Pasta and Peas is one of my family’s favorite recipes, and a good one to keep in your back pocket to pull out on short notice. In fact, all the recipes this week share that common thread of “pasta and _____.” Easy, quick and inexpensive these recipes call for ingredients so be sure to keep these pantry staples… Read More
I’ve been alluding to some of my favorite cookbooks in the past few weeks. Although I love cookbooks, I do have some that I reach for again and again. Today I will share them with you. My Favorite Italian Cookbooks The Romagnoli’s Table I remember watching The Romagnoli’s Table television show with my mom. I… Read More
There are certain herbs and spices that are used quite frequently in Italian cooking. I’ll break it down between fresh and dried as it does make a difference. Fresh Herbs Parsley – often used in vegetable dishes or sometime pasta sauce. Rarely used dried. Basil – crowning glory on a pizza Margherita and insalata caprese. It… Read More
Pesto comes from the Liguria region, where Genova is located, up in the hip flexor of the boot. It is often called Pesto Genovese to distinguish this basil pesto from other kinds of pesto. This raw, cold “sauce” is, traditionally, served over pasta. I also like to use it in chicken salad! (My own personal spin,… Read More
Welcome back to the monthly linkup where we talk about all the things we are currently reading, watching, listening and following. Today is a double post kind of day since I’m doing Write 31 Days and we are almost to the halfway point! Woohoo! I’ve been cooking up a storm over at My Italian Kitchen.… Read More