Monthly Archives: April 2014

Farrotto with Asparagus and Peas

by mykitchenmemories

Are you wondering what “farrotto” is?  I’m not sure if this is a correct culinary term, but this is what I call risotto made with farro instead of rice.  I certainly don’t want to take credit for this term, as I’m sure I saw it on a menu somewhere.  I’m just not that clever!  But … Continue reading →

Pizza Rustica (Rustic Torte)

by mykitchenmemories

I have to admit that I’ve been obsessed for years over finding the perfect recipe for, what my family calls, “Pizza Rustica.”  This is a very traditional Easter dish for Italian families, but it seems that every family makes it differently, and every family has a different name for it.  Personally, I call it an … Continue reading →

Spaghetti with Arugula

by mykitchenmemories

  This is a very simple, light dish, but full of flavor.  The peppery taste of arugula, combined with garlic, oil and a little broth, makes each mouthful burst with fresh goodness and intensity.   Who thinks of these combinations?  And how many ways are there to make pasta with vegetables?  In the late 1980s, … Continue reading →