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Big Chill Cheese Fondue
After last week’s snow storm, and Tuesday’s record temperatures (we hit a record low of 4 degrees Farenheit or -15 C here in New York City), several friends emailed us or called us from...
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Fruity Nutty Tree Day Bread
Our kitchen and dining room overlook a lovely garden, with a couple of old trees where lots of adorable little squirrels have made their nest. Every now and then, a big, bushy gray tail pops up on...
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Pressure Cookers and Slow Cookers
In the new issue of JOK Magazine, the third chapter of my series on Pots and Pans deals with what I once considered two diabolical appliances: Pressure Cookers and Slow Cookers! Tips, tricks, and...
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Italian Chocolate Kisses
My latest article is all about kisses…. the chocolate kind! With a recipe for an easy home-made treat (perfect for Valentines with a sweet tooth!): read it here The post Italian Chocolate...
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Warm Farro Salad with Cranberry Beans and Red Beet Mousse
I think I already told you that I don’t mind a little extra padding in the winter: it’s way more practical than having to wear an extra puffer coat, and gives me a great excuse to...
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MORE ITALIAN PASSOVER IDEAS
Hello again! I’m so excited to share that my Levornese Almond Custards (Scodelline) are in the April 2014 issue of Cucinare Bene magazine, a special Italian Passover treat among tons of Easter...
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Bianca’s Super Veggie Medley
My 5-year old loves Brussels sprouts and broccoli, and this is her favorite way to eat them! It’s so delicious that I thought I’d also share it with you guys. After all the cheesy pasta...
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Warm Radicchio Salad with Red Onion and Dates
After one of the longest winters that I can remember, it felt quite exciting to finally put all my winter gear in storage and switch to easy tee shirts and jersey dresses. There was, however, one...
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Chocolate Cream and Strawberry Frozen Delight
I’m pretty sure I’ve already told you that every year, comes May, I feel quite conflicted between my desire to eat more fresh fruit, vegetables and light fare, and all the temptations of...
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Homemade Flavored Pasta and the King of Italian Herbs
In the current issue of Joy of Kosher, check out my articles on fancy homemade pastas and on the king of Italian herbs: basil! The post Homemade Flavored Pasta and the King of...
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The Olive Oil Miracle
If you’re an olive oil fan, be prepared. This year has been described as “The Black Year of Italian Olive Oil,”: in Italy, the weather was truly horrible (I spent the summer there, and can testify);...
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Zabaione
My latest article is dedicated to the memory of one of one of the most important voices of the culinary world, food historian Gil Marks, and is all about an all-time Italian favorite: Zabaione! You...
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