Category Archives: Appetizers

Supplì al telefono

Posted on April 14, 2013 by

We’ve had this recipe and accompanying photos ready for a week now, but the time and more importantly the inspiration to write a post around them have been missing. It arrived last night in the form of an 11-month-old bundle … Continue reading →

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Crostini con prosciutto e mozzarella

Posted on December 7, 2012 by

Oooh, things have been busy!  We’re at full tilt with work, school, homework, kids’ activities, and now the holidays on top of it.  When life is moving this fast, it’s hard to find time, or energy for that matter, to … Continue reading →

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Torta Rustica (Rustic Farmhouse Pie)

Posted on May 6, 2012 by

I’m not sure what made us crave a torta rustica this weekend.  Perhaps it was the dark and stormy week we’ve had that gave appeal to the scent of a savory pie baking in a warm oven.  Or, maybe the … Continue reading →

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Fave e Pecorino

Posted on April 29, 2012 by

We’ve been nostalgic for Rome lately.  Perhaps its recent birthday has gotten us thinking about it.  Or, maybe it’s been on our minds because we’re planning a visit this July and are eager to see friends and family, and to … Continue reading →

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Insalata di arance

Posted on November 26, 2011 by

It’s time to lighten up a bit! The Thanksgiving meal is now behind us, but December being the season of winter parties and holiday baking, more hearty, rich food awaits us. We’re not complaining, of course.  We love this time … Continue reading →

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Crostini assortiti

Posted on October 1, 2011 by

The idea to serve crostini at a party we threw recently came from this LA Times article. It’s is a nice read.  Journalist Russ Parsons takes us away to Lago Trasimeno in Umbria, one of our favorite regions. As we … Continue reading →

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Cherry Tomato and Mozzarella Salad

Posted on September 2, 2011 by

We just can’t get enough tomatoes this summer. Big, red beefsteak tomatoes, oblong juicy grape tomatoes, sturdy romas and ugly heirlooms – we’ve had them all.  We had the most delicious yellow tomatoes from a friend’s garden.  Mild-flavored and juicy, … Continue reading →

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Pomodorini ripieni di tonno

Posted on August 26, 2011 by

Friday could not have come soon enough! With one child at camp and the other staying with grandparents this week, one would think we’d have had ample time to prepare homemade dinners.  But instead, it was a taxing and thankfully … Continue reading →

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Pizzette rustiche, the perfect party food

Posted on August 2, 2011 by

It’s the season of parties – graduation parties, children’s parties, block parties, and, as Stefano reminds me, his upcoming birthday party.  It’s not until September, but we are already planning for it since he is turning 40 and, he says, … Continue reading →

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Fiori di zucca fritti alla romana

Posted on July 29, 2011 by

There is not a more delicate, succulent, savory summer treat than the blossoms that arrive with young zucchini. Zucchini blossoms are considered a delicacy in many part of the world.  In Mexico, the flower is featured in sopa de flor de … Continue reading →

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