Category: Italian Recipes

Grilled Eggplant Salad

Tidbits...Summer is over and as  you may already know I have been out of the kitchen.  Back to reality! This salad is simple to assemble...

Totani (Squid) with Spring Potatoes

Tidbits...This recipe of totani is typical of Genoa. Totani are a type of squid not to be confused with Calamari.  They are noted for their...

Scialatielli pasta with Green olives and Tomatoes

Tidbits... Scialatielli is a dried pasta from Naples (Gragnano) that is of durum wheat semolina.  It has a longer cooking time but...

Orecchiette and Broccoli

Tidbits... This is a very simple pasta dish.  Use a good quality olive oil and cook the pasta and broccoli al dente....

Mussels with quinoa

Tidbits...Quinoa is a healthy whole grain high in protein and contains all 9 essential amino acids. Combined with mussels and broccoli this dish is full...

Brussel Sprouts with Chestnuts

Tidbits... Brussels sprouts never tasted so good!  The chestnuts and red pepper flakes complete this flavorful side dish....