by Alice Ciccu | May 16, 2025 | Recipes
You can use dried dill, but if you have fresh in your garden, use it! Of course, always use extra virgin olive oil. Here’s what it looks like for marinading. It needs to chill for two hours, so make sure you turn them a few times while they are marinading....
by Alice Ciccu | Mar 27, 2025 | Recipes
I think orecchiette are an under-appreciated pasta shape. Everyone has their favorite, but I don’t think these are at the top of the list for many people. That’s a shame. It’s a wonderful shape, if you can find the right sauce or recipe, and this one...
by Alice Ciccu | Nov 16, 2024 | Recipes
Serve the asparagus with Hollandaise sauce or simply extra virgin olive oil and salt. If you are looking for a vegetable side dish, but not this one, consider these: Brussels Sprouts, Walnuts, and Cranberries Green Beans Almondine Green Beans with Mushrooms and Crispy...
by Alice Ciccu | Jul 16, 2024 | Featured, Recipes
As you can see from the photo, we frequently make clams and mussels and serve both. If you have any juice or shellfish leftover, just remove the clams or mussels from their shells and store in the extra juice. You can then use this to make seafood pasta the next day....
by Alice Ciccu | Mar 4, 2024 | Recipes
This salad is really easy to make, especially if you make the vinaigrette ahead of time, just remember to bring it to room temperature before using. This is a great choice when you have a more complicated menu. You can make the vinaigrette the day before and then you...
