Category Archives: Appetizers
baked cardoons
PARMIGIANA DI CARDI. This is a recipe which smells intensely of Christmas to me. It reminds me of my mum, perennially standing in her tiny kitchen, creating complicated wonders. Oddly, she hardly made a sound while cooking for a large … Continue reading
Filed under Appetizers, Recipes, Vegetables, Winter
potato gateau
SAVORY POTATO PIE a.k.a. GATO’ DI PATATE. There are moments I so miss my mother presenting one of her meals with that special look in her eyes. She had it when she knew she had made something really delicious. She … Continue reading
Filed under Appetizers, Fall, Potatoes, Recipes, Spring, Summer, Vegetables
asparagus 101
With all the running around, worries and excitement about the new house I forgot to post my April article in The American in Italia magazine featuring another of my favorite recipes, Parmesan and asparagus eggs. Please remember that if you … Continue reading
Filed under Appetizers, Cooking Tips and Ingredients, Fresh Pasta, Recipes, Spring, Vegetables
parmigiana di melanzane
EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA. I’m biting my nails here because I have so many things to tell you and if I don’t make a selection, I’ll probably never get to the recipe. First of all the name. Parmigiana literally means “from Parma”. … Continue reading
Filed under Appetizers, Recipes, Summer, Vegetables
insalata di carciofi e limoni
ARTICHOKES AND SALT-BOILED LEMON SALAD. I am such a simple soul. There are things that make me happy over and over again. Like finding a new good recipe. I have lots of “old ” family recipes which I always … Continue reading
Filed under Appetizers, Recipes, Spring, Vegetables
