What comes to mind when you see or hear the word “Orzo.” Could it be the 6 Orzo families who were living in New York City (USA) in the 1920’s. Or could it be Caffè d’orzo – a type of hot drink, originating in Italy. Most of us though think of the small, rice-shaped pasta […]
The first known use of gnocchi was in 1891. Gnocchi is an Italian dumpling. With simple ingredients, like potato flour, water, and eggs. This dish originates from the Northern part of Italy. Due to the colder Northern Italian climate, potatoes are easier to grow than wheat grain. Culinary Inventors of the Dumpling The Chinese are […]
Orzo pasta takes the place of Arborio rice (used in making a risotto) in this quick and creamy chicken and pumpkin orzotto. Risotto is a dish that requires a specific type of rice — arborio — as well as plenty of patience and continual stirring to get the texture just right. However, using orzo can […]
Risotto is a dish that is creamy, scrumptious and filling. The beauty of preparing risotto is that you can add just about anything you’d like. You can use various types of vegetables, herbs, and meat. You can make with or without meat. Risotto is a comfort food, as it is filling, and is a wonderful […]
Prosciutto cotto literally means “cooked ham.” It’s a popular cold cut in Italy, that is brined pork hindquarter that has been slowly cooked with its skin on to retain moisture. Prosciutto cotto usually contains less salt than cooked American ham which makes prosciutto a good recipe substitute. Lentils are a small round lens-shaped legume that […]
Spaghetti is probably the most popular pastas in the world. Spaghetti is long, cylindrical pasta traditionally enjoyed with meat and vegetable sauces. The combination of asparagus, cream, and pasta is a common spring menu item in Italy. But as asparagus is available year round, this versatile recipe can be enjoyed any time of the year. […]
The ultimate comfort food and easy to make pasta dish. With its subtle sweetness, butternut squash is a flavor that will go with almost any main dish. This buttery and savory dish with hints of herbaceous sage and the subtle sweetness and spice of shallots and cayenne pairs well the smoked applewood bacon. Gluten-Free Rigate […]
Creamy Pesto Andouille Sausage Fettuccine is a delicious and flavorful dish that combines Italian and Cajun flavors. The dish is typically considered to be a fusion of both cuisines, with fettuccine noodles and a creamy pesto sauce both classic ingredients of Italian cuisine. The creamy pesto is made from blending fresh Italian flavors of basil, […]
Mushroom Tortellini with Asparagus is a quick weeknight dinner made with fresh asparagus, mushrooms and packaged tortellini with a Asiago cream sauce. Asparagus and mushrooms are individually packed with flavor. The freshness of the asparagus complements the earthy taste of mushrooms so well. The fresh asparagus and the meaty mushrooms, mixed with one of Italy’s […]
Carbonara is a wildly popular dish throughout Italy and around the world. The dish is also subject to continuous tweaks by both chefs and home cooks alike. There are countless speculations as to the origin of the name Carbonara. Not knowing the origins of Carbonara has not stopped anyone from making it. The love for […]
