Taking a look around the market for the freshest ingredient of the day can be such a cooking inspiration! It’s a wonderful feeling of freedom to let your culinary creativity roam when there is no shopping list in your hands. Octopus was incredibly fresh at the market this weekend, so it promptly came home with me … Continue reading
With the warmer weather finally settling in, add this pasta salad to your picnic, BBQ’s, or potluck menu. This colorful, summer dish is mixed with kalamata olives (for its meaty, smooth texture) and capers, then tossed with Italian herbs and olive oil. Pasta salad is meant to be a cold dish, so you can even … Continue reading
When it comes to making Caprese Insalata, the salad is only based on a limited number of ingredients, so it’s all about selecting the freshest ones you could find- moist mozzarella cheese, meaty and juicy tomatoes, and fragrant basil. The simplicity of the salad is its beauty, as it perfectly combines textures, flavors, and freshness … Continue reading
Start the weekend right with a classic pairing of shellfish and pasta- a match made in heaven indeed! This recipe features tender little neck clams with a white wine sauce and served over linguine. The white wine is a highlight of this dish, so select one you would enjoy drinking for this recipe. I have … Continue reading
Stop by any corner café and you’re bound to find a panini served on the lunch menu. Panini in Italian refers to a sandwich. But what exactly separates a panini from a regular sandwich? Well, that would be the grilling. The grilled bread of a panini is its trademark and achieved by giving a quick … Continue reading
Garlic knots are a traditional snack found in Italian pizzerias, which thriftily use pieces of leftover dough by baking and rolling them in a garlic-parsley butter sauce. These knots are golden brown and crusty on the outside; yet, chewy and light on the inside. While you can definitely step by your local pizzeria for your … Continue reading
Have a craving for homemade pizza dough? Here’s a simple recipe for getting a soft, chewy pizza dough that can be used in a variety of recipes. Check out Yes to Cooking’s Italian Garlic Knots for a traditional pizzeria snack that uses this Basic Pizza Dough. Time: 1hr 25 minutes Ingredients: 3.5 cups … Continue reading
