Beef and Porcini Stew Jump to recipe The original recipe was called “ Staccato” the recipe of Giada, a Food network chef. Over time I arranged it to simple a one. “Porcini” is an Italian mushroom that is very rich and delicious. You can get […]
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Simple Italian Salad
Italian Simple Salad Jump to recipe When I ordered my first salad at a restaurant in Italy, I couldn’t believe my eyes. It was only lettuce in a bowl. I am so used to American salads; I was expecting something more than lettuce. In the […]
Bucatini ala Amatriciana
Bucatini ala Amatriciana -Tomato Bacon Pasta Jump to recipe Italian pasta is on a different level. When I ate spaghetti ala pomodoro (tomato spaghetti) in Naples, I was truly amazed by that taste. “What? What did I eat just now? Is this spaghetti? The combination […]
Basic Tomato Sauce
Basic Tomato Sauce Jump to recipe When I was a kid, spaghetti was ketchup taste. In my early 20’s, Neapolitan spaghetti (taste like tomato ketchup and mixed sauteed vegetables) in coffee shops was popular spaghetti, and when I moved to the United States, spaghetti was […]
Capellini – Cold Angel Hair Pasta
Capellini – Cold Angel Hair Pasta Jump to recipe Cold, tangy, slippery, and satisfying – this dish is my party regulars. You can make it a day before and is a pretty dish with Italian colors. This one is balsamic vinegar and basil base, and […]
Ahi Tuna Carpaccio
Ahi Tuna Carpaccio Jump to recipe When you get a very good Ahi Tuna, try this recipe. Cooking Tips: When you flatten the tuna slices, lightly pound them since they are very fragile. Mix lime and lemon juice (orange too) and it makes more refreshing […]
Caprese Salad – Italian Tomato and Mozzarella
Caprese Salad – Italian Tomato and Mozzarella Jump to recipe Named after the island of Capri in the bay of Naples where it is believed to have originated. When we lived in Naples, I first tasted real Mozzarella, which is made from buffalo milk. It […]
Smoked Salmon Platter
Smoked Salmon Platter Jump to recipe Back in the 1980″s when we lived in Naples, Italy, we would often dine at the officer’s club at the NATO base there. This dish was so delicious. Smoked salmon is good as is, but when you add more […]
Olive Oil Dipping Sauce
All you need is extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar and parmesan cheese to make a great dip for starting your party or dinner.
Chicken Milano
Chicken Milano The original recipe was with veal, but it’s hard to get in Hawaii. So I use chicken breast instead. In Hawaii it’s called Chicken Katsu and eat with sweet sauce. I prefer lemon on this dish. Pin Print Chicken Milano 5 from 1 […]
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