Fava beans, also known as broad beans, are a popular food in Italian cuisine. I rarely see fava beans in my neck of the woods, so I was pleasantly surprised to see them at my local supermarket. I jumped at the opportunity to buy them thinking of all the wonderful …
Biscotti is the Italian word for cookies. There is nothing more heavenly to me than the combined aroma of espresso coffee Anisette Toast cookies. It brings back memories of sitting at one of my favorite Italian bakeries – Pasticceria Rocco on Bleeker Street in New York. But you don’t have to …
Here is a much easier way of making the traditional Italian sausage, peppers, and onions without having to fry them in a skillet. You just throw everything together and cook it in the oven. The potatoes make a wonderful addition. Baking everything in the oven on a large baking sheet …
Rarely do we think of onions as a suitable vegetable dish. Most of us just use them to add flavoring to the foods we’re cooking. The simple onion, when roasted, makes an interesting and surprising side dish. Roasting the onions makes them sweet and mild. You can also add almost …
Pane (bread) é Panelle is a popular snack food throughout Sicily, but especially Palermo. These fritters made of chickpea flour are crispy, light, and flavorful. Chickpea flour is high in protein and has a mild sweetness. They are traditionally served in soft rolls as a sandwich (panino); but they can …
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 to visit so that she could make it. My dad was an avid saltwater fisherman and at times she would make this dish using Sea Robins …
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