Recipes
Apricots & Frangipane in Puff Pastry with Ascolano Mascarpone Cream
Abundant fresh apricots have us on our toes looking for ways to enjoy them, so this week created an simple yet artful dessert layering almond-rich frangipane, succulent baked apricots, and a peach-...
Read moreFarinata Chickpea & Rosemary Pancake
Making this thin and crispy chickpea flour pancake scented with rosemary is ridiculously simple and the results immensely satisfying. All you need is water, chickpea flour, olive oil, and seasoning...
Read moreTorta Pasqualina alla California
This tasty savory ricotta custard is encased in phyllo sheets baked to a delightful crispiness with liberal brushes of olive oil. Chock full of greens and--if you choose--whole eggs--make this for ...
Read moreSweet Italian Sausage Pizza with Artichoke Hearts and Mushrooms
The thin crispy crust, acidic tomato sauce base, and bright tangy marinated artichoke hearts provide a good balance to the unctuous umami of the sweet Italian sausage, chewy umami of the crimin...
Read moreFig and Gorgonzola Pizza with Balsamic Caramelized Onions and Prosciutto
The combination of juicy figs, unctuous gorgonzola, chewy-salty prosciutto, and sweet-tart balsamic vinegar caramelized onions makes a fairly complete meal in itself. This pizza and a simple salad ...
Read moreFocaccia is often cake-y, soft, and dry, however, the best ones are dense, chewy and redolent of oil and herbs. What's the secret? It's two-fold: add a potato for texture as they do in Bari, and d...
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