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Panzanella is a bread salad popular in the summer months. This Italian dish originated in the regions of Tuscany, Umbria, Marche and Lazio. It is quick to make, requires no cooking (unless adding boiled eggs), and is the perfect thing to enjoy on a hot summer day, especially at a picnic. The beauty of panzanella…

A meal ready to serve within 25 minutes! Pancetta (sometimes referred to as Italian bacon) is a type of dry cured meat. It is pork belly that has been salt cured and spiced (nutmeg, pepper, fennel, dried ground hot peppers and garlic are often featured), and dried for about three months (but usually not smoked).…

What a lovely appetizer to show off to your family and friends! Radicchio is a garden plant from the north of Italy and is also known as red Treviso or red chicory. It offers a spicy bitterness that can add a bite to dishes when used raw, or that can be tamed through grilling or…

A beautiful way to enjoy fennel and fish. Fennel is a highly aromatic and flavorful herb with culinary and medicinal uses. Fennel is crunchy and slightly sweet, adding a refreshing contribution to the ever popular Mediterranean cuisine. It’s also a good source of fiber, folate, and potassium. Hiramasa kingfish has a delicate texture that is…

Frittatas are one of my favorite meals to make and are easy to whip up for a speedy mid-week dinner. A frittata is a type of Italian omelette with additional ingredients such as meats, cheeses, and vegetables. They make a great antipasto and are just as delicious the next day for breakfast or brunch. What…

What a perfect dish to salute summer! A simple, no-fuss salad that is sure to satisfy the most demanding foodie. Traditional fresh mozzarella is usually sold in containers of brine, shaped into delicate balls. Fresh mozzarella can be purchased in Italian specialty shops, cheese markets, and some natural foods and grocery stores. Originally made from…

What I like most about this dish is that it’s easy to prepare and quick to cook. You can have all the ingredients prepared in the time it takes to cook the linguine. Linguine is flat like fettuccine but narrow like spaghetti and is often served with seafood or pesto. Serves 4recipe by Jo Pratt…

Tumbet is a traditional recipe from Mallorca (Majorca). It’s a rustic vegetable dish that’s like a Provencal ratatouille and is presented in a way that it resembles a pie without a crust. So colorful and full of vitamins and minerals. How could anyone not want to eat this! Serves 4 (as a starter or side…

I know there are concerns about eating fish that might have mercury contamination but I also feel that moderation is key especially when you weigh the health benefits of including fish in your diet. Omega-3 fatty acids have been known as essential to normal growth and health since the 1930s, awareness of their health benefits…