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Zucchini and Pancetta Pancakes
For the greater part of my life, I thought Italian food was heavy, overcooked pasta laden with oily melted cheeses and super sweet tomato sauce. Che tragedia! My only links to “Italian food” in my...
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Sautéed Green Beans with Garlic and Pancetta
I love sautéing vegetables. Too often we fall back on old habits just because they’re familiar: cut open frozen bag of vegetables, pour into microwave-proof dish, read label and heat accordingly. Drain...
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Bull’s Blood Mushrooms
For many years, one of my culinarily gifted aunties made this dish regularly for Christmas celebrations. As a youngster, I didn’t quite understand the draw of these richly flavored sliced mushrooms but...
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Homemade Roasted and Marinated Red Bell Peppers
One of the benefits of having an Italian for a partner is knowing his Mamma. Michael’s mother, Tina, was born and bred in Naples, and as every Neapolitan knows, you haven’t been to Italy if you haven’t...
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Roasted Marrow Bone with Bacon and Garlic
For those of you who simply adore all things savory and beefy, here is a super simple recipe that is as nutritious as it is rich. I know, some of you are thinking, “Bone marrow? Really?” but trust me,...
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