While traveling through the Umbria region of Italy, I came across more and more dishes using one of the prized ingredients of this area – white truffles. People seem to have either a strong dislike or an intense love for this pungent ingredient. I fall into the strongly enamored group. Which is one reason I was …
In Italy, many of the most delicious dishes are very simple. The key is to use very few ingredients, but most importantly, only the freshest. Here, you cook with the season. This fresh penne pasta dish is tossed simply with farm fresh peppery arugula lettuce, sweet cherry tomatoes, and pan toasted hazelnuts. It’s dressed simply …
There are several theories as to how this spicy dish (Pad Keep Mao) earned the name Drunken Noodles. Some claim that the spicy, salty, starchy dish is the perfect cure for a hangover. Other stories hail the noodle dish as the perfect accompaniment to Thai beer. A favorite beer variety here, Chang, is known as having …
I ran across Turkish Ravioli (Manti) during a trip to Istanbul. They are tiny dumplings typically filled a mixture of spiced beef or lamb. Despite their small size, the dumplings, typical of Turkish cuisine, have a lot of flavor. They are often served with a yogurt sauce, but for this recipe I opted to go …
Tagliatelle All Arancia (Tagliatelle all’arancia) is a creamy pasta dish with fresh parmesan cheese and toasted breadcrumbs seasoned with orange zest. The delicate flavor and aroma of the pasta makes it a refreshing change from standard tomato or cream sauces and is perfect for a special occasion or as an easy weekday meal. We were …
Pasta with Pancetta, Pecorino Cheese and Arugula is a fun, easy recipe inspired by our time in Italy. The key to great Italian recipes, we learned, is to use just a few quality ingredients and that are fresh and full of flavor. Simple and delicious! Pancetta vs Bacon We chose Pancetta for this recipe because …