Fried Zucchini Flowers – Fiori di Zucca Fritti
Growing up watching the Nonna generation gather golden blossoms from their gardens early morning, it was difficult for me to appreciate why they considered flowers a food source, after all the more Americanized kids were ripping open bags of Lays Potato Chips. In those days, ethnic food was viewed much differently than it is today and frequently in a less than positive way; especially by the children and grandchildren of immigrants who only wanted to fit in with their school friends….
Apple & Olive Oil Cake – Torta di Mele e Olio d’Oliva
My eternal search for the ultimate apple cake continued throughout the summer in preparation for a fall post. The criteria were specific: the cake had to be moist, uncomplicated, delicate yet distinct in flavor, ladened with apples and include olive oil. I am delighted to report that the search is over thanks to the remarkable Yotam Ottolenghi….
Zucchini Stuffed with Pesto – Zucchini Ripiene di Pesto
Isn’t it annoying this time of year when friends are moaning about the abundant zucchini crop and preparing zucchini bread as if it is the only dish worthy of this delicate squash? Of course if you wait until what was a tender young zucchini turns dramatically into a baseball bat sized lethal weapon overnight, the choices may…
Panzanella with Tuna – Panzanella con Tonno
Panzanella is a traditional salad of bread and tomatoes that can be found throughout Tuscany and parts of Central Italy each summer. Panzanella is a prime example of how the Italians waste nothing; day old bread and the bounty of garden tomatoes that late summer brings are transformed into a salad which in fact could serve as a meal….
White Peach & Arugula Salad – Insalata di Pesca Bianca e Rucola
White peaches are piled high in all of the markets right now and I plan to use them every way possible in the coming weeks (say tuned). There are an endless variety of summer salad recipes which feature peaches; some add cheese or pancetta, others grill the peaches, and a few use a rich balsamic vinaigrette. White…
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