Anginetti-Italian Comfort Food
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati These cookies are one of my favorite..sort of like an Italian style comfort food. I can remember having these after school with a glass of milk…
Crazy for Pizza
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati A passion for pizza..what's all this talk about great pizza! David Letterman decided to take Madonna to the restaurant next door to his studio for some…
A Lazy Weekend & A Special Casserole
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati A lazy or (should I say) relaxing weekend often reminds me of my weekends in Italy in the city or the mountains. Although in the city there is…
Fall..Pumpkins and Exciting Culinary Events!
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Fall is here..or almost and there are so many appearances coming up..just wanted to let you know about some exciting events and happenings .hope you can…
Pasta with Tuna in the City
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati A day in the city.Rome that is..always makes me hungry..and hungry enough for a plate of pasta with tuna and a tomato sauce. Best served…
Frittata with Mint
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati This frittata is one of my favorites and is so simple made up only of a few ingredients..not the least important is the fresh mint to…
Spaghetti alla Pescatore & Labor Day
Spaghetti al Pescatore will be on schedule tomorrow in The Basic Art of Italian Cooking kitchen tomorrow. I know it's Labor Day back in the States and most are planning a…
Fresh Ricotta & a Cheesecake & a Picnic
The Basic Art of Italian Cooking kitchen here in Italy was busy with many recipes today, although still hot,hot, hot and no desire to use an oven or a stove…
Settembrini and September
copyright 2009, art of living, PrimaMedia,Inc September is now the month of the 'Settembrini' when everything has a September feel to it. The air now has a gentler heat…
A Dinner in Three Acts..
A dinner of freshly prepared seafood and linguine is always on the menu when I am at the beach and this weekend was no exception. Eating grilled fish and pasta alla vongole …