Architoke Hearts

January 17, 2015 | In: Side Dish, Vegetarian

Another recipe for the Vegetarian series.           Ingredients Artichoke Parsley Salt Pepper Garlic 1 Lemon Extra Virgin Olive Oil Preparation Clean the artichoke. Peal the leaf...

Recipes & Tips

Left over Vegetable Pasta

November 9, 2010 | In: Main Course, Pasta

This pasta is very versatile.  You can use any sort of left over vegetable.  One night, I was struggling to figure out what to cook for dinner, but I had some vegetables in the refrigerator. So I came up with this delicious pasta dish. Try it...

Since it is time for clam bake, I had a taste for this recipe. I like it very much so I wanted to share it with you. Serving 4 people Ingredients 1lb Spaghetti 1lb Mussels 1lb Little Neck Clams Bunch Parsley 3 cloves Garlic 1 Crushed...

This is a very light and delicious fish recipe. It's very low in calories and it has no carbs. This dish has a wonderful taste. I like to serve this dish with homemade stuffed artichoke hearts. Try it and let me know if you like it. Ingredients One...

Bean Salad (Insalata di Fagioli)

September 16, 2010 | In: Salad

Lots of iron on this recipe.  It is so good though! Ingredients 1 small can of great northern Beans (15 ounce) 1 small can Garbanzo beans 1small can Kidney bean (red beans) 1 cup cooked Lentils (optional) 2 stalk of Celery 1...

Do you grow zucchini in your home  garden during the summer? I do. The zucchini is delicious and fresh, but did you know that you can also cook the zucchini flowers? This recipe will show you a simple way to cook the zucchini flower. Another option for...

This is a nice summer dish. If you have a home garden you can use the fresh zucchini, and tomatoes from your garden. The pesto can also be made fresh from home grown basil. I have the recipe posted to make pesto. This recipe can be served warm or...

Tips for Freezing Pesto

September 2, 2010 | In: Cooking Tips

During the summer time, there is always an abundance of fresh Basil. I like to make enough pesto for later use. In order to keep the Pesto Sauce fresh, I freeze it in ice cube trays.  If you need to know how to make Pesto, before you attempt to...

Pesto Sauce

August 24, 2010 | In: Pasta, Sauce

Pesto Sauce This Italian sauce can used with pasta, chicken, pizza, bruschetta or whatever dish you wish to enjoy with this delicious fresh sauce. This recipe makes enough Pesto to freeze for later use. I also posted a tip to freeze Pesto...

This is another recipe from my lovely home town of Rome. Serving: 4 people Ingredients 8 small Veal scaloppine (sliced) 8 small slices of Prosciutto Ham 8 fresh Sage leaves 1/2 glass Dry White Wine 6tbsp...

Simple mashed potatoes with a Italian twist. I like to serve mashed potatoes with the Saltimbocca alla Romana recipe (Veal alla Romana). Serving: 4 people Ingredients: 1.5 lb Golden Potatoes 1/2 cup of warm Milk 1/2 stick of Butter 3...