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It's Orange Season!
Most definitely; the markets are full of all kinds of oranges now, and though my favorite way to enjoy them is at the end of a meal or as a snack, they can work very well as ingredients too. Desserts obviously come to mind, but you can also use them in savory dishes.<BR><BR> For example: <ul> <li><A HREF="http://italianfood.about.com/od/lemonsonions/r/blr1598.htm">Creamy pasta with oranges</A></li> <li><A HREF="http://italianfood.about.com/od/lambandkid/r/blr1597.htm">Roast leg of lamb with oranges</A>.</li> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://italianfood.about.com/od/freshfishrecipes/r/blr0660.htm">Dentex (The Fish) Stuffed with Oranges</a></li> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://italianfood.about.com/od/vegetablessalads/r/Orange-Salad-Insalata-D-Arance.htm">Sicilian Orange Salad</a> </li> </ul> <b><A HREF="http://italianfood.about.com/od/aboutingredients/a/aa011300.htm">More about oranges, and other recipes</A></b><BR><BR> Looking for something else? <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://italianfood.about.com/blfeat.htm">Check the Index!</a></b> <BR><BR> Keep up with the site by <A HREF="http://italianfood.about.com/gi/pages/stay.htm">signing up for my free newsletter</A>!<br /> Become a fan of <A HREF="http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Aboutcom-Italian-Food/140650952692459?sk=wall">About Italian Food on Facebook</A><br /> Follow me on <A HREF="http://twitter.com/kylephillips">Twitter</A><BR> Want to see Past Wordless Wednesday posts? <A HREF="http://italianfood.about.com/od/illustratedrecipesmore/ig/Almost-Wordless-Wednesday-/">You'll find them here</A>!<p style="background:#f5f3ef;border:1px solid #d5d0bf;clear:both;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://italianfood.about.com/b/2012/01/27/its-orange-season.htm">It's Orange Season!</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://italianfood.about.com/">About.com Italian Food</a> on Friday, January 27th, 2012 at 00:01:59.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://italianfood.about.com/b/2012/01/27/its-orange-season.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://italianfood.about.com/b/2012/01/27/its-orange-season.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://italianfood.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://italianfood.about.com/b/2012/01/27/its-orange-season.htm&#038;zItl=It's Orange Season!">Email this</a></p>
Almost Wordless Wednesday: Agnello Scottadito
<IMG SRC="http://0.tqn.com/d/italianfood/1/0/V/J/1/scottaditowwgal.jpg" BORDER=0 HEIGHT=472 WIDTH=300 ALT="Agnello Scottadito"><BR><BR> Agnello scottadito, finger-burning lamb, is one of several Italian recipes whose names suggest how good they are - <A HREF="http://italianfood.about.com/od/beefbracioleetc/r/blr0234.htm">Saltimbocca alla Romana</A>, Roman hop-in-your-mouth, is another - and the name is accurate, because this grilled lamb is so good that you might be tempted to snatch it directly from the grill, thus <I>scottando</I> - burning - your fingers. <BR><BR> Fortunately, the <A HREF="http://www.ristorantedegliangeli.com/">Ristorante degli Angeli</A>, a fine place on a country road not far from Magliano Sabina, a town about 40 minutes north of Rome, kept me out of the kitchen. Their Agnello Scottadito is a little richer than some, because they included another cut as well as the chops traditionally used to make scottadito. <BR><BR> Nowhere near Magliano Sabina? <UL> <LI><A HREF="http://italianfood.about.com/od/lambandkid/r/blr0602.htm">A classic recipe for agnello scottadito</A></LI> <LI><A HREF="http://italianfood.about.com/od/lambandkid/r/blr0720.htm">Ivana marinates her lamb with juniper berries and more</A></LI> <LI><A HREF="http://italianfood.about.com/od/lambandkid/r/blr1667.htm">Alessio Pesucci makes his <I>alla diavola,</I> with hot pepper</A></LI> <LI><A HREF="http://italianfood.about.com/od/lambandkid/r/blr1700.htm">Dr. Stu makes his with yogurt sauce</A></LI> </UL> Moving in a different direction, we continue with the Superbowl