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 …
Almond, Orange, and Cinnamon Meringue Topped Cookies
These unusual buttery shortbread cookies are a family favorite. I have never come across a similar recipe. What makes them unusual is that they are …
Marsala Poached Pear Tart
Tarts and pies are basically the same creature in a different form. The pie is humble in nature while the tart is its elegant counterpart. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Cassata Buche de Noel
This is a different twist of the classic Sicilian cassata cake. Cassata is a ricotta filled sponge cake that is typically wrapped in marzipan and …
Fried Breaded Cardoon
While grocery shopping the other day I was fortunate to come across some cardoons (carduna in the Sicilian dialect, cardi or cardone in Italian), which …
