Chicken, Spinach, & Ricotta Manicotti
We have been very busy recently planting our vegetable garden and flower beds, although we have had to work around constant rain. We left a rainy cool, Umbria less...
Gnocco Fritto
We recently spent five nights in Emilia Romagna including stays in Bologna, Modena, and Parma. Emilia Romagna is a region well known for its amazing stuffed pasta, and its...
Pasta With Nduja, Lemon, & Breadcrumbs
We left Italy five days ago, and last night was the first night that I actually slept all night long. I do not know why, but I seem to...
Roman Style Artichokes {Carciofi alla Romana}
I love Italy in the spring when market stalls are piled high with varieties of local artichokes, agretti, fava beans, baby peas, and pencil thin asparagus spears. Artichokes are...
Artichokes Au Gratin
Carciofi Gratinati ~ A baked version of artichokes topped with a cheese flavored crumb crust. A delicious side dish for any roasted or grilled meat dish. This artichoke recipe...
Artichoke & Sausage Pasta
Artichoke season is in full swing here in Umbria. I can’t say why exactly, but artichokes are one of my favorite vegetables. They require some effort in preparation and...
Ciambelle with Wine
These cookies are one of the favorite cookies my Mother-In-Law used to make. I truly love these cookies because they have a good chew, but still are tender, and...
Le Vignole ~ Spring Vegetable Stew
I am a huge fan of most vegetables, but artichokes and fava beans are certainly two of my favorites. Since they are spring vegetables, I am always looking for...
