When not traveling, I am a true armchair traveler and frequently find myself in my favorite little chair in the conservatory deeply immersed in books, reading and imaging lands far away.  Certain authors have the ability to transport you deep into the heart of a country where you believe you can see the light as they are seeing it, smell the aromas of the food as it cooks in the oven, savor the flavors of the wine as if you were sitting right there at the table. 

Continue reading Peperoni Ripieni: Yummy Oven Roasted Layered Peppers at Our Italian Table.

Involtini.  Rolls of….beef, veal, pesce spada (swordfish) ….you name it. Italians love Involtini and the Sicilians have their share of versions of these tasty recipes.  Having spent a good deal of time in Sicily, I have had this wonderful dish made numerous ways in both winter and summer. This version is one of my favorites for a cold winter evening. They always take me back to my winter trips to Taormina when the nights are frosty.

Continue reading Involtini di Manzo: Sicilian Beef Rolls at Our Italian Table.