Italian Recetas

Warm Octopus w. Potato and Parsley

This is one of my favourite things year round, served lukewarm in winter or at room temperature in summer.…

Penna alla vodka (Penne with Vodka Sauce)

This 'exotic' variation on the traditional penne all'arrabbiata is always a crowd-pleaser!

Smoked Salmon Carpaccio

Here's an elegant yet very quick and easy starter that suits just about any menu: a 'carpaccio' of smoked salmon, dressed simply with oil and lemon.

Sausage Cacciatore

Try this spice version with peppers and tomato sauce. White wine is optional. You may use water with a dash of vinegar or use chicken broth. For a…

A Fast, Cooling Soup For A Spring /Summer Starter!

Many, many, many years ago grasshoppers, when I was young and impressionable, I bought a set of Real Deal…

Tagliata roasted lamp loin with mix rucola

Tagliata roasted lamp loin with mix rucola

PORT FIGS...dried FIGS bathing in PORTO

Plump up those sun-dried figs into a perfectly spirited culinary concoction. For a detailed post...refer to:…

Baked Stuff Shells

Instead of participating in the Daring Cooks challenge I made stuffed shells

Smoked Mozzarella Naan Bread Pizza

My favorite homemade pizza is made on Garlic Naan Bread. It's made with fire-roasted garlic, cilantro and ghee…

Home Made Sun Dried Tomatoes

Chicken with Caramelized Bacon, Onion and Vino Cotto Topping (Pollo Speciale)

Tender chicken topped with a scrumptious combination of vino cotto…

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…

Vegan Bolognese Spaghetti

I love Italian food, especially pasta! This is the well known Bolognese Pasta recipe turned vegan. The texture and taste are almost the same as in…

Speedy Weeknight Pasta with Sausage, Peas, Tomatoes and Herbs

A quick and easy pasta dish which is satisfy a hungry family.

Grilled Tortillas Pizzas

Our new addiction! These are delicious and so easy to make.