Recipe Exchange: <BR><BR> <B>Eastern European Ideas</B> <BR><BR> Barbara Rolek, About.com's Guide to Eastern European Food, says, "American football and the Super Bowl or European soccer and the World Cup bring out the same 'need to feed' among rabid sports fans. One-pot dishes that can bubble away in a slow cooker unattended, or what I like to call casserolia, are perfect for noshing during the big game. <a href="http://easteuropeanfood.about.com/od/recipestepbyste1/ss/bigosstep.htm"><b>Polish Hunter's Stew</b></a> (<b><i>bigos</i></b>) -- a meat-eater's dream come true -- and <a href="http://easteuropeanfood.about.com/od/polishmaincourses/r/sausagekraut.htm"><b>Smoked Sausage and Sauerkraut</b></a> can be prepared in advance and then slowly reheated when ready to serve. If you've got a crowd coming, the recipes can be easily doubled or tripled. Score!<BR><BR> <B>If You Are Cooking For Two:</B><BR><BR> Kevin Weeks says, "This fall I've been working on recipes for traditional Superbowl foods like <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://cookingfortwo.about.com/od/lightmealsandsnacks/r/Traditional-Chicken-Wings-Made-From-Tiny-Buffaloes.htm">Buffalo Wings</a>, <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://cookingfortwo.about.com/od/lightmealsandsnacks/r/Creole-Crab-Dip-Munching-In-New-Orleans.htm">Crab Dip</a>, and <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://cookingfortwo.about.com/od/pork/r/bbqribs.htm">Barbequed Ribs</a>. You can find these and many more here:<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://cookingfortwo.about.com/od/holidaysspecialoccasions/tp/Superbowl-46.htm">Superbowl 46 - Game Time Eats</a>. <BR><BR> <B>Thinking Spanish?</B><BR><BR> Lisa and Tony Sierra say, "The Spanish aren't counting the days to the Super Bowl, but it is a big day for appetizers in the US. So, it's the party atmosphere, and the desire to graze is perfect for a <em>tapas</em> buffet. We have a list of easy-to-make <a href="http://spanishfood.about.com/od/tapas/tp/toptapasforsuperbowl.htm">Spanish <em>tapas</em> for a Super Bowl buffet</a> - our Spanish pizza with chorizo sausage and Serrano ham toppings, easy <em>bravas</em> potatoes, pancetta-stuffed mushrooms, or <em>pinchos morunos</em> (spicy pork kabobs). <BR><BR> <B>Finally, there is Drink:</B><BR><BR> Colleen Graham says, "The road to the biggest football game of the year is always exciting. Beginning with the conference championships then onto Super Bowl XLVI, here are this years <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://cocktails.about.com/od/gamedaypartiesdrinks/ss/Super-Bowl-XLVI-Cocktail-Menus.htm">cocktail menus for the Giants, Patriots, Ravens, and 49ers</a>. Also, for all of your game day party planning needs, check out the ideas for <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://cocktails.about.com/od/partiesholidays/qt/supr_bwl_prty.htm">Throwing a Successful Super Bowl Party</a>. <BR><BR> Looking for something else? <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://italianfood.about.com/blfeat.htm">Check the Index!</a></b> <BR><BR> Keep up with the site by <A HREF="http://italianfood.about.com/gi/pages/stay.htm">signing up for my free newsletter</A>!<br /> Become a fan of <A HREF="http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Aboutcom-Italian-Food/140650952692459?sk=wall">About Italian Food on Facebook</A><br /> Follow me on <A HREF="http://twitter.com/kylephillips">Twitter</A><BR> Want to see Past Wordless Wednesday posts? <A HREF="http://italianfood.about.com/od/illustratedrecipesmore/ig/Almost-Wordless-Wednesday-/">You'll find them here</A>!<p style="background:#f5f3ef;border:1px solid #d5d0bf;clear:both;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://italianfood.about.com/b/2012/01/25/almost-wordless-wednesday-agnello-scottadito.htm">Almost Wordless Wednesday: Agnello Scottadito</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://italianfood.about.com/">About.com Italian Food</a> on Wednesday, January 25th, 2012 at 05:40:49.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://italianfood.about.com/b/2012/01/25/almost-wordless-wednesday-agnello-scottadito.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://italianfood.about.com/b/2012/01/25/almost-wordless-wednesday-agnello-scottadito.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://italianfood.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://italianfood.about.com/b/2012/01/25/almost-wordless-wednesday-agnello-scottadito.htm&#038;zItl=Almost Wordless Wednesday: Agnello Scottadito">Email this</a></p>
