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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Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms
Zucchini blossoms were ever present in our home growing up, and believe me they weren’t considered chic or mainstream in those days. Generally, Italian American families had a summer vegetable garden with tomatoes, zucchini and basil taking center stage. Zucchini was a relatively easy vegetable to cultivate and the delicate flowers were picked early morning…
Summer Celebration Cake – Una Torta per Una Festa d’Estate
So, you need to prepare a notable cake for someone special – it’s summertime and to tell the truth who really feels like getting fussy? Summer Celebration Cake is the answer to your prayers – a one pan almond chiffon cake, dressed with freshly whipped cream and ripe strawberries along with a garnish of caramelized almond slices. Enter the room…
Negroni Sbagliato – Incorrect Negroni
At Casa Levitt there is no official Negroni Week, although we love the fact that there is a special week dedicated to honoring this cocktail of perfection. To be perfectly honest, Negronis in one form or another are a year round libation at our home. The mere presence of one has me fantasizing about sitting…
Sicilian Swordfish “Meatballs” – Polpette di Pesce Spada
Swordfish in Sicily is at its absolute finest, tables at the outdoor markets display large rounds of whole swordfish with the head complete with sword set proudly alongside, cut to order this is about a fresh as it gets. Whether it be crudo, grilled, stuffed, or polpette the fresh flavor of the sea prevails. Fresh…
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