It's hard to beat a simple dish of fresh pasta topped with homemade marinara sauce. The key is using quality products and when you have those these simplest of dishes come to life.The Italians have relied on the best of the best tomatoes for centuries: Sun-kissed San … Continue reading →
Sweet Pea Risotto with Basil & Pancetta
I've partnered with Aneto to bring you this post! In celebration of Spring, I want to introduce you to a risotto featuring one of early Spring's finest bounties: The garden-fresh sweet pea. Aren't they simply irresistible? We had a really nice harvest of sweet peas last … Continue reading →
Slow Cooker Creamy Tortellini Soup
This wonderfully creamy and flavor-packed tortellini soup is super easy to make and is sure to become a family favorite!It's been a crazy week and I'm ready for the weekend, how about you? I've been nursing a case of strep throat with accompanying fever while still … Continue reading →
BEST Italian Wedding Soup
I've partnered with Aneto, my favorite broth manufacturer, to bring you this post.Served at every Italian-American wedding across the nation, this soup is so delicious that no self-respecting Italian-American couple would ever think of getting married without … Continue reading →
Olive Rosemary Focaccia (How To Make Authentic Focaccia)
A special thank you to Lindsay for sponsoring this post! Few things smell better than the sweet aroma of yeast bread baking in the oven. Add to that the fragrance of rosemary and it's pretty much the closest thing to heaven. Focaccia. Rustic and romantic, this prized … Continue reading →
Sicilian-style Grilled Tuna Steaks
A special thank you to Lindsay for sponsoring this post and to our readers for supporting the brands that help make The Daring Gourmet possible! From my early childhood trips to Italy's beaches to my farewell trip to Tuscany as an adult before leaving Europe for the … Continue reading →
Roasted Sweet Potato Fettuccine Alfredo
Even though the holidays are long over, our consumption of sweet potatoes doesn't have to be - nor should it be!Find out more about the U.S.history of sweet potato consumption and why you should be eating them throughout the year in my post on Curried Sweet Potato Soup … Continue reading →
Fig, Anise & Hazelnut Tea Cake with Orange Glaze
This cake combines some influences of England, Germany and Italy. Dense cakes like this make the perfect accompaniment for afternoon tea, a long-held English tradition. The hazelnuts and anise are popular baking ingredients in Germany and Italy and their aroma brings back … Continue reading →
Fettuccine Alfredo + A Case for Tradition: Musso & Frank Grill
Thank you to Bon Appetit for sponsoring this post!The best Fettuccine Alfredo I've had was at Hollywood's oldest restaurant, the Musso and Frank Grill. Not coincidentally there's a reason for this and it goes back nearly 100 years. But first let me take you back … Continue reading →
Italian Pork Ribs with Olives (Rosticciana di Maiale e Olive) + San Gimignano, Italy
I've teamed up with Bertolli to bring you this delicious post!I Love Tuscany. It's one of my favorite places and among the top destinations I regularly long to visit.Most of you know I'm originally from Stuttgart, Germany. Germany is such a perfectly central … Continue reading →
10-Minute Margherita Flatbread Pizzas
Thank you to La Brea Bakery for sponsoring this post!Pizza is pure bliss, don't you think? There's just something about that crispy-chewy bread crust topped with sauce, oozing cheese and any variety of toppings that speaks universal comfort.I enjoy all kinds of … Continue reading →
Italian Zucchini Fritters
This is just one of several ways I've been trying to use up our plentiful harvest of zucchini. And by plentiful I mean the first crop was 20 pounds!! Second crop was 14 pounds and I haven't even picked the third round yet!We had a little extra room left in our garden … Continue reading →
Best Italian Chicken Meatballs
These Italian Chicken Meatballs are deliciously seasoned and served with a very simple but dazzlingly vibrant and flavorful tomato sauce.If you prefer, you can use ground beef instead. I'll make it both ways depending on the mood I'm in. For the Summer I prefer the … Continue reading →
Spaghetti with Leek Alfredo
I had 15 minutes to get dinner on the table before our family had to take off to run an errand. I didn't have time to thaw any meat or chicken, so that meant it would need to be something meatless. What are some of your favorite go-to, ready-in-15-minutes meatless dishes? … Continue reading →
Roasted Tomato Risotto
Risotto is a culinary art of its own. In fact, you can find cookbooks dedicated exclusively to risotto recipes. Risotto uses a special rice, most commonly arborio, and it cooks up into a deliciously creamy texture with the the perfect touch of chewiness. Risotto has a bit … Continue reading →
Chicken Piccata
This classic Italian dish is a prime example that something super quick and easy can be tantalizingly delicious. Chicken is sliced very thinly then seasoned, dredged in flour, fried crispy golden and served with a tangy lemon-wine-butter-caper sauce made from the pan … Continue reading →
Sausage, Kale and Black-eyed Pea Soup
Call it want you like - an Italian-influenced Southern dish or a Southern-influenced Italian dish. Either way, this quick and easy to prepare soup is deliciously satisfying! … Continue reading →
Italian Bolognese
Traditional Italian Bolognese uses three meats and pancetta (or bacon) to achieve the flavor that has made it so famous. The long, slow cooking time results in melt-in-your-mouth tenderness and a depth of flavor that will satisfy your tummy and your soul.Classic Italian … Continue reading →
Baked Endives with Ham & Bechamel
If you've never had endives before, let this be your first experience. And if you have had them before, be prepared to fall head over heels. … Continue reading →
Béchamel Sauce with Parmesan
An easy, perfectly creamy béchamel sauce with Parmesan cheese for a wonderfully delicate flavor. Probably the most versatile of all sauces, you'll be making this again and again! … Continue reading →
