Affogato al Caffe {Affogato}
If you like espresso and you like gelato {or ice cream} then this dessert is for you. Affogato means “drowned” in Italian, which is exactly what you are doing to the gelato/ice cream with the hot and steamy espresso. I never know whether to eat it with a spoon or a straw so I use both ; ) I even like to up the ante by adding a shot of Amaretto {and the only Amaretto for me is Amaretto di Saronno}
Ruote e Piselli {Wagon Wheel Pasta with Peas}
It’s summer time. It’s HOT, the kids are home on summer vacation and they are about to eat us out of house and home. Is it the same for you right now? During these busy and WARM months I need quick and delicious meals to get on the table in a hurry. Ruote e Piselli is a meal that can be prepared in 10 minutes or less. Ruote means wheels in Italian and besides being fun to look at and eat they’re the perfect shape pasta to pair with vegetables!
Pizza Grigliata con le Salsicce {Grilled Sausage Pizza}
Who doesn’t like a nice slice of pizza. We adore homemade pizza and make it often BUT during the summer months when it’s smoking hot outside I’m not a huge fan of heating up my oven to sweltering temperatures. Since I don’t have the luxury of an outside pizza oven {dare to dream} the next best way for us to make our beloved pizza is to GRILL it! Grilled pizza is ah-mazing and couldn’t be easier!
Salsa di Pomodoro {Tomato Sauce}
There is something so beautiful about a simple plate of pasta. One of the simplest is when it’s dressed with a basic tomato sauce. This 5 ingredient sauce easily comes together in less than 30 minutes and can be used for a variety of dishes. The key to a simple dish is always using the freshest quality ingredients possible.
Negroni
There are a few classic Italian cocktails, the Negroni is on that short list. It’s said to have originated in Florence as a twist to the Americano cocktail. It’s an aperitif which is meant to be enjoyed prior to dinner to stimulate the appetite {not that I have any problem with that}. And while I was in ROMA recently we did just that.
Nutella Shooters
You knew it was only a matter of time before we posted a Nutella cocktail/shooter right ; ) We’ve actually made these several times but for some reason they’ve disappeared before I was able to shoot them : D. Even though they taste like a milkshake these are definitely an adult beverage. Don’t be fooled by their innocent taste, they will sneak up on you!
Spaghetti al Moro
I was recently in bella Roma with the oh so favoloso Bertolli team. We ate our way around the eternal city, savoring the deliciousness that is authentic Italian cuisine. I’ve been to Rome many times but this time I got to see Roma through the eyes of Bertolli. We visited fresh markets, where we were inspired by the most vibrant and beautiful fresh vegetables/herbs. We chatted with the lively suppliers who were so generous with their time and tips. We visited cheese shops, bakeries, salumerias, gelaterias, pizzerias and oh so much more. We even shot the TV commercial for the super secret Bertolli product that’s launching soon. While I can’t tell you what the product is just YET {don’t even think about asking because I’m a vault ; ) } I CAN tell you about one of my most memorable meals in Rome.
BLT Bucatini
If you like BLT’s and you like pasta then you’ll LOVE Domenica Marchetti’s recipe for BLT Bucatini! In fact I’m pretty sure you’re going to love every recipe from her stunning new cookbook “The Glorious Pasta of Italy” It is without a doubt one of the most beautifully written & photographed cookbooks I have ever seen.
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