This delicious pasta sauce is almost a symbol of Genoa, the Ligurian city where it originated. Simple and with just a few ingredients, it is an excellent condiment for the warmer months. And it’s not just for pasta; here in Italy you can even get pesto pizza! Try it as a risotto or on chicken, […]
Caciocavallo cheese, made from the milk of the famous Podolica cattle of southern Italy, is hard to beat! My husband’s area in Cilento (deep in the mountains of Salerno) is full of these grass-fed cows. The meat is 100% organic, grass-fed and so good. And the cheese! Well, it’s just out of this world! And […]
Looking for an easy and healthy snack that can be prepared in a flash? Oil on bread has long been the standard snack in Italian kitchens. (Especially before the advent of unhealthy junk food.) It’s so tasty as a midnight snack, after school or anytime! And all you need is fresh Italian bread and a […]
Before leaving for the mission field, we had to pare our belongings down a great deal. But I decided to bring along three essential books. A medical book and what I call my hard times cookbooks. These cookbooks, especially in our early years here, were life savers for me! Reading recipes was beyond me until […]
This delicious Italian favorite originated in the Appenine hills of the Lazio region, and is thought to have been a staple dish for shepherds, as the ingredients were easy to transport or procure. The name comes from “carbonaro” which means coal miner, because of the plentiful black pepper used to season it. 🍷 SUGGESTED WINE: […]
Recipes have returned! I used to post recipes/Italian food weekly, which I stopped for various reasons. But readers loved them. So I’ve decided to give them a comeback, specializing in cost-effective dishes for the hard times we’re all facing. Hope you enjoy them and that they’ll help with your budget cooking! Eggs in Purgatory is […]
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