Something (Very) Different: Coratella D'Agnello
<A HREF="http://italianfood.about.com/od/tripetrottersmore/r/Lamb-Coratella-Sannita-Style-Coratella-D-Agnello-Alla-Sannita.htm"><IMG SRC="http://0.tqn.com/d/italianfood/1/0/R/J/1/soffrittointerioraagnellos.jpg" BORDER=0 HEIGHT=136 WIDTH=200 ALT="Coratella" ALIGN="left"></A>Just got back from the presentation of the 2008 Taurasi, a great Italian red wine from Irpinia, inland of Naples. There were about 60 wines, and at noon Luciano Pignataro, a friend and colleague who writes for Il Mattino di Napoli (and who runs <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.lucianopignataro.it/">Luciano Pignataro Wine Blog</a>, which is quite interesting) took us to the Ristorante Pizzeria Da Pino in the town of Taurasi. <BR><BR> One of the highpoints, for me, was <A HREF="http://italianfood.about.com/od/tripetrottersmore/r/Lamb-Coratella-Sannita-Style-Coratella-D-Agnello-Alla-Sannita.htm">Soffritto d'Interiora d'Agnello</A>, the local term for Coratella D'Agnello, stewed lamb organ meats, and while this may make some blanch, the dish is a very tasty reminder of the days when all meats were much too precious to be discarded. <BR><BR> Moving in a radically different direction, Talked with a friend from new England last night who is ecstatic about the upcoming Superbowl. Should you be planning on doing something, some ideas:<BR><BR> <B>From Holland</B><BR><BR> Karin Engelbrecht says, "When the Dutch watch sports on TV their favorite snacks include <i>kroketten</i>, those sumptious shrimp or veal ragout-filled crispy croquettes, <i>frikadellen</i>, typically Dutch skinless meat sausages, and <i>kaasstengels</i>, rich Gouda cheese straws, all of which can be found on her list of <a href="http://dutchfood.about.com/od/starterssnacks/tp/Top-10-Dutch-Appetizers.htm">Dutch Party Appetizers</a>. <BR><BR> <B>Stephanie Gallagher, Who Cooks For Kids, Says:</B> <BR><BR> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://kidscooking.about.com/od/superbowlpartyrecipes/a/Super-Bowl-Menu-Ideas.htm">The fun thing about throwing a Super Bowl party</a> is that the menu can really be anything you like, from take out pizza and potluck appetizers to chili and cornbread to homemade snacks and desserts. These <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://kidscooking.about.com/od/superbowlpartyrecipes/a/Super-Bowl-Menu-Ideas.htm">Super Bowl menu ideas</a> give you three great options. Feel free to mix and match the recipes to suit your own tastes. <BR><BR> <B>Like Baking?</B><BR><BR> Carroll Pellegrinelli says,<BR> "Make it easier on yourself (or the hostess) by making desserts, and other sweet treats, that don't need a fork to eat them. These <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://baking.about.com/od/barcookies/r/chocolatenut.htm">Chocolate Nut Bars</a> are just one of the many treats found on this page of <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://baking.about.com/od/seasonaldesserts/tp/forkfreepartydess.htm">Fork-Free Desserts</a>. <BR><BR> <B>And Finally, Linda Says:</B><BR><BR> "Whether or not you're interested in football, you can throw a party on Super Bowl Sunday. My <a href="http://busycooks.about.com/od/superbowlrecipes/tp/itsthesuperbowl.htm">Super Bowl Snacks and Anti-Super Bowl Party Foods</a> are all delicious, quick to make, and fun to eat. Hope your team wins! <BR><BR> Looking for something else? <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://italianfood.about.com/blfeat.htm">Check the Index!</a></b> <BR><BR> Keep up with the site by <A HREF="http://italianfood.about.com/gi/pages/stay.htm">signing up for my free newsletter</A>!