Ingredient: Basil leaves

Timballo Siciliano

Tidbits...Primo sale meaning First Salt is a semi soft fresh sheep cheese. It crumbles and melts well and is mild in flavor. If you can't...

Eggplant Parmesan Singles

Tidbits... Should I Salt Eggplant?  I have always been a “low-salt” cook and felt like this was just a time consuming, unnecessary, exaggerated step in...

Pesto Genovese (Blender)

Tidbits...the name "pesto" Genovese originates from "pestare" which means to pound or crush.  Originally this sauce was made only by mortar and pestle, but fortunately...

Pasta alla Norma

Tidbits...This traditional Sicilian pasta dish was named after the Opera Norma written by Vincenzo Bellini of Catania. It is full of flavor and the individual...