Ingredient: Garlic

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...

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...

Brown Rice with Zucchini and Clams

Tidbits...In the summertime I love pasta or rice at room temperature. This rice "salad" is very flavorful and the brown rice should be cooked al...

Spaghetti with Clams

Tidbits...spaghetti with clams is synonymous with summertime at the seashore. I am lucky to live in a beautiful town that is close to places that...

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...