Italian food, travel & lifestyle
As I prepare for travel to Italy soon, thoughts of last spring’s trip have me dreaming about Trentino-Alto Adige and the glorious week we spent there. I can close my eyes and see the majestic Dolomites, crystal clear lakes and star studded night sky. Thoughts of this type ultimately take me to the kitchen to capture moments like these through food and this is how Roasted Trout with Lemon & Leeks came about.
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Fall has definitely arrived and I feel the compulsion to begin to cook in ways that just seem to be expected with the brisk weather. Conjuring up images of the rolling hills of Piemonte covered with vines, in particular Langhe home to noble wine, Barolo; a full bodied Piemontese wine produced from the Nebbiolo grape. Brasato al Barolo or Beef Braised in Red Wine is a classic Piemontese dish prominently featuring Barolo; a contradiction in a way as Barolo can be a rather expensive wine, yet it is the basis for a dish which features less expensive cut of meat, often chuck.
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Some dinners require a little splurge – a special birthday, anniversary, wonderful friends. For these occasions, veal chops do the trick. Grilled Veal Chops with Rosemary Roasted Grapes is an elegant main course fit for royalty.
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Farro is a favorite at Casa Levitt, it’s versatility makes it a natural base for garden vegetables at any time of year. Farro, Eggplant & Pomegranate Salad bridges the seasons nicely by featuring summer eggplants and early fall pomegranate seeds. An absolutely ideal dish to prepare when entertaining mixed company: vegetarians and carnivores.
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