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Maybe it speaks to my personality, but I like a nutty pesto… Here’s my most recently created (and favorite-to-date) pesto recipe. When tossing with pasta, be sure to add any fresh veggies that are ripe in your garden or that inspire you at your local farmers’ market…a mix of raw and cooked items will add texture … More Summer Fresh Pesto Pasta
As temperatures cool and the sun begins to pull us less to be outside, the produce that results from summer’s lingering generosity should be enjoyed! So we did, with fresh pears, chopped pistachios & grated parmigiano filling the crepes that we then topped with blackberry compote. A deliciously simple meal that celebrated some of my … More Summer’s Last Hurrah – with crepes, dahlias and friends
Pane Frattau: A traditional dish from Sardinia I first tasted pane frattau in Florence, thanks to some very special friends from Sardinia, and I quickly became addicted. The simplicity of this hearty and delicious fare is only one aspect of its enjoyability. It is wonderfully versatile and can be extremely quick to make with very … More Cucina Sarda: Pane Frattau – Sardinian Cuisine
Pistacchio-Sage Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Rhubarb Chutney Filetto di Maiale in crosta di Pistacchi e Salvia con Chutney al Rabarbaro, Patate Viola e Fagiolini saltati con Fiori di Rucola e Boccioli di Cavolo What’s for dinner? For us last night, it was this beautiful combination of color and flavor elements…I happened to have a farmers … More Pistacchio-crusted Pork Tenderloin with Rhubarb Chutney and Sauteed Green Beans, Arugula Flowers, Kale Buds
Italian Inspirations: Ricotta & Ravioli demos at The Berry Patch Kitchen Store A few months ago, I finally gave up hope of finding my old citrus reamer and decided to head into Winslow to purchase a new one. As I walked into the Berry Patch kitchen store, I immediately remembered how dangerous a place full … More Bainbridge Island Girls’ Night Out – Fresh Ricotta Recipe & Ravioli in Nettles Pesto
Fregola Sarda: A Fun Twist on Pasta Before my most recent Italian Dinner Experience, I went to have lunch in Pike Place Market at Il Corvo Pasta with my aunt (it was my first time eating outside this year!). While enjoying a delicious lunch in the sun and discussing life, pasta and dinner options, the pastaio/chef/owner, … More Fregola Sarda: A Brief History and A Recipe
Zuppa di Carote e Zenzero There are tons of great and not-so-delicious carrot soup recipes on the internet and in cookbooks… After analyzing a few and trying a couple, this is my own adaptation that I find to be the best combination of elements so far. While I admit that heavy cream is a delicious … More Light and Simple Carrot Ginger Soup
Octopus & Bacon Ragu with Penne Pasta So, last year I turned 30 and I decided that I needed to eat well in order to celebrate my coming of age… The age of what? Well, to finally own my business, Italian Inspirations, which incorporates my skills and interests: an insatiable curiosity about food, an affinity … More Turning 30 with Ragù di Polpo e Pancetta
Roasted Herb Crusted Pork Tenderloin This is a deliciously simple way to prepare pork tenderloin. If you’re trying to cut out a few calories, I find that the fresh herbs give enough flavor that a sauce isn’t always necessary. A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil will do the trick! Side-dish pairings are fun to … More Herb Crusted Pork Tenderloin
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