Fritte Miste
Fritte miste serves as a fitting appetizer for any special occasion. It is one of my favorite appetizers and always fun to have when it is made right in front…
Cool Aperitifs for Eating 'Al Fresco'
The last holiday of the summer season is here, well not here, but in the US. We don't celebrate Labor Day in Italy of course. The biggest ending to the…
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…
Spaghetti Cacio & Pepe and the Rural Life
Ahh the Italian countryside..beautiful and so rustic, quiet. But work still goes on... I have been getting so many emails from colleagues, assistants and more telling me how they wish…
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 2)
Buon Ferragosto Picnic (Second Part) copyright, 2008, Maria Liberati, The Basic Art of Italian Cooking by Maria Liberati tm Editor: Michela Pompeo Here is the second part of the…
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…
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…
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…
Pasta Al Fresco
copyright, 2008, Maria Liberati Editor: Joseph Mc Veigh If there is one course that Italians are famous for, it is dinner. The list of Italian dinners is exquisite and endless.…
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…
Zucchini and Goat Cheese Frittata and The Big Night
Editor: Joseph Mc Veigh copyright, 2008, Maria Liberati,The Basic Art of Italian Cooking by Maria Liberati tm https://www.marialiberati.com Hope you are all enjoying your Memorial Day celebrations for those in…
Strawberry Tiramisu for your picnic…
Memorial Day is fast approaching here in the USA, and, well, in Italy our thoughts go to all the upcoming picnics and dining al fresco we have to look forward…
Espresso, Espresso…..
copyright 2008, Maria Liberati To every caffeine junkie who has ever stumbled into their favorite coffee bar at 7A.M. on a desperate quest for a morning fix it may seem improbable…
Slow Food, Slow Cooking….
By now everyone knows that I am a proponent of the Slow Food movement; cooking and eating foods in a slower pace. But there is also slow cooking in a…
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…
Coffee -a healthy elixir!!
Coffee has a high level of antioxidants thanks to its' high levels of a special acid, which gives a protective action against type 2 diabetes and Parkinson's disease. It has been shown…
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…
