Caprese Salad
Tomatoes are at their peak and it’s a perfect time to make this classic Italian Salad for lunch or alongside a beautifully grilled steak! This was my absolute “go to” salad throughout Italy!
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Spaghetti with Meat Sauce (Ragu)
Ragu generally means tomato and meat sauce, but a heated debate continues about the name of “Spaghetti Sauce”. Some American Italians call it “Sunday Gravy” because gravy always had meat in it; and was served on Sunday. In our house Spaghetti Sauce is more likely …
Chopped Salad
Chopped Salad is a delicious salad that show cases the freshest produce of the summer and fall. Fresh lemon juice makes a difference considering the salad ingredients are fresh and at their peak. Easy. Easy, add grilled chicken or shrimp for a more substantial meal if …
Greek Salad
Traditionally Greek Salad is served in the summer and fall when tomatoes are at their peak. They are the star ingredient and the salad shines when the tomatoes do. Historically, Greek Salad does not include lettuce.
Salmon Pate
Salmon and cream cheese has a long history (lox); so, it was only a matter of time before they came together in a pate. It is one of my go to lunches for 2 or works great as an appetizer.
Elsie’s Potatoes
Potatoes become a canvas for the flavors served with them and that’s how the wine should be paired. Beef Stew will call for a different wine than a cream sauce drizzled over potatoes.
Chicken Parmesan
“Chicken Parm” is a much loved and popular Italian dish. Rich tomato sauce, juicy chicken breasts and cheese baked and served with Caesar salad.