Matzarella en Carrozza is a Passover take of one of my favorite Italian appetizers, Mozzarella en Carrozza. I simply replace the bread with matzah that’s been soaked in egg, add mozzarella and Pesto, and sauté in olive oil. The result is an ooey gooey delicious appetizer/entrée, Matzarella en Carrozza, that […]
Pesto with Basil is a traditional Italian sauce made with garlic, pine nuts, olive oil and Parmesan. It lends itself to numerous variations. You can replace the basil with spinach or parsley. You can use walnuts or pistachios instead of pine nuts. For my family, I often use toasted sunflower […]
This Minestrone is delicious and perfect for those who don’t want to sauté, caramelize or sear. Just layer your ingredients in a pot, simmer and stir. The result is a flavorful, al dente vegetable mix with a small amount of natural juices. If you prefer more liquid, just add a […]
When people hear Osso Buco, they generally think of veal. This recipe is for Lamb Osso Buco made with lamb shanks. Osso Buco is Italian for bone with a hole. This hole contains marrow which you can eat with a special marrow bone spoon or any spoon with a bowl […]
I’ve never met anyone who doesn’t love Mushroom Arancini. Arancini are balls of risotto, most often stuffed with cheese, rolled in crumbs and fried. They are a guilty pleasure. I decided to make Arancini that we could enjoy with a meat meal-without cheese. My recipe for Mushroom Arancini is every […]
I turned Veal Piccata into Turkey Scaloppine with Lemon and Capers when a doctor friend of ours concluded that white meat turkey was the only healthy meat to eat. It turns out that the mild flavor of turkey is the perfect foil for the mixture of lemon juice, white wine […]
This Dairy Free Eggplant Onion Quiche is as satisfying as its dairy counterparts. In this case, beaten eggs and tomato purée form the dairy free custard that cradles the sautéed eggplant and onions in a pie crust. Serve this Dairy Free Eggplant Onion Quiche as a vegetarian side dish or […]
Tofu with Currants, Olives and Herbs is the vegetarian version of Chicken with Currants, Olives and Herbs– recipe I learned in Tuscany many years ago. Make it at least one day in advance so that the tofu has a chance to soak up the flavors of the sauce. Prep time: […]
Pasta with Pesto and Roasted Peppers combines so many of our favorite foods ie. roasted peppers , pesto and Parmesan. I love all pasta but with this recipe, I like to use a pasta with ridges because the ridges give the Pesto with Basil a place to latch onto and […]
Pasta Bolognese is the Italian word for past with meat sauce. It sounds so much more inviting than: Pasta with Meat Sauce. Pasta Bolognese is easy to make and beloved by adults and kids alike. I like to spoon it over pasta with ridges because the ridges hold on to […]