Easy Chickpea Soup
This is a simple recipe that my mother makes frequently. It requires only a few ingredients, but it’s surprisingly tasty. It is best served with …
Baked Cod a la Pizzaiola
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 …
Tortellini with Pistachio Cream Sauce, Pancetta, and Peas
Give me anything pistachio! This rich pistachio cream sauce can be served over any type of pasta but it is the ultimate combination when paired with veal or other meat-filled tortellini.
Poached Pears in Marsala with Ricotta Cream
Poached pears are an easy dessert to prepare. They can also be made ahead of time, freeing up more time for you to prepare that …
Pasta with Peas: Pasta e Piseddi
Pasta with peas is one of the simplest dishes to make in Italian cuisine. There is something earthy and comforting in eating a dish of …
Sicilian Grilled Breaded Swordfish: Swordfish all Palermitana
Most of the time when I grill swordfish, I simply coat it with olive oil and sprinkle it with some salt and pepper. Sometimes I …
Besciamella and Pistachio Pesto Lasagna
This is a lasagna recipe that I came up with. It’s not your typical lasagna with tomato sauce. It’s a creamy white lasagna made with …
Braised Baby Artichokes
Baby artichokes are usually available in the springtime. So, I was surprised to see them in the supermarket this time of year. Baby artichokes are …
Baked Bay Scallops Gratinate
Our family celebrates Christmas with a traditional seafood dinner on Christmas Eve, as most Italians do. This year I decided to make baked scallops instead …
Sicilian Christmas Fig Wreath: Buccellato
The buccellato, also known as cuccidato, is a large pastry wreath filled with a fragrant spiced fig, raisin, and nut filling. Really, it is just …
