Recipes
In the Cucina with La Gazzetta: Farro Salad
Anne Robichaud
Ingredients:
1 ½ C. Farro
1 mozzarella, diced
6-8 Cherry tomatoes
1 Bunch fresh basil, diced
Handful of olives
Olive oil (q. b., “quanto basta” or “as much as is needed”)
Kosher salt
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1 Can chickpeas
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In the Cucina with La Gazzetta: Pasta and Zucchini with a Saffron Cream Sauce
Roslyn Torella
Saffron is considered the world’s most expensive spice because of the amount of labor that is needed to produce it. Saffron comes from a crocus that has been cultivated for centuries across the Middle East and Europe for use in cooking, textile...
In the Cucina with La Gazzetta: Artichoke and Potato Soup
Roslyn Torella
In this month’s column we are sharing the cuisine and recipes of Italy and Italian American communities. Each month we feature recipes curated from our research and those shared by LGI readers. Food and cooking are important aspects of our cultural...
In the Cucina with La Gazzetta: The Christmas Eel
Diana Lucarino-Diekmann
dalla cucina di Diana Lucarino-Diekmann
Truth be told, I hate eels! Eels are elongated fish, found in both ocean and freshwater environments that can deliver a nasty bite if you offer your hand. However, they are a fantastic source of omega-3...
In the Cucina with La Gazzetta: Italian Ricotta Cookies
Roslyn Torella
dalla cucina di Roslyn Torella
One of my favorite cookies to make for the Christmas season are Italian Ricotta Cookies because they are easy to make and easy to share. They taste wonderful and with the white frosting and some festive sprinkles,...
In the Cucina with La Gazzetta: Grandma Savoca's Applesauce Cake
La Gazzetta Italiana
dalla cucina di Margie Miklas
This is a delicious chocolate cake with an unusual homemade frosting that makes the cake even more chocolatey. As with many recipes handed down from my Sicilian grandma, some of the SUBSCRIBE NOW!
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In the Cucina with La Gazzetta: Pizzi Leccesi
La Gazzetta Italiana
dalla cucina di Ylenia Sambati
Ylenia Sambati recommends a traditional treat from Puglia that has passed from Nonna to Mamma and is now part of her Cook in Puglia program. Buon appetito!
Ingredients:
1 ½ C. All-purpose flourSUBSCRIBE...
In the Cucina with La Gazzetta: Hearty Sausage and Kale Soup
La Gazzetta Italiana
dalla cucina di Roslyn Torella
There is nothing better than a warm bowl of soup on a cold autumn day! November days are getting shorter and cooler, and Thanksgiving is just around the corner. This month we have a recipe that you can make for any...
Savory Zucchini Tart - dalla cucina di Karen La Rosa
Karen La Rosa
Zucchini has a long history in southern Italy and is a staple in Sicily from summer into fall. It appears in many forms. Known as cucuzza, a long thin, pale green variety, it can be fried, sautéed, baked, and stewed. Even its delicious tendrils,...