My Nonna (grandmother) Vincenza made bread just about every week. She had to learn to make her own bread out of necessity during the war …
The neighbors along our street get together twice a month for drinks and appetizers. It’s BYO (bring your own) drinks and an appetizer to share …
The holy trinity of herbs in the Sicilian kitchen is basil, oregano, and mint. Those three herbs were always on hand in our small garden …
Here’s a simple and light dessert you can make – especially if you’re wondering what to do with all the leftover oranges after making candied …
Many Italian desserts call for candied orange peel. The usual grocery store variety lacks the essence of the orange that is essential in flavoring Sicilian …
Potato salad in my family was made with either lemon juice or vinegar and olive oil. This easy recipe for lemon-herb potato salad is my …
Pasta alla Norma is the simplest of pasta dishes. It starts with pasta and a basic tomato sauce that is topped with fried eggplant and grated Ricotta …
Who doesn’t love Eggplant Parmesan – layers of fried, breaded eggplant smothered in a rich tomato sauce with oregano and cheese and then baked until …
