Escarole and Garbanzo Bean Soup
Most of us tend to overindulge ourselves over the holidays – myself being no exception. Overeating at Christmas parties, New Year’s parties, and lavish dinners …
Chickpea Soup
Chickpeas or garbanzo beans is an important food source in Italy. Chickpeas are high in protein and nutrient rich. Dry-roasted chickpeas, sold by street vendors, …
Simple Egg Drop Soup
Sicilians seem especially adept at making a tasty meal out of practically nothing. Okay, that may be stretching it a bit, but how about four …
Fish Soup: Brodo di Pisci
This is my mother Maria’s signature dish. I couldn’t post this recipe without mentioning her. My kids loved this soup and couldn’t wait for her …
Poached Eggs with Asparagus and Potatoes
The Sicilian word affucato, or affogato in Italian, means to drown. Which is what these eggs are – drowned in a savory broth enriched with asparagus …
Lentil Soup: Minestra Di Lenticchie
What could be better than a warm hearty bowl of lentil soup with some crusty French bread on a cold and rainy day? Lentil soup …
Maria’s Brodo con Polpettini: Maria’s Italian Wedding Soup
I called my mom the other day to ask her what her plans are for Thanksgiving. Unfortunately, she lives in New York and doesn’t like …
