This is a special recipe from ‘The Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking’… at first I thought it didn’t sound like anything special, but once we sat down to dinner~ we realized how really special it was. The secret ingredient is … Continue reading →
Can you believe we are more than half way through our cooking adventure? We started in March of 2009 and have been cooking our way through ‘The Essentials of Italian Cooking’. If you are looking for a Christmas gift… this … Continue reading →
Luckily, it has turned into a beautiful fall here in Alabama. I know I am biased… but the season’s change is wonderful here. The oranges and reds of the maple trees looks like a picture. If it could just stay … Continue reading →
This chapter of Essential’s of Italian cooking has been a challenge… VEAL. It is not something that we eat often. Ok… the truth… I have never cooked veal, but I do order it whenever I get the chance. Now I … Continue reading →
Marcella says “In Rome they call this the devil’s chicken because of the diabolical quantitiy of the crushed black peppercorns that are used.” I just call it delightful! Grilled Chicken alla Diavola ~ Roman Style is a wonderful way to … Continue reading →
Hallelujah! We are through the fishy squid section. Now we get to move on to bigger and better things… Like Chicken! Remember to follow us along daily on Facebook or on the Pomodori e Vino Blog … because this section … Continue reading →
Y’all know, I have said before that the most exciting thing about Pomodori e Vino is the challenge. This week the challenge was quite an adventure. It is my week to make Fried Calamari~ no problem! We Southerners are good … Continue reading →
I am going to just sneak this one in. I thought for a minute I was going to be told to ‘pack my knives’, or that I was ‘chopped’, at the very least that my ‘show is canceled’ , ‘Auf … Continue reading →
Here in Alabama, we might be in the middle of the hot and sticky dog days of summer… but the tomatoes and basil are perfect. This is just the time for a Frittata with Tomatoes, Onion and Basil; the challenge … Continue reading →
I knew I needed help for my challenge with Pomodori e Vino this week. We are making Gnocchi! ~So I called my chef-to-be son in for support. We are starting into a new chapter with several kinds of gnocchi… who … Continue reading →
Are y’all ready for an essential recipe? This week’s challenge for Pomodori e Vino is Risotto with Parmigiano-Reggiano. Luckily I was able to carry some real Parmigiano -Reggiano back from Italy. FYI~you can bring back cheese that is wrapped and … Continue reading →
This week’s challenge for Pomodori e Vino is ‘Borro Oro e Salvia’ ~Golden Butter and Sage~ Doesn’t that just sound like a pinch of heaven? I have some lovely sage in the garden. This recipe couldn’t be simpler. First you … Continue reading →
Don’t y’all just love it when timing is just perfect? It doesn’t happen often in life. This week’s recipe from ‘Essentials of Italian Cooking’ came at the perfect time. I was in Montisi with a garden FULL of fresh Italian … Continue reading →
Ricotta and Eggplant Sauce~ Sicilian Style This recipe, like all the others in ‘The Essentials of Italian Cooking’, takes simple ingredients and layers them into a mouthful of flavors. Marcella says she likes using cartwheel pasta ‘route di carro’~ it … Continue reading →
We just missed this dish for Easter~ Stuffed Lettuce Soup is the traditional Easter dish on the Italian Riviera. I can’t imagine the Mac’s kitchen if I had announced I was bringing lettuce soup stuffed with a baby lamb. It … Continue reading →
