bastoncini di pane What is the common thread connecting all of my favorite memories eating out at Italian-American restaurants as a child? Was it singing along to Frank Sinatra, winding the perfect forkful of spaghetti, or the abundant sense of…
Ricotta Crostata with Chocolate
crostata di ricotta con cioccolato I’m beginning to notice that Italians put ricotta cheese in every dessert. And I love it! It adds such a light, creaminess to every crostata, cake, torta, ciambella, plumcake, or tiramisu. What’s even better, this…
Roasted Fennel with Parmigiano Reggiano Breadcrumbs
finocchi al forno con parmigiano I believe that fennel is a very underrated and underused vegetable in America. We most often see it shaved raw in salads, which highlights its sharp anise flavor. Perhaps this is too overpowering for some…
Sheet-Pan Sausage Meatballs with Romanesco and Sweet Potato
polepette di salsiccia con romanesco e patate dolci Who doesn’t love a one-pan meal? Protein, vegetables, potato – all in one beautiful, colorful pan of Italian ingredients and flavors. This sheet-pan sausage meatballs with romanesco and sweet potato recipe checks…
Radicchio, Roasted Artichoke, and Mozzarella Salad
insalata di radicchio, carciofi e mozzarella I find that it’s really hard to make a salad that is fun, interesting, and most of all delicious. My solution is usually to add a lot of toppings to drown out the lettuce…
Tuscan Mushroom Risotto
risotto ai funghi Risotto is often associated with Northern Italy, where rice production is most common. However, this Tuscan Mushroom Risotto gets its distinctive flair from the inclusion of two classic flavors associated with Tuscany–Porcini mushrooms and Pecorino Romano cheese….