Italian Stuffed Squash
A simple, healthy, delicious and low-calorie meal to enjoy any time of the year. Select seasonal squash accordingly. … Continue reading →
BEST Homemade Marzipan and Almond Paste
Growing up in Germany, home to the world's most famous marzipan, I was practically raised on this stuff. Well, not really, but I wouldn't have protested had my parents tried :) If you're looking for an authentic marzipan recipe that's easy to make, is much cheaper than … Continue reading →
Tortellini Minestrone Soup
This is one of my all-time favorite soups. It's something I threw together a few years ago in a time crunch and based on the ingredients I had on hand. And it's been a family favorite ever since, drawing compliments wherever it's served. … Continue reading →
Pumpkin, Kale and Sausage Lasagna
Thank you to Pollinate Media Group and Barilla for sponsoring this post. Lasagna is one of those dishes I never tire of (dangling participle, I know). In fact, whenever asked the proverbial "if you could only eat one dish every day the rest of your life..." lasagna is … Continue reading →
Braciole di Manzo (Italian Beef Rolls in Tomato Sauce)
Thank you to Honest Cooking and Parma Ham for sponsoring this post!I've brought you something extra special today! A delicious, traditional dish from Italy with a combination of flavors that will make your taste buds sing!Proscuitto is wonderfully versatile in … Continue reading →
Chanterelle Mushroom & Goat Cheese Crostini
Thank you to Honest Cooking for sponsoring this post. I am thrilled to be partnering with Honest Cooking to promote the first ever North Nordic Food Festival being held the first week of October in New York City! This 7-day extravaganza will feature the cuisines of … Continue reading →
Bacon, Leek and Roasted Tomato Quiche with Polenta Crust
Here's what happened. I had leek that needed to be used, a bag of gorgeous tomatoes from a friend's garden, and an open package of bacon. And I wanted quiche. A savory, buttery, leeky, tomatoey, bacony quiche. But I wasn't in the mood to make the crust. Can you relate? … Continue reading →
Creamy Pasta with Chicken and Sun-dried Tomato Pesto
Pasta is often my go-to food when I'm in a hurry and need to churn out something quickly. Like "10-15 minutes" quickly. Pasta is one of those things that requires very little effort to make taste good. Take my Lemon-Garlic Shrimp Scampi, for example. Within 10 minutes … Continue reading →
Porcini Mushroom Linguine with Chicken, Shiitakes and Gorgonzola
I received some pasta from Pappardelle's for review. All opinions are entirely my own.In general, I've become pretty tired of store-bought pasta. Do you feel the same? Just a little bit jaded? Even the "flavored" ones lack flavor. Either they don't add enough of … Continue reading →
Baked Polenta with Mushrooms, Bacon and Swiss Chard
SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. I developed this dish by way of request from Constance (Make a Request!). She wrote the following: "My mom used to make polenta on top of the stove with bacon and onion and then bake it to get a nice crisp crust. Any ideas?" Constance, this gave … Continue reading →
Chicken Cacciatore with Polenta
An authentic, classic Italian dish. Cacciatore is Italian for “hunter,” referring to a dish that is prepared “hunter-style.” Though many variations of Cacciatore exist, hunter-style always calls for tomatoes, onions and herbs, and sometimes bell peppers and wine. … Continue reading →
Polenta Lasagna
Polenta Pasticciata con Ragu di Carne, a dish from the Campania region of southern Italy. This is a polenta casserole with a typical Italian ragu di carne. Polenta is made of coarse yellow cornmeal slowly cooked in water or stock until the desired consistency is met. While … Continue reading →
Creamy Fettuccine with Shiitake & Porcini
Another Daring Gourmet original, coming up with a name for this was super fun! I finally arrived at something both poetic and whimsical. What do you think? "Creamy Fettuccine with Shiitake and Porcini." (Shiitake is pronounced "shi-taw-kee. Porcini is pronounced … Continue reading →
Pizza Margherita
Pizza. Fresh. Crispy. Chewy. Cheesy. Make pizza like a pro in your own kitchen. You don't need a lot of ingredients, just some basics like flour, yeast, cheese, basil and tomatoes. Experience why this vegetarian pizza is a beloved classic even among the most avid … Continue reading →
Spaghetti With Chicken Bolognese
For a healthier and leaner alternative to red meat but still made in authentic Italian fashion, try this Chicken Bolognese. Slow simmered with vegetables, herbs and white wine and finished with fresh basil and heavy cream, this sauce is full of flavor and is sure to become … Continue reading →
Pasta Milano Soup
Any Romano's Macaroni Grill restaurant fans out there? One of my favorites on their menu is the Pasta Milano. Bow-tie pasta topped with a creamy sauce of grilled chicken, roasted garlic, mushrooms, and sun-dried tomatoes. As I was thinking about what to cook today (food … Continue reading →
Authentic Italian Ragu di Carne
Authentic Italian Ragu di Carne. Italian ragu is very different from American-Italian spaghetti sauce (which tends to be soupy and largely tomato sauce/paste-based.) There are variations of Ragu di Carne, but mine consists of ground beef, bacon, onions, garlic, carrots, … Continue reading →
Chicken Marsala
Several of my friends tell me that Chicken Marsala is one of their favorite things to order at restaurants. Now is your opportunity to make this scrumptious dish yourself, only even better than what you ordered out! Why better? For several reasons, but one of them is it … Continue reading →
Lemon-Garlic Shrimp Scampi
I need to introduce you to my husband right from the get-go since he is a key player in my culinary adventures. Todd. That’s his name, Todd. There will be more biography in the future, but I’ll start with the most pertinent. Todd’s loves pretty much anything in the food … Continue reading →
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