<br /> Become a fan of <A HREF="http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Aboutcom-Italian-Food/140650952692459?sk=wall">About Italian Food on Facebook</A><br /><p style="background:#f5f3ef;border:1px solid #d5d0bf;clear:both;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://italianfood.about.com/b/2012/01/24/something-very-different-coratella-dagnello.htm">Something (Very) Different: Coratella D'Agnello</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://italianfood.about.com/">About.com Italian Food</a> on Tuesday, January 24th, 2012 at 10:17:19.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://italianfood.about.com/b/2012/01/24/something-very-different-coratella-dagnello.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://italianfood.about.com/b/2012/01/24/something-very-different-coratella-dagnello.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://italianfood.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://italianfood.about.com/b/2012/01/24/something-very-different-coratella-dagnello.htm&#038;zItl=Something (Very) Different: Coratella D'Agnello">Email this</a></p>
To Keep the Cold at Bay
Winter has definitely arrived, bringing with it heavy frosts and driving down the temperatures indoors as well -- Italian homes are made of stone, and feel much colder than those made of wood. The solution? Cook <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://italianfood.about.com/od/favoriterecipes/tp/aa101005.htm">foods that will warm heart and soul</a>, and perhaps even the house, if you simmer them long enough. <BR><BR> <B>The Superbowl Recipe Exchange Returns!</B><BR> Superbowl parties don't need to be laden with processed food - Molly Watson, our Guide to Local Foods, shows you how to make fresh, delicious <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://localfoods.about.com/od/snackstreatsappetizers/tp/superbowlsnacks.htm">Superbowl snacks</a> like homemade potato chips, spicy peanuts, and succulent beer-basted spicy glazed ribs.<BR><BR> Looking for something else? <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://italianfood.about.com/blfeat.htm">Check the Index!</a></b> <BR><BR> Keep up with the site by <A HREF="http://italianfood.about.com/gi/pages/stay.htm">signing up for my free newsletter</A>!<br /> Become a fan of <A HREF="http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Aboutcom-Italian-Food/140650952692459?sk=wall">About Italian Food on Facebook</A><br /> Follow me on <A HREF="http://twitter.com/kylephillips">Twitter</A><BR> Want to see Past Wordless Wednesday posts? <A HREF="http://italianfood.about.com/od/illustratedrecipesmore/ig/Almost-Wordless-Wednesday-/">You'll find them here</A>!<p style="background:#f5f3ef;border:1px solid #d5d0bf;clear:both;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://italianfood.about.com/b/2012/01/19/to-keep-the-cold-at-bay.htm">To Keep the Cold at Bay</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://italianfood.about.com/">About.com Italian Food</a> on Thursday, January 19th, 2012 at 00:19:51.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://italianfood.about.com/b/2012/01/19/to-keep-the-cold-at-bay.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://italianfood.about.com/b/2012/01/19/to-keep-the-cold-at-bay.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://italianfood.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://italianfood.about.com/b/2012/01/19/to-keep-the-cold-at-bay.htm&#038;zItl=To Keep the Cold at Bay">Email this</a></p>
Almost Wordless Wednesday: Pasta Reale
