Orecchiette with Broccoli, Anchovies, and Chili Pepper
This a quick, simple, and savory recipe from Puglia that uses one of winter’s fresh veggies in a new way. Continue reading “Orecchiette with Broccoli, Anchovies, and Chili Pepper”
Tag: pasta
The Basic Rules of Italian Food
I wanted to write a post about Italian food rules—everything from the when to drink cappuccino to the correct way to eat your spaghetti (I’ll tell you now: no cutting!). However, I’m far from being an authority. So I went to a friend and fellow blogger, Paolo Rigiroli of Disgraces on the Menu, who is a bona fide italiano living in Canada. He had an even better idea.
Busiati with Pesto alla Trapanese
I love pesto. It is a simple but very flavorful pasta dish to make, and has many variations. Most people are familiar with classic Italian pesto, the basil, Parmigiano, pine nut sauce from Genova. But Italian cuisine has more than one kind of pesto. Continue reading “Busiati with Pesto alla Trapanese”
A Journey through Italy with Pasta
I’m going on a pasta journey to discover Italy’s cuisine.
Italy’s culinary diversity has always surprised me. I learned about it back in Italian classes in college before I’d studied abroad. “Every region has its own traditions and dishes,” our professor said. I understood her words, but I didn’t fully comprehend her meaning until I started living in Italy. Continue reading “A Journey through Italy with Pasta”
