A Chef's Thoughts on "A Touch of Ginger" | My Favorite Saffron Recipe
I must admit, I am a foreign" film-aholic". I just caught a 'delicious' film that is worth blogging about. It s actually a Greek film but I saw it…
Two Recipes Perfect for Your Next Dinner Party: Brie & Comte
Today I worked on perfecting two recipes for my 'Art of Entertaining' book that will be released later in the year. I am so excited about their success that I…
How to Fix a Meatloaf that Falls Apart
Ruined meatloaf? No worries! What do you do when you have dinner guests coming over, and your planned dinner has just come out of the oven not exactly the way…
Five Grilled Italian Recipes You Need to Try This Summer
Summer cuisine can be so much more than hot dogs and hamburgers. Italian cuisine can be so much more than spaghetti and gravy. Why not add some flavor to your…
Two Grilled Italian Appetizers to Start Off Your Next Summer Party
Summer is just around the corner. The days are lasting longer, the beaches are open and kitchens are being deserted. Yes, it's the time of year to give the ovens…
How To Make Bruschetta | Italian Chef's Guide
Now that summer time is quickly upon us thoughts of quick easy but still beautiful, casual food come to mind. And bruschetta (pronounced brooh-skeh-tta) is one of those foods. Bruschetta…
6 Facts You Never Knew About Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese
Yesterday, I was contacted by the lifestyle editor of a newspaper in Milwaukee for some quotes, a bit of history, and recipes on the king of cheeses - parmigiano-reggiano. I…
Chicken Laurentana | My Thoughts from an Italian Wedding
"Practice random acts of kindness and senseless acts of beauty" is one of my favorite quotes by Adair Lara. It came to mind as I was in the middle of…