<IMG SRC="http://0.tqn.com/d/italianfood/1/0/b/I/1/pastarealeww.jpg" BORDER=0 HEIGHT=500 WIDTH=296 ALT="Pasta Reale"><BR><BR> Pasta Reale is one of Sicily's most glorious traditions, almond paste beautifully sculpted and painted. A feast for both eyes and palate! <BR><BR> This pasta reale was on display at Torino's Salone del Gusto. If you want to try your hand at it, you will find <A HREF="http://allthingssicilianandmore.blogspot.com/2009/09/marzapane-also-called-pasta-reale.html">instructions here</A>. <BR><BR> Looking for something else? <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://italianfood.about.com/blfeat.htm">Check the Index!</a></b> <BR><BR> Keep up with the site by <A HREF="http://italianfood.about.com/gi/pages/stay.htm">signing up for my free newsletter</A>!<br /> Become a fan of <A HREF="http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Aboutcom-Italian-Food/140650952692459?sk=wall">About Italian Food on Facebook</A><br /> Follow me on <A HREF="http://twitter.com/kylephillips">Twitter</A><BR> Want to see Past Wordless Wednesday posts? <A HREF="http://italianfood.about.com/od/illustratedrecipesmore/ig/Almost-Wordless-Wednesday-/">You'll find them here</A>!<p style="background:#f5f3ef;border:1px solid #d5d0bf;clear:both;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://italianfood.about.com/b/2012/01/18/almost-wordless-wednesday-pasta-reale.htm">Almost Wordless Wednesday: Pasta Reale</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://italianfood.about.com/">About.com Italian Food</a> on Wednesday, January 18th, 2012 at 04:28:00.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://italianfood.about.com/b/2012/01/18/almost-wordless-wednesday-pasta-reale.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://italianfood.about.com/b/2012/01/18/almost-wordless-wednesday-pasta-reale.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://italianfood.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://italianfood.about.com/b/2012/01/18/almost-wordless-wednesday-pasta-reale.htm&#038;zItl=Almost Wordless Wednesday: Pasta Reale">Email this</a></p>
Funghi! That's Mushrooms
<A HREF="http://italianfood.about.com/library/rec/blr0090.htm"><IMG SRC="http://0.tqn.com/d/italianfood/1/0/4/8/1/porcinofrescogals.jpg" BORDER=0 HEIGHT=179 WIDTH=200 ALIGN="LEFT" ALT="A Porcino!"></A>In Italy, if you mention mushrooms most people think of porcini, Boletus edulis, and they're what you're most likely to find people gazing raptly at if you visit a market and find fresh mushrooms for sale. <BR><BR>There are others of course, some even more prized than porcini (<A HREF="http://italianfood.about.com/library/weekly/aa140797.htm">truffles</A>, for example), and people do go <A HREF="http://www.seetuscany.com/food/shrooms.htm">mushroom hunting</A>, but overall the preeminent position of the Porcino is secure.<BR><BR> Here are three recipes that call for them, and that will also work well with other flavorful wild mushrooms. <UL> <LI><A HREF="http://italianfood.about.com/od/veggieantipasti/r/Zucchini-Involtini-With-Stewed-Mushrooms-Recipe-Zucchine-E-Funghi-Trifolati.htm">Zucchini Involtini with Stewed Mushrooms</A></LI> <LI><A HREF="http://italianfood.about.com/od/mushrooms/r/Mushroomy-Valdostan-Bread-Pudding.htm">Mushroomy Valdostan Bread Pudding</A></LI> <LI><A HREF="http://italianfood.about.com/od/chickencapon/r/Chicken-And-Porcini-Mushroom-Recipe-Pollo-E-Porcini.htm">Chicken and Porcini Mushrooms</A></LI> </UL> <BR><BR> Looking for something else? <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://italianfood.about.com/blfeat.htm">Check the Index!</a></b> <BR><BR> Keep up with the site by <A HREF="http://italianfood.about.com/gi/pages/stay.htm">signing up for my free newsletter</A>!<br /> Become a fan of <A HREF="http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Aboutcom-Italian-Food/140650952692459?sk=wall">About Italian Food on Facebook</A><br /> Follow me on <A HREF="http://twitter.com/kylephillips">Twitter</A><BR> Want to see Past Wordless Wednesday posts? <A HREF="http://italianfood.about.com/od/illustratedrecipesmore/ig/Almost-Wordless-Wednesday-/">You'll find them here</A>!<p style="background:#f5f3ef;border:1px solid #d5d0bf;clear:both;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://italianfood.about.com/b/2012/01/16/funghi-thats-mushrooms.htm">Funghi! That's Mushrooms</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://italianfood.about.com/">About.com Italian Food</a> on Monday, January 16th, 2012 at 14:27:21.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://italianfood.about.com/b/2012/01/16/funghi-thats-mushrooms.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://italianfood.about.com/b/2012/01/16/funghi-thats-mushrooms.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://italianfood.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://italianfood.about.com/b/2012/01/16/funghi-thats-mushrooms.htm&#038;zItl=Funghi! That's Mushrooms">Email this</a></p>
