Sicilian Style Chopped Salad
Green leaf salads can get boring at times. I never get bored with chopped salads of any kind. This Sicilian chopped salad is made with …
Roast Eggplant with Garlic, Cheese, and Herbs
My father loved to cook. This recipe is a simple dish my father made. It’s easy to prepare and so delicious. Fresh herbs, garlic, and …
Layered Tomato Salad with Basil Chiffonade
Fresh garden tomatoes are on of the greatest pleasures of summer. I can’t wait to eat fresh picked tomatoes from the garden, farm stand, or …
Roasted Garbanzo Bean Salad with Whole Meyer Lemon and Mint
This lemony an minty salad is quick and easy and refreshing! It was inspired by my love of Meyer lemons.
Tortellini with Pistachio Cream Sauce, Pancetta, and Peas
Give me anything pistachio! This rich pistachio cream sauce can be served over any type of pasta but it is the ultimate combination when paired with veal or other meat-filled tortellini.
Baked Onions with Sausage
My grandfather Vincenzo was a baked onion aficionado. He just loved baked onions. It’s one of the things I remember most about his eating habits. …
Braised Baby Artichokes
Baby artichokes are usually available in the springtime. So, I was surprised to see them in the supermarket this time of year. Baby artichokes are …
Fried Breaded Cardoon
While grocery shopping the other day I was fortunate to come across some cardoons (carduna in the Sicilian dialect, cardi or cardone in Italian), which …
Roasted Bell Pepper Rolls: Involtini di Peperoni
These roasted peppers rolls make a stunning presentation for a holiday appetizer or as a side dish. You can use roasted peppers in a jar …
Sicilian Vegetable Stew: Canazzu
Canazzu, or canazzo, is a flavorful mélange of stewed vegetables consisting mainly of eggplant, much like caponata. This rustic Mediterranean dish is similar to the …
