From our early stop at Volpetti Salumeria – the inspiration for this Antipasto PastaSalad, to Flavio al Velavevodetto – with its award-winning Carbonara, to the little deli and its unforgettable supplì (fried risotto balls), all-natural gelato, freshly made bruschetta, and a final walk through Testaccio Market…
Ciao Chow Bambina — Family, Food and Fun from my Italian Kitchen
FreshAsiago has a creamier, softer texture with a milder flavor. Fresh and Aged. Supermarkets. Cheesy Artichoke and Garlic BreadCheesy Asiago Artichoke & Spinach DipPork Chops alla Marsala with Risotto alla MilaneseAutumn Chicken Salad with Dried Cranberries and GrapesMinestra di Pasta e Fagioli (Pasta and Bean Soup)Frittata with Italian Sausage and CheesesCaramel Glazed Apple CakeCreamy Risotto with Lemon, Asiago and Rosemary
Fresh. Perhaps the best tasting surimi seafood on the market today, Crab. Beauty Pasta - $. and my favorite Seafood Salad (pictured above), which I hope some of you will try when you need a potluck item for the family reunion or just when you're grilling at home with the fam
One of the BEST things about summer’s juicy, ripe tomatoes fresh from the garden or farmers’ markets, is that you can enjoy Classic Bruschetta with Tomatoes, Basil and Garlic like no other time of the year
Fresh Mozzarella, Asiago, and Parmesan… the more cheese the better. Caprese Pizza is the best way to use those garden fresh tomatoes… and get more balsamic glaze
Fusilli Con Luganega – fusilli pasta with sausage, mushrooms, and onions in a fresh tomato sauce. Offerings include a festive buffet of breakfast selections, a fresh seafood assortment, carving station with free range organic turkey, prime rib, as well as traditional holiday sides and an assortment of delectable desserts
There is nothing like a fresh tomato and this was my inspiration for this summer tart. My favorite of all the summer produce is vine ripened tomatoes, they are starting to pop up at farmers markets now
Buy the freshest zucchini you can, preferably from a local farmers’ market for this dish. If the skin looks slightly shriveled, it probably hasn’t been freshly picked
Farmer’s MarketPastaSalad is so refreshing. When I saw fresh and nice-looking peaches at the store a couple of weeks ago I knew it was time to make up this pastasalad
