Some people don’t like to share their recipes. Period. I have a great aunt who shares her recipes only with her family members and has told me that she will come after me if I publish them! Even from the grave!!!!! Ja! I truly respect that, especially with people that make money from their recipes…
Tag: cucina italiana
Pumpkin and Asparagus Risotto
During the beginning of the summer I received an e-mail from a social club we belong to promoting a culinary event called the Caparra Iron Chef. Participating members of Caparra Country Club would become the main attraction cooking for the judges and public in attendance during that night and compete among 4 different categories: rice/pasta…
My Ragú Bolognese
As you have probably noticed by now, many of my recipes build upon each other. I often mix two of my basic recipes to make a new dish. Ragú Bolognese is a sauce made of ground meat, soffritto (the italian version of mirepoix- sauteed carrots, celery and onions in butter by the French, but instead, sauteed…
Dorado Livornese
Many of you know I have been a “fishing widow” for the past 13 years of my life. Wait a minute…I am not complaining! I recognize that through my husband’s love affair with fishing, I have had the chance to travel and fish with him in places like Venezuela, Madeira, Mexico, Dominican Republic, USA and…
Pesto alla Genovese
The most popular kind of pesto originates in Genova in Northern Italy. It gets its name from the word “pestare” which means “to pound” in italian and its also the root of the word pestle. Its main ingredients are basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic, parmigiano reggiano, salt and extra-virgin olive oil. In the traditional way…
Panettone Bread Pudding
We spent New Year’s in Miami since my husband’s cousin Anna was getting married on 1/1/11. During our stay in this vibrant city, my godparents invited our family over for brunch at their apartment on December 31st . It was a joyful afternoon in which we enjoyed their loving company and lively conversation. While remembering stories…