Panzanella is a Tuscan salad with a main ingredient of stale bread. Bread salad? Yes, but there are plenty of…
Our guests are always amazed when we tell them the recipe for our fried zucchini dip the sticks in milk, coat…
If you think that French fries are irresistible, just try this baked polenta version. Let the cooked polenta chill and…
In Tuscany, sliced and grilled bread slices rubbed with garlic and “greased” with olive oil are called fettunte. The recipe sounds…
We love how the close proximity of the ingredients on a skewer allows them to share their flavors. This chicken spiedini…
If you want to check the mettle of an Italian restaurant, order the calamari. It should be crisp and tender, with…
This eggplant relish is the hallmark of a great Sicilian cook. Johnny remembers coming home from football practice and snacking on…
Portions: Makes 8 servings Lots of restaurants serve bruschette now, but we know that details count. By the way, here’s a short…
Portions: Serves 6 Ingredients: 75 kg/4 lb fresh young fava beans 175 ml/6 fl oz water 5 tablespoons olive oil Salt Small bunch…
Portions: Serves approximately 10 to 12 Ingredients: 1.25 kg/2½ lb whole wheat berries Small pinch of salt Preparation: Soak the…