This recipe is loosely based on a recipe from Zuppa by Anne Bianchi. Saute 2 chopped onions, 6 cloves minced garlic, and ½ lb chopped baby carrots. When wilted, add 3 Roma tomatoes (chopped into large chunks), several sprigs fresh thyme (leaves only), 1 sprig rosemary, a few sprigs sage, several sprigs chopped fennel fronds,… Continue reading Italian fish soup with vegetables and herbs (zuppa di mare agli odori)
Tag: italian
Basil pesto pasta garnished with cherry tomatoes
The basil and tomatoes came from our balcony garden. Recipe from Ina Garten: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/pesto-recipe.print.html#. This was my first time making pesto, and I loved Ina’s use of walnuts as well as pine nuts. (Oct. 2014)
Neapolitan vegetable soup (cianfotta)
After a day of gnoshing, we decided to try lighter fare for dinner. This recipe is loosely based on: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/mario-batali/vegetable-soup-in-the-style-of-naples-cianfotta-recipe.htm. We modified by adding thyme, sage, Italian parsley, and a dash each tomato paste and apple cider vinegar. This recipe is vegetarian, but here we used 4 cups of chicken broth instead of the 2… Continue reading Neapolitan vegetable soup (cianfotta)
Lasagna with ground turkey
We made this based on Ina Garten’s Turkey Lasagna recipe (here at http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/turkey-lasagna-recipe2.html), except that we substituted the minced turkey with 1 lb minced beef and 2 hot Italian pork sausage links (casings removed). (Dec. 2014)
Simple bolognese
Recipe is here: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/simple-bolognese-recipe2.html I often modify by doubling the amount of garlic, carrot, and celery, adding about 3 Tbsp tomato paste (for depth), and towards the end, I add 1 Tbsp of vinegar (red wine or balsamic) for brightness. (Jan. 2015)
Hearty three-bean soup garnished with rendered bacon
Loosely based on this Italian mixed bean soup by Umberle, available here: http://www.food.com/recipe/italian-mixed-bean-soup-211966. Sauté about 1 oz bacon (cut into matchsticks) until browned and rendered, then set aside. Using the rendered fat, sauté 1 chopped onion, 5 cloves minced garlic, 7 sprigs each Greek oregano and thyme(leaves only), and ½ tsp crushed red pepper. When fragrant, add 5… Continue reading Hearty three-bean soup garnished with rendered bacon
Italian wedding soup
This recipe is based on http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/rachael-ray/mini-meatball-soup-recipe.html, with modifications. We did not make the grilled cheese sandwiches in the recipe, either. (Mar. 2015)
Italian-style marinated chick pea and tuna salad
We made this recipe: http://www.foodiewithfamily.com/marinated-chickpea-salad/ except that we added about 2 Tbsp chopped Italian parsley. For herbs, we added a little Greek oregano and thyme (fresh herbs that I stuck in the freezer) and crushed red pepper. (Mar. 2015)
Cooking Adventures 