Prosciutto-wrapped scallops with lentils: Capesante avvolto in prosciutto con...
Lentils for an Italian at the holidays are all good luck. Lentils look like tiny coins and eating them at the holidays is sure fire way to bring good fortune in the new year (or at least that’s what is...
View ArticleHazelnut-crusted Fontina and Prosciutto Stuffed Chicken Breasts
My unexpected drive through Piedmont last weekend left me with an appreciation for the wonderful food of this region. The rolling hills of what is known as the Langhe gently slope towards the...
View ArticleLemon and Prosciutto Stuffed Pork Loin
Stuffed pork loin is a magical way to dress up the otherwise inexpensive but boring pork loin. Pork loins have become as dry as turkey and stuffing the simple loins can really add flavors and get the...
View ArticleUccellini Scappati (Pork Rolls with Prosciutto and Sage)
This classic Italian dish is similar to the famous saltimboca in that it balances mild pork or veal with salty prosciutto and sage adding wonderful flavor. Uccellini Scappati translates to ‘little...
View ArticleSaltimbocca all Romana (Veal Saltimbocca)
Saltimbocca means “jumps in the mouth” in Italian. This word has all to do with the great flavors of this dish. What could be better than butter, extra virgin olive oil and white wine combined with the...
View ArticleFeeling Like Tuscan Royalty: Pasta with Prosciutto, Tomato, and Basil
La dolce, dolce vita. Monday morning and time to get to work in my very cool little apartmento here in Montalcino. After a quick cappuccino at my favorite spot in the piazza, Caffe’ Fiaschetteria, I...
View ArticleDelverde ‘Dish Your Blog': Mezzi Rigatoni with Saffron Creme, Tuscan Kale and...
Over 100 years ago, our grandparents arrived in this country from Italy, leaving family, friends and traditions behind in search of a brighter future. I can only imagine what the long journey was like...
View ArticleQuails with fresh peas
Springtime is well underway here in Los Angeles! Flowers are fully in bloom mode; the few trees that lose their leaves are leafing out (most poor deciduous trees have difficulty knowing when to lose...
View ArticleBring on Summer! Grilled Peach, Prosciutto and Mozzarella Salad
SUMMER.IS.FINALLY.HERE!! I live for these warmer months when the rhythm of life moves outdoors. Mornings in the garden (fighting off the rather large garden snake that has decided my garden compost...
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«Frico’» – Fried-and-cooked Potatoes and Zucchini
Late October in central Italy means that summer vine crops are finally giving way to autumn’s earthy vegetables. Chard, cauliflower and potatoes are replacing the big summer harvests. The air is crisp...
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