Category: Italian Recipes

Filet of Sole with Celery Mousse

Tidbits...Filet of sole is a tasty, mild flavored fish and the celery puree does not overpower the delicate flavor.  The puree can also be eaten...

Spaghetti with garlic, olive oil, red pepper au gratin

Tidbits... Do not be deceived by the simplicity of this dish. The quality of the ingredients is important. The squirt of fresh tomato gives  just...

Pappardelle with Ribbon Zucchini and Oyster Mushrooms

Tidbits... This is just the beginning of mushroom season. Oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus) are a fragrant, mild flavored mushroom that blend well with the zucchini and...

Pork Filet with Braised Fennel and Parmesan

Tidbits...The slow cooking with braised fennel make this filet succulent, tender and savory topped with the freshly grated parmesan....

Pasta Fagioli with Mussels (Cozze)

Tidbits... this Neopolitan version of the classic "Pasta Fagioli" (Pasta with beans) uses fresh egg pasta Maltagliata (roughly cut) coupled with fresh mussels.  Delicious!...

Stuffed Calamari with Chickpeas and Zucchini

Tidbits...The cleaning process of fresh squid is not really difficult. On cutting board cut off just below eyes and discard.  You are now left with...