Orechiette with Broccoli and Anchovies
A good friend I’ve known since high school flew in from Denver a couple of weeks ago for a family get-together. Since …
Mama Musto’s Italian Cookies
Mothers’ Day is tomorrow; and, for those of us who are celebrating with our children but have lost our own moms, it …
Giada’s Short Rib Lasagna
Warm spring weather on Cape Cod is slow in coming. The ocean breezes keep a chill in the air even though spring …
Italian Anise Cookies
My mother was an excellent cook but never baked. Before I was old enough to start baking myself, desserts for Easter and …
2015 Top Ten Favorites
Now that the Golden Globe awards have been handed out, it’s time for an equally important event!
Slow Cooker Short Rib Sauce with Bucatini
Carbs, be damned. I can’t go too long without my beloved pasta!
Eataly
A few days ago, Roger and I spent a very pleasant “Italian day”…in Chicago. We went to see Verdi’s La Traviata, the …
Pasta Gratin with Sausage & Mushrooms
This Italian casserole has been a family favorite for 30 years now. I remember visiting my sister Tina way back when, absolutely …
Fig and Goat Cheese Pizza with Prosciutto and Arugula
There is no fruit nearer or dearer to this Italian’s heart than fresh figs. I think most Italians feel the same way …
Muffalata Pizza
My husband Roger and I are major fans of That Pickle Guy’s olive muffalata—and, no, That Pickle Guy hasn’t paid us to …