This Pasta al Pomodoro with Shrimp is light, tasty and the perfect dish to kick off spring! Italians living along the coast have a bountiful variety of seafood available to prepare their meals. It is not uncommon for them to include seafood in an appetizer, an antipasto, and an entree. I love this Pasta al Pomodoro with Shrimp […]
Roasted Pork Loin with Fig Sauce
This Roasted Pork Loin with Fig Sauce is a wonderful festive dish to serve during the holidays. It is elegant, and easy to prepare leaving you plenty of time to mingle with your guests. The holidays are finally here and most of you have been decorating, shopping for gifts, and wrapping presents. Soon you will […]
Baby Arugula, Mango and Caramelized Pistachio Salad
Today I’m pleased to share this Baby Arugula, Mango and Caramelized Pistachio Salad recipe from the cookbook, Samba Montclair. This wonderful cookbook is written by my friend, chef and restaurant owner Ilson Goncalves. It contains traditional Brazilian recipes that are simple and full of flavor. If you are a fan of Brazilian cooking, I’m sure you will […]
Roasted Asparagus and Mixed Mushrooms
This Roasted Asparagus and Mixed Mushrooms recipe is super easy to prepare would make a great addition to any recipe book. As the holiday season approaches, I am sure you have just one question on your mind. What to serve with all those amazing entrees. For every entree you create you will need a nice dish […]
Spaghetti with Clams – Spaghetti alle Vongole
Spaghetti with Clams or Spaghetti alle Vongole as called in Italy, was among the first dishes I tried in Italy many years ago, and it has remained one of my favorites today. It is a dish that is at the same time refreshing, flavorful and satisfying. Having recently returned from my summer trip to Europe where I was able […]
Tuscan Herbed Potatoes
These Tuscan Herbed Potatoes are so delicious and easy to prepare. They are the perfect side dish to accompany traditional holiday roasts or to serve alongside your main course for a weekday dinner. I learned to make these Tuscan Herbed Potatoes while at cooking school in Tuscany. During the lesson we roasted a loin of pork and served […]
