Fava Bean and Young Pecorino Torta
Well here we are… the beginning of May… locked down and staying safe. But thankfully we have cooking to keep us sane. Fortunately, I also …
The crostata revisited
Way back in 2009, one of my first food posts was for an apple crostata. I just ran into a friend at church this weekend who …
The Scent of Spring: Wild Ramp and Ricotta Tarts
I have a confession – yes, again. I have never eaten a ramp before this year. Well, actually, its bigger than that – I didn’t …
From My Little Test Kitchen: Fig Tart with Gorgonzola and Caramelized Onions
The house is decorated for Christmas and the presents are piling up! Christmas carols have been blazing from the ipod all week and the holiday …
The Art of Frittata
When we were growing up, my mother tried to convince my sister and me that a frittata was a good use of leftover spaghetti. At …
Carciofi Gratinati con Ragu di Pollo: Artichoke and Chicken Gratin
Ooooh, spring is in the air! Days here are turning just a bit warmer and although still chilly, my thoughts turn to the delectable bounty …
Easy Summer Tomato and Mozzarella Tart
All those tomatoes – what a wonderful time of year!! I have been roasting basket after basket and storing away in the freezer for those …
Torta di mandorle con glassa arancione (Almond Cake with Orange Glaze)
This is one of those recipes that as you are making it, you’re saying to yourself, “this makes no sense”. But some how it turns …
Summer Zucchini Tomato Torta
Oh my!! It has been almost a month since I posted, my dear friends! Summer has been filled with travels near and far and I …
Rustic Torta with Artichokes, Carmelized Onions and Tomatoes
Ahhh, I think I could make a small fortune helping Italian based companies translate their website content to english! I chuckle at some of the …
Torta Tarantina di Patate: Cheese-and-Tomato-Topped Potato Pie
I was searching for a different type of appetizer for a dinner party on Friday eve and stumbled upon an unusual ‘pizza’ made in the …
Gratin di Melanzane e Pomodoro: Eggplant and Tomato Gratin
Due to all the rain earlier in the season, almost all my tomatoes ripened at the same time so I am wonderfully up to my …