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 that will please adults […]
Italian
Pesto
This traditional Pesto is an Italian sauce that is made with garlic, basil, pine nuts, olive oil and parmesan. It does lend 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 […]
Minestrone
This is a perfect recipe for those who don’t want to sauté, caramelize or sear. Just layer your ingredients in a pot and simmer. The result is a flavorful vegetable mix with a small amount of the natural juices that come from the vegetables. If you prefer more liquid, just […]
Lamb Osso Buco
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 small enough to fit into the hole-like a demitasse spoon. Most people think of Osso Buco as a veal dish; but […]
Mushroom Arancini (Rice Croquettes stuffed with mushrooms)
I’ve never met anyone who doesn’t love Arancini. Arancini are balls of risotto, most often stuffed with cheese, rolled in crumbs and fried. They are a somewhat guilty pleasure and everyone adores them. I decided I needed to make Arancini that we could enjoy with a meat meal-without cheese. Here […]
Turkey Scaloppine with Lemon and Capers
I made Veal Piccata for years until a friend of mine announced that he was only eating white meat turkey. It occurred to me that the mild flavor of turkey is the perfect foil for the mixture of lemon juice, white wine and capers. This is a quick and easy […]
Dairy-Free Eggplant Onion Quiche
When we hear Eggplant Quiche, we automatically think about eggs, cream and cheese. 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 as a vegetable side dish, a vegetarian entrée or add grated […]
Tofu with Currants, Olives and Herbs
This is the vegetarian version of a chicken recipe I learned in Tuscany. 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: 45 minutes
Pasta with Pesto and Roasted Peppers
People are always asking me what shape pasta to use for different recipes. I like to use a pasta with ridges when I make this one. The ridges give the pesto a place to latch onto and bring you more flavor. Add freshly roasted red pepper, more freshly grated […]
Meat Sauce
Rich and full of flavor. this meat sauce is easy to make and always a crowd pleaser. Use any pasta you like; but I prefer pasta with ridges that will hold on to the sauce.