When it’s way too hot to cook, I prefer to grill outside.  It’s 94 degrees F today and my house feels more like a tropical swamp.  I decided to run to the store and pick up some fish to grill.  Making grilled fish is both easy and quick.  This zesty garlic and […]

Sicilians really love their vegies.  I grew up eating a load of vegetables.  My friends often wonder how I stay thin because I’m constantly cooking.  The answer is – I only eat a little of what I’m making if it’s high in calories and either freeze or give away the rest.  For the most part, […]

Pasticciotti, next to cannoli, are one of my favorite Italian pastries.  They are sort of like a small custard pie – a tender crust on the outside and a rich pastry cream on the inside.  They are a staple in Italian bakeries along the east coast but difficult to find elsewhere.  This particular version is filled […]

The town of Bronte in Sicily is famous for its flavorful and intense green colored pistachio nuts.  Ground Bronte pistachios contain no particles of their papery husks, unlike the domestic pistachio flour (also referred to as ground pistachios) I have purchased.  I use them for special occasions when I want to adorn cakes, pastries, or […]