Cindy’s Final Thoughts
So here I am, writing my final post for our Pomodori E Vino blog. Such mixed emotions I have as I try to gather my thoughts. Yes, there have been frustrations. Those times when I thought “How do I get … Continue reading →
Cindy
Piadina – Flat Griddle Bread
Wow, I can’t believe it. My last recipe to cook for the Pomodori E Vino blog. Definitely not my last recipe to cook from Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking though. I’ll write more of my thoughts in my last blog … Continue reading →
Sfinciuni – Palermo’s Stuffed Pizza
Wow, I can’t believe I only have one recipe after this one left to finish out our Pomodori E Vino project. What an experience this has been. And how great to finish up with another fantastic recipe. Marcella explains that … Continue reading →
Granita-Coffee Ice with Whipped Cream
Marcella says that this treat used to be very popular in Italian cafes, but is now rarely found She talks about how it’s crystals melt on your tongue. Well, you’ve got to try this one, because the texture was amazing. … Continue reading →
Stawberry Gelato
Today’s recipe is Strawberry Gelato. I love gelato. While I love ice cream also, gelato usually tastes more intensely of the fresh fruit it’s made from. This recipe definately follows that, so be sure and use flavorful, fresh strawberries. I … Continue reading →
Baked Apples wtih Amaretti Cookies
Today, my dessert was Baked Apples with Amaretti Cookies. I loved this recipe! They were so good. The recipe is quite simple to make. Core some apples, leaving the very bottom intact. Fill with a mixture of crushed amaretti cookies … Continue reading →
Zuppa Inglese
Zuppa Inglese is a dessert that is pound cake that’s soaking in a custard cream. Marcella says that it resembles the bread soaking in peasant soups, so that is why it is called a Zuppa. But why Inglese is in … Continue reading →
Polenta Shortcake with Raisins, Dried Figs, and Pine Nuts
This was one of the desserts I was really looking forward to trying. I love cakes, and Marcella’s description made me look forward to it even more. She said this cake is a local specialty of Venice. During Venice’s trading … Continue reading →
Zuccotto
Today’s dessert comes from Florence. It’s called Zuccotto, and is a dome-shaped dessert. It’s a very easy dessert to make, and the result is very beautiful to look at. You line a bowl with pieces of purchased pound cake that … Continue reading →
Bolognese Rice Cake
It’s time for my first dessert – Bolognese Rice Cake. When reading through the desserts I would be cooking, this one intrigued me. Marcella says that in Bologna, this cake used to only be made at Easter. There was much … Continue reading →
Boiled Zucchini Salad
I love zucchini. It’s one of my favorite vegetables. When I saw the name of this salad though-it just didn’t excite me – Boiled Zucchini Salad. I’m not sure why it didn’t sound very good. But I was wrong. It … Continue reading →
Asparagus Salad
You’re probably realizing by now that most Italian salads are very simple. Here’s another one to add to your files – Asparagus Salad. Marcella says that when asparagus is at it’s peak in Italy, the favorite way to serve it … Continue reading →
Shredded Savoy Cabbage Salad
Today is my first salad post. The salad is a very simple one – Shredded Savoy Cabbage Salad. One thing that is a little different about this salad is the way you infuse a subtle garlic scent to the salad. … Continue reading →
Mixed Baked Vegetable Platter
Wow, this is my last post in the vegetable chapter. This chapter went by fast. The recipe today is Mixed Baked Vegetable Platter. This is a very simple side dish. Potatoes are washed and cut into wedges, peppers are cut … Continue reading →
Sauteed Zucchini Rounds with Onions
I love zucchini. Every year I try to grow it in my garden with no success. I’m not sure why. Last year I got blooms, but they just developed into tiny zucchini and that was it. I would love to … Continue reading →