Roasted Eggplant and Tomato Dip Rustic, wholesome flavors dominate in this super easy dip. When I took my first bite of the bread dipped in the warm, red sauce my first thought was that the portion served in the tiny condiment bowl would nowhere near be enough. The next thought was yay for ... Read More
Chocolate Hazelnut Cake (Torta di Nocciole)
Chocolate Hazelnut Cake (Torta di Nocciole) Simple and uncomplicated this Chocolate Hazelnut Cake is just the right thing with afternoon tea. My husband and I stole away to Scottsdale last week. We rendezvoused with our dear friends from Chicago for some much-awaited catch-up time and ... Read More
Homemade Squid Ink Pasta with Bottarga
Homemade Squid Ink Pasta with Bottarga This dish may look exotic but its taste is as down-home as it gets, especially if you live on the Italian seaside. You'll never see a more forlorn, lost little boy than my husband on a rainy day. Being stuck indoors is the ultimate punishment for my ... Read More
Sourdough Focaccia
Sourdough Focaccia Unlike the classic focaccia, this version is thin and crisp and made with sourdough starter rather than instant yeast. Partially baked with whole grain, this simple bread is loaded with flavor. Well, hello. It's been a while. One year to be exact. I started out trying to ... Read More
Lavash Pizza with Artichokes and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
I have had a serious craving for pizza for months. One would think that a simple craving like this could be satisfied easily considering how widely accessible good pizzas are in my neck of the woods. We visit our neighborhood Italian restaurant at least once a week. As soon as the hostess ... Read More
Fresh Tagliatelle with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Four Mushrooms
My Sunday routine is set. After church service I do my food shopping for the week's staples: fresh fruit, vegetables, yogurt, snacks, my ever-essential avocados. Though I don't create a weekly meal plan I generally have a menu in mind and shop accordingly. The mid-week trips to ... Read More
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