Between Thanksgiving and Christmas, parties are a-plenty. I’m always looking for new finger-food and appetizer options to serve guests or bring to a party. One of my favourite Italian finger (or street) foods are arancini which I get from a local Italian bakery. Arancini are from Sicily and are stuffed rice balls that are coated with […]
This may seem like an unusual combination but in Sicily at the height of orange season it is a must. The tartness of the blood oranges with the peppery flavor of a fresh milled olive oil, salt & parsley is a taste sensation.
This classic Tuscan dish is so simple you won’t believe it. But so tasty , hearty and comforting too, especially in winter! You can also use canned white kidney beans if you are in a hurry, but taking the time to cook dried beans from scratch is well worth it when you have the time. […]
Do you have memories of eating Lupini Beans as a snack at Christmas? We sure do! You can purchase Lupini Beans already prepared but if you want to make them at home, although they need a little advance preparation, it’s pretty straight forward. To eat them slide or pop the inner bean out of it’s […]
This is a summer favorite, easy to do, feeds a good amount of people and is a great way to utilize all of the “extra large” and many zucchini that tend to appear mid summer! Read “What to do with a BIG zucchini” on ita-liana.com for more pictures and details. Yet another way to utilize breadcrumbs […]
For this recipe use the simple tip as shown in the featured video “Nonna Tips: How a Jar in your Fridge Can be Your Best Friend” The recipe for “Breadcrumb Mix” can be found here. This is a family favorite and classic Italian dish. Enjoy!
One of the simplest and tastiest ways to prepare asparagus! To learn more watch the recipideo “Nonna Tips: How a Jar in Your Fridge can be Your Best Friend” below. For the recipe for “breadcrumb mix” click here or substitute with Aurora Seasoned Breadcrumbs with Italian Romano Cheese.