Print Recipe Roast Pork Loin with Herbs and Cream Cheese Suggested Pairing: 2015 Lazy River Vineyard Pinot Noir This is a delicious savory dish that is perfect for a special occasion dinner, or just a family Sunday evening. Often times people stuff a pork roast with dried fruits, which is also good. But I was […]

Print Recipe Lamb Shanks Provençal We love lamb shanks and I like to try different seasonings and sauces. This is perfect fall or winter fare for your family or close friends. I serve it over wide noodles, but mashed potatoes or celery root would be nice too. Also, in this version I call for a […]

Print Recipe Polpette do Tacchino (Turkey Meatballs) I’ve always made my meatballs with ground beef, but was inspired to try these after seeing a recipe from Mario Batali. And am I glad I did – what a hit! Everyone in our house loved them, including (especially) all of the teenagers who happened to be hanging […]

Print Recipe Pork Spareribs Braised in Red Wine I imagine if you had an Italian grandmother, this is the kind of food she made for her family. (Maybe I’m actually Italian and never knew it?) This is the kind of heartwarming, belly-filling food that everyone needs now and then. Serve this over a bed of […]

Print Recipe Spaghetti with Sage, Lemon and Hazelnuts I love this simple pasta dish. Sometimes, dinner calls for nothing more than this loveliness. Other times, you could serve it alongside roasted chicken for a heartier meal. Add more crushed red pepper flakes, as you like, but keep in mind that if it’s too spicy it […]