Penne alla vodka is a decadent pink vodka sauce, cooked low and slow with fresh oregano, sweet San Marzano tomatoes and a healthy amount of Parmigiano. Other favorite Pasta recipes to try: Linguini with Clams Traditional Bolognese Sauce Orechiette with Swiss Chard and Lemon This post was updated 2/20/20 with added nutrition information and tips
Cioppino (Seafood and Tomato Stew)
Cioppino is a hearty Italian seafood and tomato stew, that is flavored with floral saffron, sauteed fennel and loads of fresh seafood. I have a select few memories that I will never forget. Seeing a humpback wale breach right in front of our boat in Hawaii, or the time we got to tour the Champagne […]
Israeli Chopped Salad
The perfect accompaniment to any Mediterranean dish, Israeli chopped salad is simple and fresh with tomatoes, cucumbers, fresh herbs and bright lemon. It wouldn’t be a proper Mediterranean dinner party, without the classic Israeli chopped salad, also called Salad Shirazi. I serve this every single time I’m grilling meats or serving a dip, such as […]
Ziti with Roasted Eggplant and Ricotta Cheese
A classic Italian recipe, also known as pasta alla norma, ziti with roasted eggplant and ricotta cheese is a quick and impressive pasta dish. The written post, with tips and photos have been updated since originally posted all the way back in 2012! I have had the pleasure to receive an advanced copy of legendary […]
Steamed Clams with Corn and Tomatoes
Steamed clams with corn and tomatoes is the perfect summer dinner. Finish with fresh lemon juice and herbs and lots of crusty bread for dipping into the delicious broth I am noticing a trend with our summer dinners. Lots of tomatoes, obviously. (I mean, if you know me, you know my love for tomatoes runs […]