- Recipe: Raspberry Tiramisu (using mascarpone, fresh raspberries, and raspberry jam)
- RASPBERRY TIRAMISU "There's nothing wrong with the classic tiramisu of ladyfingers soaked in espresso topped with marsala and mascarpone cream, but my version is a lot lighter and more beautiful. The great thing about...
- Desserts - Fruit
- Recipe: Chocolate Ricotta Pudding with Strawberry Sauce (make ahead)
- CHOCOLATE RICOTTA PUDDING WITH STRAWBERRY SAUCE "Ricotta for dessert? I know it sounds a bit odd, but it's used all the time for sweet preparations in Italy, especially in cheesecakes. This is one of my favorite way...
- Desserts - Puddings, Gelatin
- Recipe: Garlic and Citrus Chicken with Pan Sauce (roast chicken using orange, lemon)
- GARLIC AND CITRUS CHICKEN "Cooking a chicken whole guarantees that the meat will be moist every time. But plain roast chicken can be a bit boring. The bright flavors of citrus fruits make a zesty but still light pan s...
- Main Dishes - Chicken, Poultry
- Recipe: Herbed Cheese Polenta (using Parmesan and fresh herbs, Italian)
- HERBED CHEESE POLENTA "This is the Italian version of mashed potatoes - we serve it with every kind of roast or sauteed meat or poultry. Herbs are a great way to make polenta look and taste upscale." 9 cups water 1 t...
- Side Dishes - Rice, Grains
- Recipe: Pizzettes (Mini Pizza Appetizers)
- PIZZETTES (MINI PIZZA APPETIZERS) "These mini pizza appetizers can be made with any of your favorite pizza toppings, although I like fresh buffalo mozzarella, a halved cherry tomato, fresh basil, olive oil and a sprin...
- Appetizers and Snacks
- Recipe: Marinated Zucchini and Summer Squash (grilled)
- MARINATED ZUCCHINI AND SUMMER SQUASH 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1 tablespoon minced garlic 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme 1/3 cup olive oil 1 pound zucchini (about 3 large), trim...
- Side Dishes - Vegetables
- Recipe: Fusilli with Shrimp and Arugula
- FUSILLI WITH SHRIMP AND ARUGULA 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1/4 teaspoon crushed dried red pepper flakes 1 cup dry white wine 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined ...
- Main Dishes - Pasta, Sauces
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- Recipe: Roasted Fennel with Parmesan (Italian)
- ROASTED FENNEL WITH PARMESAN 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for baking dish 4 fennel bulbs, cut vertically into 1/3-inch slices, fronds reserved 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/3 cup freshly...
- Side Dishes - Assorted