My first cookbook is entitled The Five Ingredient Italian Cookbook, my second cookbook is Pasta in a Pinch and my third cookbook, to be released later this year is entitled 30-Minute…
Affogato al Caffe
Summer is around the corner, which means it’s gelato season! Not that gelato has to have a season, but I’m one that tends to not eat…
Ricotta Blueberry Pancakes
I have a dear friend who lives in Italy. She’s a great cook and baker and every time I talk to her it appears she’s in…
Mussels au Gratin
Easter is almost here, which means it’s just a few more Fridays to Lent. Growing up in Italy, we tried to have seafood every Friday, even…
Pasta alla Norma
We’re in the middle of Lent and, if you’re like me and many other Italians, you’re wondering what to eat on Friday. Sure, seafood is the…
Ricotta & Sundried Tomato Crostini
Growing up in southern Italy, I ate my share of ricotta. I have now traveled to much of Italy leading food and wine tours, and have…
St. Joseph’s Day Pasta
Eaten year-round, but especially on March 19th, the day Italy celebrates the feast day of St. Joseph, this humble dish calls for just a few ingredients….
Neapolitan-style cod
We’re in the middle of Lent so I know many Italians and other Catholics celebrating the Easter season are enjoying lots of seafood on Fridays. I…
Italian Fish Fry
You can smell it well before you can see it. That oh so scrumptious smell of fish frying. Fritto misto di mare, or mixed fried fish, is a…