Beef and Mushroom Besciamella Lasagna
I once ate one of the most memorable white lasagnas I had ever eaten at an acquaintance’s house. This recipe is my attempt at recreating …
Maria’s Panzanella Salad
Summertime invokes memories of my father’s delicious beefsteak tomatoes he grew in our yard in New York. I remember how sweet and juicy they were. …
Creamy Almond Granita: Granita di Mandorla
Granita is a simple frozen dessert primarily made with fruit, water, and sugar, butalso other flavored liquids such as jasmine, coffee, and almond. It is …
Veal Marsala
Simple Veal Marsala: Vitello al Marsala Semplice One attribute of Italian cooking is the ability to take a few ingredients and createa masterful dish. There …
Crema Di Limoncello
Limoncello is a popular Italian lemon liqueur that is produced primarily in Sorrento but also in parts of Southern Italy. Lemons grow in abundance here …
Chickpea Crepes: Panelle
Panelle are fritters made with chickpea flour, a popular street food in Sicily. The fritters are usually served in a bread roll. The more traditional …
Lemon Semolina Olive Oil Cake
Lemon paste is the key ingredient in making this rich lemony flavored semolina cake. I have included the link on preparing the recipe from a …
Serafina’s Porchetta
Porchetta is a succulent Italian roast pork dish that is popular throughout Italy. The humble porchetta is a holiday dish fit for a king. Different …
Pumpkin Tiramisu Torte
You know that fall has arrived when you notice an abundance of pumpkins at the supermarket. My brain goes into cold-weather mode thinking of foods …
Lemon Paste Flavoring
Lemons can add magic to desserts. Lemon paste (pasta di limoni) is an intensely aromatic, thick, jam-like mixture used to flavor Italian desserts. You can …
