Mama Italia’s Melenzane alla Parmigiana

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…

Penne all’arrabbiata

Yuri, my roomate while I did my study abroad in Rome, Italy many years ago (1994), (read How I became a Foodie), knows from personal experience that Penne all’arrabbiata is one of my favorite pasta dishes.  Last January, I saw her while skiing in Colorado and she reminded me that most of the times that…

Linguine alla Carbonara

This is one of my favorite pastas! I have been preparing it for soooo long, I think I can make it with my eyes closed by now.  Linguine alla Carbonara is easy to prepare but must be eaten immediately! Make sure you have all the side dishes ready and served when you prepare it so…