Brie wrapped in puff pastry and baked until the cheese is hot and gooey and the crust is golden brown … mmmmmmm! This is an elegant and tasty appetizer to serve at a dinner party to please and impress your guests. It’s probably one dish that you don’t want to eat all the time (full…
Archives for May 2013
Risotto ai Fiori di Zucca (Zucchini Flower Risotto)
Whenever I think of spring, I think of flowers. In spring Italian markets are filled with bright yellow-almost orange edible zucchini flowers. There are two types of zucchini flowers: female and male flowers. The female flower is a golden blossom on the end of each new zucchini, while the male one grows directly on the…
Insalata di Pollo (Chicken Salad)
How about a refreshing summer salad made with grilled chicken breast, carrots, red pepper, celery, pickles and delicious Taggiasche olives? The dressing is prepared with Greek yogurt, mayonnaise and flavored extra virgin olive oil. The addition of olive oil lends a special taste to this salad, a Mediterranean touch. Chicken is a healthy choice, in…
Torta di Fragole (Strawberry Tart)
This delicious and fresh strawberry tart is prepared with an almond-flavored dough (pasta frolla), filled with custard and then decorated with fresh strawberries for a tasty and colorful touch. It is a mouth-watering dessert to serve on a special occasion such as the Mother’s Day! But this is a classic for any other occasion too,…