I have been making some lighter fare recently for a number of reasons, but mainly to be healthy. When folks think of light food, they...

Soups can be very simple yet very healthy and delicious. This is one of those soups. This is healthy soup of mixed greens that pops with...

Soups can be delicate and luxurious, this is that soup. This Italian recipe is beautiful to look at, the delicate from the saffron, it is...

This is a super simple, light and fresh stew from Venice. The Venetian word "acquapazza" means crazy water as the stew is loaded with a...

I was looking for a recipe that uses mozzarella but not tomatoes. I found this recipe in from one of my favorite cookbook. Peperonata is...

Pesto has become such a common sauce and you can get bottled varieties at almost any store. These sauces are generally submerged under a...

I love soups and I love gnocchi. This soup called to me naturally. The original souo recips from Deborah Madison called for commercial...

I love sorbets, they highlight the fruit bringing out nuances in their flavor. This sorbet is no exception. India has 100’s of varieties...

Spaghetti is one of the most frequently eaten pastas, simple to cook, and great with kids. It is a quick and easy dinner. This recipe is...

The fabulous, and famous, Italian minestrone is derived from the word “minestra" whicjh means chunky or big. Traditionally, this soup was...

Here is another wonderful ragu to contrast with the Wild mushroom ragout with ziti that was published a few weeks ago. Again, this ragu...

Pasta bolognese is a classic Italian dish, enjoyed all around the world today. This dish is also one of my daughter's favorites....

This is the perfect summer pasta, light, flavorful and fresh. The name of this recipe literally lists all the ingredients in this dish It...

We love artichokes and I am happy they are available year round, although I generally follow the produce of the season.. I particularly...

A sodhi is a light and mild coconut milk based curry from the Tamil community of South India and Sri Lanka. Sodhis are generally...

I love frittatas, they can be super simple or as complex as you want them to be. I love them especially during the summer, they are the...

We love crostini at home. We serve it as an appetizer during the summer months and with soup during the winter. The variety and the depth...

These are amazing meatballs from my favorite Italian chef and cookbook author Marcella Hazan. These meatballs are soft, juicy and packed...

A wonderful light stew with pork ribs seasoned with rosemary. I occasionally add spinach to this soup too. wonderful on a fall evening...

Everyone loves a Caprese salad, it speaks of summer and fun. Luscious mozzarella, sweet basil and delicate aged balsamic. the combination...