Almost Wordless Wednesday: Radicchio Rosso Trevigiano
<IMG SRC="http://0.tqn.com/d/italianfood/1/0/Y/I/1/radicchioprecoceww.jpg" BORDER=0 HEIGHT=450 WIDTH=300 ALT="Radicchio Rosso Precoce"><BR><BR> Radicchio Rosso looks like, and is a leafy vegetable. But it's more than just a salad "green," and not just because of its arresting color. The area around Treviso has been renowned for its greens since Roman times (though it wasn't until the 1860s, when a Belgian agronomist applied the techniques used to whiten endive to it, that Radicchio's brilliant reds became apparent), and -- unlike many salad greens -- it takes very well to being cooked. <BR><BR> Therefore, in addition to shredding it for your salad during the winter months, you might: <UL> <LI><B><A HREF="http://italianfood.about.com/od/illustratedrecipesmore/ss/How-To-Grill-Radicchio-Illustrated.htm">Grill it</A>.</B> An illustrated recipe done with Judy Francini, who uses a bistecchiera, or cast iron steak griddle.</LI> <LI><B><A HREF="http://italianfood.about.com/library/rec/blr1046.htm">Make Risotto</A>:</B> Risotto al Radicchio is a fine winter dish.</LI> <LI><B><A HREF="http://italianfood.about.com/od/italianpoultry/r/blr0260.htm">Make Stuffing</A>:</B> Duck (or chicken) stuffed with Radicchio is very fine eating indeed.</LI> </UL> <A HREF="http://italianfood.about.com/library/rec/blr0094.htm">More about Radicchio</A> (the kind shown here is Radicchio Precoce di Treviso, but there are a number of others as well). <BR><BR> Looking for something else? <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://italianfood.about.com/blfeat.htm">Check the Index!</a></b> <BR><BR> Keep up with the site by <A HREF="http://italianfood.about.com/gi/pages/stay.htm">signing up for my free newsletter</A>!<br /> Become a fan of <A HREF="http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Aboutcom-Italian-Food/140650952692459?sk=wall">About Italian Food on Facebook</A><br /> Follow me on <A HREF="http://twitter.com/kylephillips">Twitter</A><BR> Want to see Past Wordless Wednesday posts? <A HREF="http://italianfood.about.com/od/illustratedrecipesmore/ig/Almost-Wordless-Wednesday-/">You'll find them here</A>!<p style="background:#f5f3ef;border:1px solid #d5d0bf;clear:both;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://italianfood.about.com/b/2012/01/11/almost-wordless-wednesday-radicchio-rosso-trevigiano.htm">Almost Wordless Wednesday: Radicchio Rosso Trevigiano</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://italianfood.about.com/">About.com Italian Food</a> on Wednesday, January 11th, 2012 at 04:34:26.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://italianfood.about.com/b/2012/01/11/almost-wordless-wednesday-radicchio-rosso-trevigiano.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://italianfood.about.com/b/2012/01/11/almost-wordless-wednesday-radicchio-rosso-trevigiano.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://italianfood.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://italianfood.about.com/b/2012/01/11/almost-wordless-wednesday-radicchio-rosso-trevigiano.htm&#038;zItl=Almost Wordless Wednesday: Radicchio Rosso Trevigiano">Email this</a></p>
Dining at Simone's
<A HREF="http://italianfood.about.com/od/illustratedrecipesmore/ig/Piatti--Italian-Dishes/Crostini-Misti.htm"><IMG SRC="http://0.tqn.com/d/italianfood/1/0/P/I/1/simoneciattinicrostinis.jpg" BORDER=0 HEIGHT=136 WIDTH=200 ALT="Crostini" ALIGN="LEFT"></A>A few weeks ago we went to the <A HREF="http://www.trattorialabaracchina.it/">Trattoria La Baracchina</A>, a restaurant owned by Simone Ciattini that's about a half hour south of Florence, not far from L'Albergaccio, where Macchiavelli wrote il Principe after being banished from Florence. Even if he weren't an old friend of my brother-in-law it would be worth the trip; the location is beautiful and refreshingly cool in summer (in winter you eat indoors, and there is a nice fireplace), and the food is quite good. I started with <A HREF="http://italianfood.about.com/od/illustratedrecipesmore/ig/Piatti--Italian-Dishes/Crostini-Misti.htm">crostini misti</A>, mixed crostini, and then had <A HREF="http://italianfood.about.com/od/illustratedrecipesmore/ss/Simones-Bollito-Misto.htm">bollito misto</A>, boiled dinner, which is a dish I generally <A HREF="http://italianfood.about.com/od/boiledbeef/ss/aa041607.htm">associate with the north</A>.