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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Sesame Croccante / Sesame Brittle – Croccante di Sesamo
Croccante has always been a indulgence of mine; whether it be pistachio, almond, or hazelnut. It is simple and sweet yet packs so much flavor, not to mention a toothsome crunch. Sesame Croccante /Sesame Brittle or Croccante di Sesamo is typical of Calabria and Sicily; the ingredients reflecting the long history of Arab influence in these regions. In…
Grilled Chicken Breasts with Lentil Salad – Petti di Pollo alla Griglia con Insalata di Lenticchie
Do you sometimes feel as though you are on food information overload? I certainly do, but that does not stop me from devouring the work of the countless talented chefs, bloggers, and culinary enthusiasts out there. Inspiration is everywhere – the markets, restaurants, blogs, social media postings, newspapers and cookbooks. Grilled Chicken Breasts with Lentil Salad is a recipe…
Bucatini with Zucchini, Lemon & Pecorino – Bucatini con Zucchine, Limone e Pecorino
So it’s the end of a long hot summer – you really don’t want to cook but have a craving for pasta. Bucatini, sometimes referred to as Perciatelli has been a favorite of mine since childhood. The cylindrical spaghetti like tubes of about 10 to 12 inches in length have a tiny hole, or buco, running…
Eggplant Polpette / Eggplant Meatballs – Polpette di Melanzane
Eggplant Polpette poorly translated into English as Eggplant “Meatballs” is actually a vegetarian dish. The word polpette commonly refers to meat patties cleverly enhanced with herbs, cheese and bread to extend whatever meat is on hand. Over the years, the word seems to have become synonymous with any type of meatball. Polpette is also used when referring to Italian vegetable based patties; Eggplant Polpette are…
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