Potato gnocchi are delicious and craveable. But wait, what is even sweeter than a plate of potato gnocchi? Well, SWEET POTATO GNOCCHI, of course! Golden soft pillows of happiness can be served with a variety of sauces and condiments or simply tossed with butter and cheese. Best of all, you can find sweet potato gnocchi […]
Lentils are among the world’s oldest cultivated legumes: historic mentions go back at least 2700 years! The Ancient Greeks and Romans prized them both for their savory taste and their healthful properties, which include proteins, vitamins, minerals and fiber. Small round lentils often make people think of coins, so they have come to symbolize […]
Years ago, when Chef Rosario was the Executive Chef at a restaurant chain, he paid tribute to the founder, who was born in the Abruzzi region of Italy with this recipe. He called the dish Rigatoni Abruzzi, and it was an instant classic and best seller. The reason for its popularity is that it embodies […]
We’re back this month with a recipe from Chef Rosario, who’s taking his inspiration directly from his home in Italy, where he recently returned to for a visit. “We all love food and food shows. The success of Stanley Tucci’s culinary travels through Italy is no exception. Recently, Tucci traveled to Lombardy—and specifically to Valtellina […]
For this month’s recipe, Chef Rosario reminisces on his childhood in Italy and the hearty, autumnal meal his mother used to create each season. “Every year after the hot days of summer were over in my native valley, I would hear my mother get up early in the morning to go mushroom hunting in the […]
With the remaining weeks of summer waning, Chef Rosario explains what this time of the year means to him and the recipes he creates. “Summer in my kitchen is synonymous with fresh tomatoes. Whether you grow your own or buy them at a farmer’s market, make sure they are ripe and succulent. Inhale their aroma […]
Between work, taking care of the kids, and finding those few minutes to relax, it can feel like following a healthy diet is just too much to ask. But, don’t be overwhelmed by good nutrition. Little changes to our diet mean a lot and can make a big difference in helping us lead healthier lives. […]
One of the most popular pasta shapes is FARFALLE. In Italian, farfalle means butterflies, and we can all agree that the shape of farfalle pasta resembles their wings. Aside from the visual beauty of farfalle pasta, it is also important to note its culinary qualities. It is typically made with 100% durum wheat semolina and […]
There are many factors that affect cognitive function – age, genetics, physical activity, lifestyle choices and more – but for healthy adults eating gluten isn’t one of them. A new study, published in The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), looking at long-term intake of gluten and cognitive function in women found eating gluten, at any level, does not impair cognitive function in middle-aged women without celiac disease. […]
The Italian Island of Sicily is rich in culinary traditions and home to great artists like the opera composer Vincenzo Bellini. Bellini’s most famous opera is NORMA, and Sicily’s tribute to him is Pasta alla Norma, an irresistible preparation of tubular pasta shapes like ziti, rigatoni, or penne, with eggplant, tomatoes, basil and ricotta salata. […]
