Side dishes, Italian, BBQ party Recetas

Sauteed Zucchini in Homemade Tomato Sauce

I love homemade tomato sauce, it's so much better than jarred sauce. As a summer side dish I add sauteed…

Spaghetti and Meatballs

Spaghetti is the Italian term for "lengths of cord" or long strand of pasta, is one of the very popular variety of pasta worldwide, very much…

Linguine with Fresh Tomatoes

Since we can have great tomatoes year around, we can always enjoy their fresh flavor this way. Remember: Never store your fresh tomatoes in the…

Homemade Marinara Sauce - Basic Pizza/Pasta Sauce

Before leaving for vacations I did deep cleansing of fridge so now it's time to refill all those empty jars of…

Skinny Potato Salad, Caesar Style

Here’s a fresh new take on potato salad. If you like potato salad and Caesar salad you are going to love this…

Caesar Asparagus, Low in Calories, Big on Deliciousness

I’ve never been so excited about a vegetable dish before but this one is worth raving about. It’s just like the…

Peas & Pancetta

Sweet peas have arrived at the farmers market, spring is here! Peas & pancetta - one of my favorite dishes that I only eat in Spring when the peas…

BBQ Party: Juicy Clams & Mussels In Truffle Oil & White Wine

My Magic Potion: I thought it would be a great idea to try out my new Truffle Oil & indeed, it worked wonders.…

Gastronomia Italiana Style Bean Salad (sardinian)

I cannot find the type of bean used in the actual salad, here in the states.Ive tried to replicate this dish…

Parmesan-Coated Sweet Potato Fries

These are oh so delicious, and super kid friendly !! My grandson still calls them "Nonnie's Cool French Fries"

Four Cheese Italian Macaroni

Ricotta & Spinach Fritters

Alfredo Potato Finger Fries

Squash Blossoms, The Edible Flowers And How To Fix Them

This is the time of year when squash blossoms are found in Farmers Markets all around Sonoma. If you've never…

Sun dried tomato pesto

Sun dried tomato pesto