Latest Recipes

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...

Iced Coffee

Tidbits...I remember as a young girl seeing the signs claiming the "worlds' best cup of coffee". I think they had never tasted "real coffee from...

Red Rice and Clams

Tidbits...Red rice has a distinct nutty taste with a firm texture combined with clams and fresh vine tomatoes....