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Here we have a whole pot of flavors: briny olives, sweet sultanas, tangy vinegar, mild eggplant, mellow celery, salty capers, and toasty pine nuts, all of which complement each other perfectly, each ingredient playing their part on Team Caponata.
Read MoreSummer dessert bliss — the sweetness of the peaches offsets the slightly tart raspberries, and the cake is cinnamon-y and butter-y with slightly nutty undertones thanks to the browned butter., dense but still moist thanks to all the juices from the fruit.
Read MoreWho said a crostata had to be sweet?! Here’s a savory one serving up summer’s best (tomatoes and basil) with a little cheese to boot.
Read MoreThis pistachio semifreddo is divine, sublime, blissful, off-the-charts good, one of my new favorite dessert recipes. It tastes just like a pistachio -- not like that wimpy bright green "pistachio" ice cream of my youth -- and is even dotted with bits of pistachio which up the pistachio factor and give the dessert a little crunch and texture.
Read MorePeaches that are reminiscent of a peach pie but without the pie crust, lattice, or extra work, and served with a scoop or two of vanilla ice cream, taste like Summer on a plate.
Read MoreJust a few ingredients and a whirl or two in the food processor and you have one of the most exciting sauces ever to be tossed with pasta. Don't estimate the short ingredient list, either, as all four pack a punch: intensely flavorful sun-dried tomatoes, peppery garlic, fresh and sunny basil, and salty rich Parmesan makes for a loud in-your-face sauce (in a good way).
Read MoreThis Blueberry Crumble Pie is the very pinnacle of Summer pie perfection -- here we have a sweet juicy blueberry filling balanced out with a bit of citrus, poured into a buttery, flaky crust and topped off with a spicy sweet cinnamon crumble.
Read MoreI know, I know -- "sandwich" is not really what first jumps to mind when you think of Roman food, but turns out the Eternal City has some pretty great places for panini! Whether you’re living here and looking to shake up your lunch routine, or you want suggestions for when you’re here on vacation, I’ve got you covered.
Read MoreA dip made with creamy avocado, tangy yogurt, spicy garlic, tart lemon, and herb-y basil, topped off with a sprinkling of toasty pine nuts. It's kind of a cross between guacamole and pesto, and with the yogurt replacing the sour cream/mayo usually found in dips, it is actually quite good for you (hurray!)
Read MoreA special occasion cake — here we have two layers of moist chocolate fudge cake, a delectable sticky sweet coconut-pecan-caramel filling, topped of with a silky smooth truffle-like chocolate frosting.
Read MoreTraveling to the Eternal City any time soon? Here are some tips (general, pratical, culinary, and otherwise) to prepare you!
Read MoreClassic meatballs in tomato sauce — recipe courtesy of my Nonna Ada.
Read MoreA dessert that takes only a few minutes to prepare and requires no baking, cooling, frosting, or batches, and best of all, looks super fancy and luxurious for something so simple.
Read MoreZucchini halves packed with a cheesy filling, crispy brown on the outside and creamy on the inside with a sprinkle of basil for freshness, a dish substantial and filling enough for the vegetarians to not feel like they're missing out. Added bonus: these are a great way to use up all that summer zucchini and basil that are about to take over your gardens.
Read MoreNow, as simple as this cake looks -- just a plain loaf cake, really -- it is not to be underestimated. It is rich and buttery and dense and vanilla-y, and the star ingredient here, the ricotta, adds something special, making it extra fluffy and moist. When topped with a mound of tart juicy strawberries and a dusting of powdered sugar, it is pure pound cake perfection, truly one of the best things I have ever baked.
Read More24 hours in one of my favorite cities in the whole world.
Read MoreButtery pastry crust, vanilla pastry cream, and fresh fruit — what more could you want in a dessert?
Read MoreCoconut macaroons made incredibly chocolate-y and fudge-y and almost brownie-like thanks to both melted chocolate and cocoa powder.
Read MoreBesides the fact that this banana bread particularly easy to whip up -- just a little stirring and mashing, and you're all set! -- it is absolutely delicious, fragrant and tender and studded with chunks of melt-y dark chocolate, everything you could ever want to for breakfast, snack, or tea.
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