Awesome Pizza Dough by John Spottiswood

This recipe is adapted from one perfected at Greens restaurant in San Francisco. The crust is crunchy on the outside but also chewy. I think it's wonderful. I'm going on a pizza making journey and this is stop one. If you've never made your own pizza dough before, it's easy and fun. This recipe makes 2 12-inch crusts. More to…

Pasta with Butter and Parmesan Cheese by John Spottiswood

I've been cooking this recipe for so long, and it is so simple, that I have often overlooked posting it. We had it with our grilled chicken this week, and finally I'm putting it online. Marcella Hazan says this method of cooking pasta has eclipsed all others as the favorite amongst Northern Italians. And I must say it's among the…

Zeppole by Frank Fariello

Zeppole are so easy to make—after all, they are basically just fried pizza dough balls—it is almost embarrassing to post about it, but since it was one of my favorite snack foods that Angelina made, it deserves pride of place on this blog. And, in any event, who doesn't like fried dough?

Focaccia with Olives and Rosemary (Bread Machine or Conventional Method) by Salad Foodie

Hot, fresh and homemade Focaccia with olives and herbs - what could be better? A hearty and versatile bread to serve with salads, a side to Italian meals, a base for pizza or used as a sandwich bread. If a bread machine is handy, use it to mix, knead…

Pasta with Grape or Cherry Tomatoes by Nancy Miyasaki

This is a great pasta from an island off the coast of Italy that I adapted from Giada de Laurentiis. The roasting of the tomatoes and capers with the bread crumbs makes for flavorful and original pasta. I've served this with and without basil, and prefer it with basil though it is delicious either way.

Easy Pizza Crust by Kathy Armstrong

This recipe is a favorite of mine that my sister got from her in laws who have a restaurant. This always turns out well, so I thought I would share it. Will include also the Pizza sauce recipe and basic pizza assembly directs.

Baked Farro or Pearl Barley with Asparagus by Nancy Miyasaki

We served this recipe with a Moroccan Lamb Shank last night. It was a delicious accompaniment. We had Farro for the first time served by an amazing chef at our cousin's wedding. Then too it was served with Lamb in a rich sauce. There is something about the combination of tender lamb with farro or barley, which are slightly more…

Farro with fresh herbs by John Spottiswood

I had Farro for the first time recently at a party at a winery. I thought it was fantastic served under grilled lamb. It's a little crunchier than barley, and has a subtle nutty flavor. You'll love it with grilled meat! It's a little hard to find, but try an Italian supermarket or Whole foods. You can also substitute "spelt", but…

Lemony Couscous copyright 2011 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati by maria liberati

Risotto alla Fragole (risotto with strawberries) copyright 2011 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati by maria liberati

Couscous with Vegetables copyright 2011 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati by maria liberati

Wild Mushroom Risotto copyright 2011 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati by maria liberati

Risotto all’uva Bianca (risotto with white grapes) copyright 2011 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati by maria liberati

Lowell’s Best Ever Granola copyright 2011 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati by maria liberati

Polenta~ by Claudia lamascolo

Just a basic way to make a healthy grain for heart smart viewers~