I came across a recipe for this easy asparagus cream pasta a while ago and stuck it into my files with the intention of making it for Easter as it featured asparagus which is one of my favorite spring vegetables. Unfortunately, Easter came and went and I completely forgot about this recipe until I was organizing my recipe files this week. What intrigued me about the recipe is that you cook the asparagus and cut off the tips to save and to toss with the pasta, but you puree the stems with some... Read the whole entry »
Pizza Chena, sometimes pronounced “Pizza Gaina,” is a southern Italian savory “pie” made with a variety of cheese, cold cuts, and eggs baked within a bread crust. There are many different recipes for this traditional Italian specialty, but this is the one I prefer. You can play around with the fillings as you see fit and use your own favorite cold cuts or cheeses, or even add some grilled vegetables if you like, though vegetables are not traditionally used. This tasty... Read the whole entry »
Torta Pasqualina ~ Another traditional tart recipe, this one for Torta Pasqualina, or Italian Easter Pie, a traditional Ligurian recipe made each year to celebrate the Easter holiday. It is said that this pie should have 33 three layers in the crust to celebrate the number of years that Jesus spent on Earth, but generally most recipes contain fewer layers. Although it is time consuming to roll out each layer thin enough, you can also substitute puff pastry, which is readily available at most... Read the whole entry »
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