessential Italian desserts. With less butterfat and more sugar than American ice cream, it has a smoother texture that allows the quality of the ingredients to shine through. In the heart of North Beach, you might expect gelaterias to line …
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.