There are certain dishes that feel like they carry entire cities within them—aromas that whisper of cobblestone streets, slow afternoons. The kind of cooking that insists you pause and savor life. For me, Osso Buco, a veal shank, is one of those dishes. Every time I make it, I’m transported straight back to the Antica Trattoria della Pesa in Milan They served Ossobuco on the … Continue reading Osso Buco: A Taste of Milan in my Kitchen
Gnocchi, pronounced “Njocki” rather than “Gnotschi”, is the Italian variant of Nocken. In Italy, three main variants are distinguished: Gnocchi di Patate made from potatoes, Gnocchi di Polenta made from corn semolina and Gnocchi alla Romana (Roman wheat semolina dumplings). Continue reading Gnocchi di Patate, a potato pasta with Italian origin
We ate “Pollo alla cacciatora” in Orvieto, Umbrien. Also called “Hunter’s Wives” Chicken, this Italien Food has lots of fresh tomatoes and herbs, and is very delicious. Enough for 4 people, you would eat it with Parpadelle pasta (or wide noodles) Continue reading Pollo alla Cacciatora: A Taste of Tuscany in My Kitchen 🍷🍅🍗
