Mastering Pizza: The Art and Practice of Handmade Pizza, Focaccia, and Calzone, written by Marc Vetri and David Joachim, features traditional and innovative pizza recipes using a variety of cooking methods for full customization. Highlights include Wood Oven Crème Brûlée Pizza, Fried Mini-Calzones, Lombardo (Fennel Sausage, Bitto Cheese, and Sunnyside-Up Egg), Cavolo Rotolo (Kale, Mozzarella,…
Baltimore: National Aquarium, Little Italy, and Cannoli Dip
Last month, we spent three days visiting Baltimore, Maryland and I will be covering our experiences in a series of three blog posts. Today, I am highlighting our time spent at the National Aquarium, Little Italy, and will also be sharing a recipe for Cannoli Dip. In case you missed it, here are my first…
Passione Cookbook Review and Ndundari con Salsa di Pomodoro e Basilico (Pasta Dumplings with Tomato and Basil Sauce)
Passione: Simple, Seductive Recipes for Lovers of Italian Food features over 100 of Gennaro Contaldo’s favorite dishes and stories from his childhood. Along with the recipe I am sharing for Ndundari con Salsa di Pomodoro e Basilico (Pasta Dumplings with Tomato and Basil Sauce), other highlights include Zuppa di Piselli e Menta Fresca (Pea and Fresh…
Philadelphia: The Logan Hotel and Cannoli
We recently spent a long weekend visiting Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for the first time and I’ll be covering our experiences in a series of four blog posts. I am starting with our stay at The Logan Hotel and pairing the review with a recipe for the iconic Cannoli. Disclosure: I received a two night stay at…
Lemon Ricotta Ravioli
Today, I am sharing a recipe for Lemon Ricotta Ravioli using three types of Imperia Ravioli Makers. I rolled homemade pasta into sheets and filled them with with a ricotta mixture seasoned with Pecorino Romano cheese, lemon zest, egg, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. The delicate flavors are perfect paired with brown butter and fresh herbs or…
Lemon Ricotta Muffins
I was searching for a recipe to use up some extra ricotta cheese and came across these Lemon Ricotta Muffins. They were light and fluffy with a little crunch from the turbinado sugar topping. The lemon juice and zest add a bright, citrus flavor without becoming overpowering. During the summer, you can add some fresh…
Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli with a Walnut Cream Sauce
Evan and I love making ravioli, well any fresh pasta really. He gets so excited when the pasta machine comes out. I don’t make ravioli often due to the work involved, but I try to make at least 80 or so when I do so there is plenty extra to freeze. This recipe made about…
Layered Chocolate Ricotta Cup
Time for another Secret Recipe Club Post! For those who haven’t seen my previous Secret Recipe Club posts: In the Secret Recipe Club, each blogger is assigned a different blog each month. They secretly choose a recipe, prepare it, and post it on a designated day. It is so much fun on reveal day to…
Torta Pasqualina (Italian Easter Pie)
Torta Pasqualina is a savory Italian (Liguria) pie traditionally served during Easter. It is saved for such a special occasion due to the work involved in rolling out the pastry layers and assembling the pie. A pastry dough is rolled into thin layers, stacked, and filled with a chard and ricotta mixture. In addition to…
Individual Lasagne with Vodka Cream Sauce
It is time for Secret Recipe Club again! In case this is your first time seeing a Secret Recipe post: In the Secret Recipe Club, each blogger is assigned a different blog each month. They secretly choose a recipe, prepare it, and post it on a designated day. It is such a fun group! This…
