Grilled Swordfish with Mint and Balsamic

This is a favorite summertime, grilled recipe that I have also adapted to indoor cooking because I needed to enjoy this wonderful dish all year round. I have to admit that it is best when the fish is lightly charred from the grill, but this marinade can transform a broiled piece of fish in minutes. … Continue reading

Pasta con Amore (Pasta with Love)

I think of this recipe each year around Valentine’s Day. Some years I make it, and some years I don’t, but it always comes to mind. Sorry I didn’t post it for you before the holiday came and went, but this was one of the years that I was going to pass on it. However, … Continue reading

Penne with Tomatoes and Balsamic Vinegar

Who would think to combine rosemary and balsamic vinegar, together with tomatoes, garlic and olive oil, to create a lusciously light and simple sauce to put over penne or any other short tubular pasta? Marcella Hazan, the “Mother of Italian Cooking” sure did. I’m so glad she did, as this is one of my favorite … Continue reading

Tortellini en Brodo

I love Thanksgiving Dinner! Who doesn’t? Well, I guess vegetarians and vegans might not, but then again, just think about all the wonderful vegetables and sides that even they can eat.   I think it’s one meal that has something for everyone, and too much for those like me. I enjoy everything on the table. I … Continue reading

Mamma Agata’s Lemon Chicken (Pollo al limone)

I’m going to treat you again to another wonderful recipe that I made in cooking class with Mamma Agata in Ravello, Italy.  This dish is so flavorful and aromatic that it is a delight to the senses.  Your kitchen will smell like rosemary, sage, garlic and lemons, all mingled together in a manner that keeps … Continue reading

Pasta with Sausage & Butternut Squash

How many recipes can there possibly be for pasta dishes?  It’s got to be in the thousands…tens of thousands.  It never ceases to amaze me.  My sister and I have probably shared hundreds, if not thousands, of pasta recipes over the years, and we continue to do so.  We’ve shared recipes from our family, other … Continue reading

Spaghetti with Zucchini and Tomatoes

Obtaining recipes from chefs in restaurants was very common in my family.  Before 1980, there weren’t many Italian cookbooks.  We relied on our family recipes and those of our friends.  However, if we went to dinner at a restaurant, and particularly loved a dish, we would ask to speak with the chef, and one of … Continue reading

Kathi’s Stuffed Mushrooms

Looking for something quick and delicious for your Holiday entertaining?  I think this recipe for stuffed mushrooms might be just what you’re looking for.  In no time at all, you’ll have a fancy hor d’oeuvres to serve your guests.  This recipe has been in my recipe folder for 35 plus years.  I’ve tried many stuffed … Continue reading