Italian food, travel & lifestyle
Sicilian Style Cauliflower is a twist on a traditional combination of ingredients cauliflower being the primary ingredient, seasoned with the flavors of Sicily. It is simple to prepare and can be served as a contorini or side dish, combined with pasta, or a topping for bruschetta. The recipe can be adjusted easily to accommodate your specific taste and can be prepared in advance.
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And you thought the Egg Drop Soup was something strictly off the menu of a Chinese restaurant. Italian Egg Drop Soup or Stracciatella is a go to recipe when you may be in a bit of a hurry and want something to warm your soul. If you are a follower of La Bella Sorella, you obviously love Italian food and most probably have the ingredients in your pantry at this very moment. Italian Egg Drop Soup or Stracciatella is almost as easy as warming prepared soup in the microwave, but I promise you it is much more satisfying.
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When my Calabrese born mother began to see bruschetta on the menu of Italian restaurants some years ago she commented, “Oh stale bread…” Italians by nature do not waste a thing, and it is quite likely that bruschetta was another way to cleverly use the bread baked weekly in communal ovens as the week came to a close and the bread was not quite as fresh. Beet & Burrata Bruschetta is a playful combination of ingredients that makes a lovely spuntino, aperitivo course or light dinner along with a green salad.
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Simple, inexpensive, quick to prepare, satisfying – what else can you ask for? Spaghetti with Oil, Garlic & Chili is a favorite which can be eaten any time of day but is especially enjoyed in the late hours (or perhaps the early hours) after a night of fun. Spaghetti with Oil, Garlic & Chile relies on six rather ordinary ingredients, but when orchestrated correctly it becomes a masterpiece….
