Mackerel Fillets With Orange Juice
Along with tuna and salmon, mackerel is perhaps one of the best known fish; it has a strong taste that pairs well with dark bread – which is the way…
Crudaiola – Raw Tomato Pasta Sauce
Crudaiola is a play on the more common term pizzaiola, which indicates the tomato sauce normally used for pizza; because crudo is the Italian word for raw, the crudaiola is…
Simple Bean Stew with Bacon & Celery
Beans have been a staple in Italian cuisine for centuries: they are a cheap source of proteins, and can be dried during the harvesting season and used later on in…
Sarde A Beccafico – Sicilian Fishrolls with Sardines
The beccafico (literally ‘the one that pecks at figs’, known in English as the garden warbler) is a little bird that during summer, before migrating to warmer climates for the…
Classic Bruschetta in Three Ways
A bruschetta is always a special treat, and the perfect appetizer while waiting for the main meal. In Italy bruschetta are a must: whether you dine at the restaurant or share a…