Orecchiette are little bowl shaped pasta that are made by hand with flour and water in Italy, particularly around Puglia. Broccoli rabe is commonly mixed with the pasta, though I added a twist to the traditional recipe by including some chopped sun-dried tomatoes and then serving the hot pasta with a dollop of creamy goat cheese. Cooks Note: You can also add 1 pound of crumbled sausage meat to this dish for a change in place. Just brown the sausage first, and add to the oil mixture. Generally... Read the whole entry »
This is a decadent, rich cake that will satisfy any chocolate lover. Ground almonds are used in place of flour, making it a great option for those on gluten free diets. Torta caprese is a very traditional Italian cake named for the island of Capri from which it originates. Although its actual true origins are unknown, the cake was first created by the hospitality industry of the island of Capri, and it was created primarily for tourists to the island. Sine it is very rich, a small slice is all... Read the whole entry »
Italians living in Italy do not celebrate Thanksgiving as we do here in North America although they do have many holidays called La Festa del Ringraziamento (or Festival of Thanks), which refer to a variety of religious holidays held throughout the year to honor patron saints. I believe the closest Italians (living in Italy) would get to celebrating a Thanksgiving as we know it, would be their harvest celebrations they hold throughout the fall. Italians that have emigrated to North...
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From Top Left To Right (Just Click On The Title To Get The Recipe): Roasted Zucchini & Tomatoes, Roasted Onions, Roasted Beets, Pan Roasted Brussel Sprouts, Holiday Squash Casserole, Oven Roasted Root Vegetables 
From Top Left To Right (Just Click On The Title To Get The Recipe): Roasted Baby Carrots With Orange & Honey, Roasted Mushroom Medely, Green Beans With Blue Cheese & Walnuts, Maple Glazed Pumpkin Wedges, Potato Spirals, Roasted Red Skin Potatoes With... Read the whole entry »
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