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 tomato, cucumber, bell pepper, celery, olives, and capers. My mother Maria makes this salad often, especially in the summer using fresh home-grown tomatoes. She also …
It’s customary in my family to prepare seafood for Christmas Eve dinner. Not quite the traditional seven courses but I make around three or four dishes because not everyone in the family is fond of seafood. The first course is always a pasta dish. Pasta with red clam sauce is …
Anginetti, soft, cake-like, Italian cookies are usually lemon or vanilla flavored. But this basic cookie can be made in a variety of flavors. I had some canned pumpkin on hand that was slated for a pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving, but I decided not to make it because some of my …
Pizzaiola sauce is basically a marinara sauce seasoned with dried oregano. The Italian term “a la pizzaiola” refers to any dish that is made with this sauce. However, the term is seldomly used here in the States. Eggplant Parmesan and Chicken Parmesan are popular Italian dishes using pizzaiola sauce. …
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 cheese really make this eggplant dish flavorful. When buying eggplants, choose eggplants that are firm, shiny, and blemish-free. I recommend using the Italian or Globe …
Granita is a popular frozen Italian dessert that is made with water, sugar, and various flavorings. Originally from Sicily, some of the more traditional and regional flavors are watermelon, lemon, almond, jasmine, mulberry, and coffee. Granita is sort of like sorbet and Italian ice except the granules are much larger. …
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