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Category: Italian

Lemon Tiramisu

Lemon Tiramisu

There is a feeling of spring in the air. I realize it is only early March, and where we live there will be several more months of snowy days to come. While the forecast is calling for snow this weekend, in the yard there are 

Pasta Florentine

Pasta Florentine

This grown up mac-n-cheese combines the best of all worlds. Full of tender spinach with a hint of bacon, this lightened up version of the classic style dish, is delightfully cheesy and creamy. The crisp topping brings an added layer of texture to this delicious combination 

Roasted Sausages and Grapes

Roasted Sausages and Grapes

Handcrafted sausages fired with grapes, red wine, and rosemary bring the true taste of Tuscany to your table. This dish perfectly balances the savory meat with the subtle sweetness of grapes to create an incredible combination of flavors. Served famiglia style on a bed of fresh 

Torta di Rigatoni in Piedi

Torta di Rigatoni in Piedi

Standing tubes of pasta filled with a zesty ragù alla bolognese, covered in a layer of fresh mozzarella, baked to a golden brown, offer a visually stunning twist to an Italian classic. Simple to prepare, this flavorful pasta dish is a treat for the eyes as 

Due tipi di Ravioli

Due tipi di Ravioli

Last week we were lucky to enjoy a couple of cool and rainy days. After three and a half blistering hot weeks with temperatures around 100º F, a cloudy wet weekend was truly a treat. The ice maker had been working overtime, and I was 

Braided Stromboli

Braided Stromboli

Stromboli is a sandwich made with a square pizza dough (either rolled or folded) filled with pizza toppings, similar to a calzone. Stromboli is also an active volcano located off the north coast of Sicily in the Tyrrhenian Sea. While foods are often named for places, this