Crostata di Ricotta & Viscioli – Ricotta & Sour Cherry Tart
Each time we visit Rome, one of our last stops before the airport is Boccione, the kosher bakery on the Via del Portico d’ Octavia in the heart of Rome’s Ghetto. Taking home some of their Pizza Ebraica or Jewish Pizza is a must; a burnt cookie slab of sorts filled with almonds & candied fruit. The tiny Boccione is one of the ghetto’s historic sights, dating back to 1815, continuously run by the Limentani Family. Grazilla, the family matriarch runs the shop with the help of her granddaughters and niece.
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Strawberries with Prosecco – Fragole con il Prosecco
Strawberries with Prosecco features local strawberries in such an elegant manner; truly summer entertaining at it’s best. Select a fine bottle of Prosecco, Il Colle being a family favorite, to compliment the strawberries. A fine bottle? There are quality differences, a subject for a later post hosted by Mio Marito. Lengths of lemon peel and mint awaken the natural flavor…
Stuffed Artichokes – Carciofi Ripieni
All Italian American families from the East Coast have Stuffed Artichokes as part of their repertoire, typically for special occasions. The stuffing is generally bread based and seasoned with parsley, garlic, and of course a generous splash of olive oil. Stuffed Artichokes might include a bit of anchovy, Parmigiano or Pecorino depending upon the coveted family recipe.
Tuna Spread with Capers – Tonno sott’ Olio Mantecato
Tuna Spread with Capers has been a staple at our home for years. I first came across the recipe when leafing through Marcella Hazan’s cookbook Marcella’s Italian Kitchen, an autographed copy given to me by a treasured friend. Marcella & Victor Hazan lived in the Cannereggio district of Venice for years and Tuna Spread with…
Peperonata
Peperonata, that combination of peppers and onions often with just a tang of acidity, once typical of Southern Italian cuisine has become a staple in many Italian homes. Peperonata has been described as a stew of red peppers of sorts, but I think of it more as a condiment. An uncomplicated dish based on red peppers, Pepperonata can…
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