This is definitely a summer side dish when tomatoes are at their peak. Pan searing the gnocchi produces the same pillowy soft inside with a crisp shell; that stands up to the balsamic dressing.

Originating in Milan, Italy; Milanese means dredging thin slices of meat in eggs and breadcrumbs; then pan frying them until crispy and golden brown. It is almost always served with a salad.

A simple pasta and salad are perfect pairs on a long smoking hot summer days. Canned clams make for a quick dinner that’s the right size for 2 of us. Any pasta will do, but we do like the smaller shaped ones that gather up…

Shiitake mushrooms are one of the healthiest mushrooms with a bit of smoky or earthy flavour. They are best suited to a quick sauté or served in dishes such as miso soup and steamed/simmered dishes such as risottos. And always use a creamy rice like…

Quintessential for a 1950’s cocktail party – a recipe aired on the Kraft Music Hall Show, and canned clams sold out within 24 hours in New York City! This dip is rich and perfectly matched to Ripple Potato Chips……..An American Classic!

This rich and hearty version of lasagna uses spicy or sweet Spolumbo’s Italian Sausage equally well; and a little Chèvre gives it some depth. Serve with a green salad and dinner is ready on a cool evening.

These cheesy style pizza’s on baguettes are perfect with a salad for lunch or for a snack when all the kids are over. Do try the Mornay Sauce before you rule it out (it’s super easy to make) and head for Rao’s Traditional Pizza Sauce.…

The addition of more milk makes this Polenta creamier than our “normal” Polenta recipe. No matter what you do when Polenta cools it solidifies; but still tastes great. You can warm it, add a little more milk and it is creamy again or slice and…

Chicken Parm/Parmesan most likely evolved from a classic Sicilian dish of fried eggplant smothered in tomato sauce and cheese, from people immigrating to North America. To make this a really quick weeknight dish, make the meatballs earlier in the day or have them ready to…

It’s tomato season and we had a bumper crop this year! Use any ripe tomatoes you can find, mix and match. Grill some crusty baguette to mop up the lemony dressing.