Book Review: Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking by Marcella Hazan

Book Review: Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking by Marcella Hazan

Book Review: Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking by Marcella Hazan (1992) is widely regarded as one of the most authoritative and influential cookbooks on Italian cuisine in the English language. It combines two of her earlier volumes, The Classic Italian Cook Book (1973) and More Read More

SHRIMP STUFFED ARTICHOKES

SHRIMP STUFFED ARTICHOKES

Shrimp stuffed artichokes are a dish that feels both rustic and elegant. They are perfect for a dinner party centerpiece or a special family meal. The recipe begins with selecting fresh, globe artichokes, firm, heavy, and with tightly packed leaves. They are first trimmed: the Read More

ITALIAN SOFFRITTO

ITALIAN SOFFRITTO

Soffritto (pronounced soh-FREE-toh) is the heart and soul of Italian cooking. It is a gently sautéed mixture of aromatic vegetables, typically onions, carrots, and celery. It is finely chopped and cooked slowly in olive oil or butter until soft, sweet, and golden. It’s the base Read More

Linguini In White Clam Sauce

Linguini In White Clam Sauce

Linguini in white clam sauce is a classic Italian seafood pasta dish, known for its rich, delicate flavor and simple yet satisfying ingredients. The star of this dish is the linguini, a long, thin pasta. Hence it holds up well to the sauce while still Read More

Pasta Puttanesca

Pasta Puttanesca

Pasta Puttanesca is indeed a bold and flavorful Italian dish, obviously famous for its savory, tangy sauce. Therefore, it is made with a combination of simple yet robust ingredients. As such, the sauce is typically made with tomatoes, garlic, olives, capers, anchovies, red pepper flakes, Read More