This double-boiler technique of cooking polenta produces a soft creamy polenta  without a great deal of hands-on attention.  Use it when you will be in the kitchen attending to other … Continued

Sourdough Ciabatta Italian bread recipe is also know as Italian Slipper Bread, as ciabatta is an Italian word meaning slipper. This bread has a crunchy crust with an extra-light interior. … Continued

Spaghetti alla Carbonara is my all-time favorite pasta dish!  This is the classic Italian Spaghetti alla Carbonara dish that is much loved by pasta lovers around the world.  This pasta dish … Continued

It is said that this Spaghetti alla Puttanesca is a quick pasta preparation made it popular as a fast snack between clients, because in Italian, a puttanesca is a lady … Continued

Spaghetti Squash with Italian Meat Sauce is a great alternative to pasta when on a diet, as it is low in calories and gluten free.  I have made this  dish many … Continued

  Spicy Bread Salad with Cashews Recipe or Panzanella Salad, is great served with Portuguese Braised Beef Shanks. What is a Panzanella Salad – It is a Tuscan Bread Salad … Continued

Sweet Peas with Prosciutto, also known as Piselli al Prosciutto, is a classic Italian antipasto dish.  The sweet peas in this outstanding dish are braised until just tender and then … Continued

Tiramisu (tih-ruh-mee-SOO) – The Italian translation for tiramisu is “carry me up.”  Also known as Tuscan Trifle.  Tradition tiramisu is a pudding-like dessert that usually consists of sponge cake or … Continued

 Tuscan Trifle – Zuppa Inglese Tiramsu It is a pudding-like dessert that usually consists of sponge cake or ladyfingers dipped in a liqueur, then layered with grated chocolate and rich … Continued

This Tomato Bruschetta Recipe is the most wonderful appetizer to make during your local garden-ripe tomato season.  It is perfect for a party because ahead of time, you can make a large … Continued

  Truffle-Onion Sauce is a spectacular recipe!  Truffle flour is a flavorful blend of white flour and white truffles.  Italians have used it for years, to flavor crepe batters and … Continued

This tasty Tuscan Frittata with Two Cheese dish makes a great breakfast, lunch, or dinner – it is that good! It is a quick and easy meal that will please … Continued

Tuscan Lemon Chicken is one of the best roasted chickens that I make and a definite family favorite. Try serving this delicious chicken dish with Tomato Spanish Rice. This delicious … Continued

  Karen uses Anasazi beans which are a variety of bean related to the Pinto bean.  These lovely burgundy and white beans are an heirloom variety first cultivated in the … Continued

 Scaloppine al Limone Veal Scaloppini Piccata is an easy-to-follow recipe that you will make time and time again.  Scaloppine is an Italian term describing a thin scallop of meat (most … Continued