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Zia Lucia’s Zucchini and Mint Salad
This is a salad that reminds my mom of her Aunt Lucia, who used to live in Cosenza, a small city in Calabria. Only my mother’s aunt used to make this salad for her–my grandmother never cared to make it. … Continue reading
Pasta with Savoy Cabbage
Although I think of cabbage as a fall and winter vegetable, the early crop is now in farmstands in my area, and it is sweet and delicate (no unpleasant odor while cooking these). Savoy cabbage is more delicate than green cabbage and I always … Continue reading
Summer Minestrone
On a wet and rainy Sunday, even in summer, a bowl of soup always satisfies. A minestrone that makes full use of summer squashes and tomatoes is quick and easy to make and a great vehicle for a dollop of … Continue reading
Mom’s Zucchini Fritters
With an abundance of sweet just-picked zucchini, these weeks in late summer are a veritable zucchini-fest. Zucchini is such a mild and neutral vegetable–the perfect accompaniment to poultry or fish; great in frittate, easy and quick to prepare. Zucchini require … Continue reading
Zucchini and Ricotta Pizza
Pizza night was such a hit last month among my twenty-something guests that I decided it was the best way to entertain a crowd again this past weekend. I duplicated two of the the pizzas from last month: the basic margherita, … Continue reading
Pasta with Zucchini and Arugula Pesto
It’s been a fun challenge to take maximum advantage of the crop of zucchini this summer. This next dish is also takes advantage of the peppery arugula which comes from my neighbor Beppi’s garden. Zucchini and arugula are a great combination–silky and … Continue reading
Pollo e Zucchini
Tonight’s dinner was like putting together the parts of a puzzle. I have one guest who doesn’t eat meat but loves vegetables. This time of year I would normally make eggplant for her, but one of my other guests is … Continue reading
Cod alla Livornese (Summer Version)
This is a recipe of my neighbor Beppi’s. He made it for us for Christmas Eve dinner, but this time of year it’s a great dish to make, since all of the sauce ingredients are local and in-season, making the finished … Continue reading
Salad with Crispy Eggplant
The eggplants from my neighbor Beppi’s garden are still coming, as are the arugula and cherry tomatoes. I still have some ricotta left from my melanzane alla pargmigiana. This is the perfect opportunity to vary the ingredients a bit and … Continue reading
Melanzane alla Parmigiana (My Way)
Admittedly, this is a time consuming dish, but one that makes for great leftovers and freezes very nicely. I like to make it when eggplants are at their local best. These eggplants come from my neighbor Beppi’s garden, so I know how … Continue reading
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