When it’s way too hot to cook, I prefer to grill outside. It’s 94 degrees F today and my house feels …
Sicilians really love their vegies. I grew up eating a load of vegetables. My friends often wonder how I stay thin because I’m constantly cooking. …
Pasticciotti, next to cannoli, are one of my favorite Italian pastries. They are sort of like a small custard pie – a tender crust on …
The town of Bronte in Sicily is famous for its flavorful and intense green colored pistachio nuts. Ground Bronte pistachios contain no particles of their …
Cactus pears are a popular fruit in Sicily. These delicious and refreshing succulent fruits are called fichi d’india (Indian fig) or ficurinnia in the dialect. …
Primavera means springtime in Italian. This recipe is a mélange of fresh spring vegetables – sautéed baby artichokes, asparagus, fava beans, and peas tossed with …
Rabbit is frequently eaten in Europe. Unfortunately, it is not as popular in the US. Domestically raised rabbit meat is lean and tastes very much …
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 …
