Lemon Tiramisu
There is a feeling of spring in the air. I realize it is only early March, and where we live there will be several more months of snowy days to come. While the forecast is calling for snow this weekend, in the yard there are …
Category: Italian
Pasta Florentine
This grown up mac-n-cheese combines the best of all worlds. Full of tender spinach with a hint of bacon, this lightened up version of the classic style dish, is delightfully cheesy and creamy. The crisp topping brings an added layer of texture to this delicious combination …
Roasted Sausages and Grapes
Handcrafted sausages fired with grapes, red wine, and rosemary bring the true taste of Tuscany to your table. This dish perfectly balances the savory meat with the subtle sweetness of grapes to create an incredible combination of flavors. Served famiglia style on a bed of fresh …
Torta di Rigatoni in Piedi
Standing tubes of pasta filled with a zesty ragù alla bolognese, covered in a layer of fresh mozzarella, baked to a golden brown, offer a visually stunning twist to an Italian classic. Simple to prepare, this flavorful pasta dish is a treat for the eyes as …
Due tipi di Ravioli
Last week we were lucky to enjoy a couple of cool and rainy days. After three and a half blistering hot weeks with temperatures around 100º F, a cloudy wet weekend was truly a treat. The ice maker had been working overtime, and I was …
Braided Stromboli
Stromboli is a sandwich made with a square pizza dough (either rolled or folded) filled with pizza toppings, similar to a calzone. Stromboli is also an active volcano located off the north coast of Sicily in the Tyrrhenian Sea. While foods are often named for places, this …
Lasagna Casserole
A layer of ricotta cheese and spinach is a welcome addition to this lasagna style casserole dish.
Penne alla Carbonara
Classic carbonara is made with bacon, eggs, and cream, tossed with spaghetti noodles and finished with cracked black pepper. What a great idea! But where this delicious dish actually comes from is unclear, the stories however are somewhat interesting.
Odds and Ends Pizza
Yesterday was one of those days where things just did not go quite as planned. The day began in a normal peaceful manner. I enjoyed having my coffee and listening to the birds sing, catching up on the news, and working on a post to …
Classic Bolognese Sauce
A slow cooked meaty sauce with a deep bold flavor. Bolognese sauce, also known in Italy as ragú, is commonly served over pasta, or used in lasagna.
