How to Make Cappuccino at Home
copyright., 2008. Maria Liberati The Basic Art of Italian Cooking by Maria Liberati tm https://www.marialiberati.com Editor: Michela Pompeo Cappuccino at Home I have to admit that one of my favorite…
Barolo on the Beach
While enjoying pranzo on our beachfront flat here in the seaside resort of Pescara-we also enjoyed a bottle of Barolo. My souvenir today is the indescribable beauty of the colors…
How to Choose Olive Oil
Copyright, 2008, Maria Liberati Editor: Suzanne Russo The Basic Art of Italian Cooking by Maria Liberati tm https://www.marialiberati.com In my travels in the past few weeks here in Italy I…
Eggplant, Zucchini Ratatouille and My Voglio
(Photo credits : http://www.mets-de-provence.fr) Have you ever had a 'voglio'? A voglio is the way Italians express a strong desire for something- someone that you love, a food, a dish,…
The Perfect Summer Crostata
copyright, 2008, Maria Liberati The Basic Art of Italian Cooking by Maria Liberati tm The plums are growing faster than we can pick them. The summer sun in August is…
Picking Plums, Fresh Pasta and Palio of Siena
copyright, 2008, Maria Liberati The Basic Art of Italian Cooking by Maria Liberati tm As I began my morning very early yesterday to finish picking our fresh plums and 'susine'…
Happy August 15th-Ferragosto (part 1)
The August sun has been intense here in Italy, hot and intense is the only way to describe it. It is the sun that was meant for August in Italy. The…
Cerasuolo, Fresh Figs and a Terrazzo in the August Sun
The souvenir I am sending from Italy is the fresh summer meal eaten outside on the terrazzo under the warm August sun. Our terrazzo overlooks the mountains of Abruzzo so…
Est!Est! Est!-The Wine That Became Legend
copyright,2008, Maria Liberati The Basic Art of Italian Cooking Today's lunch was a light pasta dish with dried porcini mushrooms, fresh parsley and extra virgin olive oil, (If you want the…
O Sole Mio & Focaccia Bread
copyright, 2008, Maria Liberati The Basic Art of Italian Cooking by Maria Liberati tm https://www.marialiberati.com https://www.marialiberati.com/blog2 Editor:Alexis Popov The days of summer are dwindling down, so don't forget to enjoy…
The Basic Art of Choosing Olive Oil…
copyright, 2008, Maria Liberati, The Basic Art of Italian Cooking by Maria Liberati tm https://www.marialiberati.com Editor: Suzanne Russo The Italians have been cultivating olives since the Fifth Century. They have refined the…
How to Make (Light as an Angel) Anginetti Cookies
copyright, 2008, Maria Liberati The Basic Art of Italian Cooking Editor:Sara Harris What is it about cookies (dolci- in Italian) that have even the harshest food critics saying, Mmm! Whether…
How to Make a Summer Zucchini Torte
copyright, 2008, Maria Liberati The Basic Art of Italian Cooking Editor: Michela Pompeo Summer: a time of rest, holidays, enjoyment…a time of healthy eating, especially considering the great quantity of…
Healthy Fettuccini Alfredo..
copyright, 2008, Maria Liberati A crowd pleaser on the menu in most Italian restaurants is fettuccini alfredo, a deliciously creamy mixture of fettuccini, cream, butter, and cheese. Although…
Tiramisu..the recipe, the legend and lighter Tiramisu
copyright,2008, Maria Liberati,The Basic Art of Italian Cooking editor: Joseph McVeigh If cannoli is the champion of Italian desserts, tiramisu is the challenger. Although it may seem that tiramisu…
Sicilian Cannoli..mmmmm
editor:Joseph McVeigh copyright,2008, Maria Liberati https://www.marialiberati.com http://www,marialiberati.com/blog2 After dinner recipes the last two weeks, it's time for dessert. Being that desserts always seem better in numbers, this Famous Recipes article…
Authentic Tuscan Acquacotta…
Copyright, 2008, Maria Liberati https://www.marialiberati.com/ Editor: Joseph McVeigh Although mainly thought of for its famous pastas and sauces, Italian cookery is well-rounded including meals of all types for all times…
Toast of the Coast event, Atlantic City, NJ
Editor: Valerie O'Shea Atlantic City, NJ, June 18th, 2008 - Former international supermodel Maria Liberati knows a thing or two about staying fit. In her best selling book, The Basic Art…
Mmmm..Pasta Pie
PASTA PIE Editor:Alexis Popov Copyright, 2008 Maria Liberati, The Basic Art of Italian Cooking https://www.marialiberati.com Before guests sit down to dinner, it is customary to put out picky stuff, typically…
Healthy Sweet Potato Fries
One of my favorite foods are sweet potatoes, and better yet- sweet potato fries. But here's a healthy version you can enjoy. Sweet Potato Fries There's nothing like fries with…
Hot Peppers, Ravioli and Family Memories…
Contributed by Alexis Popov Copyright 2008, Maria Liberati, https://www.marialiberati.com/ http://www.marialilberati.com/blog2 As I danced around my Uncle Donny's basement as a child, I was told to stay away from the long…
A Steak is a Steak is a Steak…….
A steak, is a steak is a steak..but it is not true that all steaks are equal. My recipe here for Steak and Potato pie. It is a twist on…
Crepes Italian Style
French Crepes also have an Italian twin- we call them crespelle. They are typically made with less butter and can be used in many recipes. Now that the warm weather…
Chocolat..Cioccolata..Chocolate
copyright, 2008 Maria Liberati If you liked the recipe for Italian Chocolate pudding from the last post, here is another recipe to satisfy any chocolate craving. Always use dark chocolate…
A proper British Chocolate…
copyright, 2008 Maria Liberati As I am always on the lookout for wonderful places for my 'foodie fans' to be aware of, I have stumbled upon a wonderful British find for…
I'm in the 'food for love'….
(copyright 2008, Maria Liberati) I'm in the 'food for love' and love it truly is for this next recipe. It is one of my favorites and it is just as…
How to Grow Your ….SPRING HERB GARDEN
Increase Flavor and Decrease Cost with Your Own Herb Garden by Maria Liberati, copyright 2008 http://www.marilaiberati.com/ editor: Lauren Scheller Herbs are quintessential to Italian cooking and everyone knows that the…
Dolce con l'ananas-Pineapple dessert
Here's a fun recipe, looks like a hamburger but is really a dessert that is good for you also! Pineapple Pannino (for 4) 4 sesame seed whole grain hamburger buns…
Insalata Primavera
My approach to food has always mirrored my approach to fashion-simple yet elegant, not too cluttered, not too heavy, classic minimalist approach, not too many ingredients, each ingredient should be…
Amore De Vino..part due
Today, someone wrote to find out how they could be prepared for last minute parties and what are the best ingredients to have on hand. You know it really is…
