Pesto Trapanese
Sicilian pesto typically has basil, garlic, olive oil, and uncooked (crudo) tomatoes in it. The main difference between the traditional pesto and Pesto Trapanese is …
Pistachio Pesto
The word pesto comes from the Italian verb pestare which means to pound or crush. I heartily recommend making pesto using a mortar and pestle …
Grape Molasses: Vino Cotto
Vino cotto means cooked wine in Italian. Vino cotto or vincotto, as it is called in other parts of Italy, is traditionally made using grape …
Italian Meatballs with Tomato Sauce: Ragu
While vacationing at Niagara Falls one summer, my parents went to an Italian restaurant and witnessed a fastidious diner eating a dish of spaghetti with …
Easy Basic Tomato Sauce
This recipe for tomato sauce is quick and easy, all you need is canned tomatoes, onions, olive oil, and basil. Success in making a really …
Sicilian Style Meat Sauce: Raú Siciliana
Here is recipe for a great basic meat sauce that is used in making lasagna or manicotti, or you can serve it over any cooked …
