Garden Veggie Stir Fry
August 2026
It happens to many of us at this time each year – a garden vegetable overload. Yellow or green zucchini, onions, cucumbers, eggplant, Bell peppers, and tomatoes...
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Fennel Gratin with Miso Cream and Parmigiana
Read nowMay 2026
Last December, my husband and I decided to spend our third holiday season in Italy. I cannot speak highly enough about the way Italians celebrate the holidays. -
How to Make Scarpaccia (Italian Vegetable Tart)
September 2024Read now
We haven’t had a vegetable garden in a couple of years since we’ve been traveling so much. -
Celeriac Remoulade (Celery Root Salad)
April 2024Read now
Celeriac, also known as celery root or knob celery, is a root vegetable that can be enjoyed cooked or raw. -
Sicilian Pasta with Fennel and Anchovies
August 2023Read now
Pasta con le sarde (pasta with sardines) is a traditional Sicilian dish. -
Ragù or Ragout?
January 2019Read now
Their pronunciations are similar but they’re very different dishes. Ragù is Italian and defined as a meat-based sauce made to serve with pasta. -
Braised Sicilian Chicken with Tomatoes and Fennel
October 2018Read now
Braising… you may be unsure that you know what this culinary term means; but if you cook a moderate amount, chances are that you’ve braised before. -
Booya! Bouillabaisse
May 2018Read now
Bouillabaisse, a French seafood stew that originated in Marseille, is named for its basic cooking techniques. -
Fabulous Fennel
August 2017Read now
Growing up, both of my grandmothers had gardens, so I have lots of great memories of incredibly fresh produce and amazing meals.
