Sunday Gravy
Growing up with a Sicilian dad, my mom (a red-headed Irish lassie) was the best Italian cook I knew — my aunts on my dad’s side even all… Read More »
Marinara Sauce
When you say ‘red sauce’ to an Italian it can mean 2 things… Sunday gravy. Made in a large pot on Sunday only, it takes several hours and… Read More »
White Wine Braised Rabbit
OK, OK, before you get yourself all worked up in a tizzy about eating wild rabbit, I ask that you consider a few things. 1. I’m always looking… Read More »
Italian Sesame Cookies
If you like a cookie that’s not too sweet and can be enjoyed equally well with a cup of coffee in the morning as a glass of wine… Read More »
Eggplant Parmigiana
Follow directions for delicious Fried Eggplant Appetizer, then… For traditional Eggplant Parmigiano — line your baking tray of choice with marinara sauce, and alternately layer fried eggplant slices… Read More »
Fried Eggplant
One of my favorite appetizers is actually taking a favorite classic Italian dish — Eggplant Parmigiana — and stopping halfway through the recipe! When us kids would gather… Read More »
