August 28, 2020
Savoring Summer Meals
Summer meals, in our family, were celebrations. When most people think of summer, they think of lazy weekends, a casual barbecue, and cocktails on the patio. In our home, summer...
August 27, 2020
Ciambotta
Ciambotta is a southern Italian version of Ratatouille. Throughout the Mediterranean you can find many similar versions of this recipe. Some Italians refer to this dish as Giambotta or Cianfotta,...
August 22, 2020
Zucchini Flowers (Fiori di Zucca)
Zucchini Flowers are a wildly anticipated treat in our family. My mother Rosa often struggled to find every day ingredients in our local grocery store. What was used every day...
August 18, 2020
Italian Vegetable Stew (Googootz)
Googootz (cucuzza) is an Italian vegetable stew similar to Giambotta. If you get a few Italian cooks in a room, you will hear it referred to in multiple ways. For...
August 8, 2020
Kalbi – Korean BBQ Beef Short Ribs
This recipe for Korean BBQ Beef Short Ribs, is as simple as it gets. Marinate for a day or two and grill! It couldn’t be simpler! There is no shortage...
August 6, 2020
Upside-Down Cake with Peaches and Walnuts
Upside-Down Cake is a versatile dessert that can be easily made in just about an hour. In this recipe, I use fresh peaches. While I always recommend using fresh fruit,...
August 5, 2020
Roasted Red Pepper Pasta
When I make Fire Roasted Red Peppers, I reserve an extra pepper for use in other recipes. One such recipe is Roasted Red Pepper Pasta. I purée the peppers with...
August 1, 2020
Ravioli Days
From the time I was able to hold a fork, I was placed on ravioli duty. A few times a year, mostly around holidays, ravioli making was a major event...
