Little fried mozzarella balls

4 years ago

Bocconcini, which translated means small mouthfuls, are bite-size balls of fresh mozzarella di bufala (buffalo milk cheese). Or they can…

Sicilian rice balls

4 years ago

She could wield a cleaver like a pro, cut up a chicken lickety-split, and roll out pasta without breaking a…

Fried ricotta cheese

4 years ago

Nonna Galasso loved the fresh ricotta cheese that she bought from the Broadway Market in Buffalo, New York. It was…

Chickpea meatballs

4 years ago

Mom had her clever ways of disguising foods including these meatballs made with chickpeas. Her reasoning was that chickpeas were…

Chickpea fritters

4 years ago

Walking through the streets of the kinetic city of Palermo is an experience for all the senses. Your eyes are…

Artichoke and cheese crostini

4 years ago

Never dismiss stale bread; clever Italian cooks give it new life as crostini (also called bruschetta). The Italian word crostini…

Antipasto salad

4 years ago

Looking for a new take on antipasti? Why not serve it salad style with all the proper Italian ingredients mixed…

Sicilian chicken soup

4 years ago

Chicken soup has legendary restorative powers, and this is the soup to eat when you aren’t feeling your best. Instead…

Chopped salad

4 years ago

Green salad is a fine way to start a meal, but sometimes you need a salad that’s more substantial. With…

Insalata mista

4 years ago

This mixed salad includes all of the usual suspects, dressed with a tangy, not too garlicky vinaigrette that may become your house…