<BR><BR> <A HREF="http://italianfood.about.com/od/illustratedrecipesmore/ss/Simones-Bollito-Misto.htm"><IMG SRC="http://0.tqn.com/d/italianfood/1/0/L/I/1/simoneciattinibollitomistos.jpg" BORDER=0 HEIGHT=137 WIDTH=200 ALT="Bollito Misto" ALIGN="RIGHT"></A> Simone has an innovative approach that will also be more practical for a home cook than might be the <i>carrello</i> piled high with mixed boiled meats one often encounters in restaurants. <BR><BR> He simmers his meats in the kitchen, and come time to serve them cuts a half-inch (1.5 cm) slice from each kind of meat he has cooked, sets them in a heated terracotta pot, tops the pot off with simmering broth, adds a boiled potato, and brings it to the table, where the diner transfers them to the plate and adds condiments. <BR><BR> Very Tasty!<BR><BR> <strong>What to Drink With a Meal Like This?</strong> <BR><BR>Chianti Classico would be a good bet. However, I would also be tempted to serve a <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://italianfood.about.com/od/vintages/tp/The-2008-Roero-And-Barbaresco-And-The-2007-Barolo.htm">Barolo or Barbaresco from the Langhe</a>, where King Vittorio Emanuele was known for sneaking away from court to enjoy <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://italianfood.about.com/od/boiledbeef/r/blr0176.htm">Bollito Misto alla Piemontese</a>.<BR><BR> Looking for something else? <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://italianfood.about.com/blfeat.htm">Check the Index!</a></b> <BR><BR> Keep up with the site by <A HREF="http://italianfood.about.com/gi/pages/stay.htm">signing up for my free newsletter</A>!<br /> Become a fan of <A HREF="http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Aboutcom-Italian-Food/140650952692459?sk=wall">About Italian Food on Facebook</A><br /> Follow me on <A HREF="http://twitter.com/kylephillips">Twitter</A><BR> Want to see Past Wordless Wednesday posts? <A HREF="http://italianfood.about.com/od/illustratedrecipesmore/ig/Almost-Wordless-Wednesday-/">You'll find them here</A>!<p style="background:#f5f3ef;border:1px solid #d5d0bf;clear:both;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://italianfood.about.com/b/2012/01/09/dining-at-simones.htm">Dining at Simone's</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://italianfood.about.com/">About.com Italian Food</a> on Monday, January 9th, 2012 at 07:45:12.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://italianfood.about.com/b/2012/01/09/dining-at-simones.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://italianfood.about.com/b/2012/01/09/dining-at-simones.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://italianfood.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://italianfood.about.com/b/2012/01/09/dining-at-simones.htm&#038;zItl=Dining at Simone's">Email this</a></p>
Pasta e Uova
<a href="http://italianfood.about.com/od/meatsauces/r/blr0076.htm"><IMG SRC="http://0.tqn.com/d/italianfood/1/I/0/D/1/spaghetticarbonaras.jpg" BORDER=0 HEIGHT=158 WIDTH=200 ALT="Spaghetti alla Carbonara" ALIGN="LEFT"></a><I>Pasta al uovo,</I> means egg noodles. <I>Pasta e uova</I> is instead eggs and pasta, a combination that works surprisingly well; pictured are <A HREF="http://italianfood.about.com/od/meatsauces/r/blr0076.htm">spaghetti alla carbonara</A>, a classic standby of Roman trattorie, and there are other options too, all quick, all easy, and most frugal. <BR><BR> For example:<BR><BR> <UL> <LI><A HREF="http://italianfood.about.com/od/lemonsonions/r/blr1488a.htm">Pasta with a Richly Aromatic Egg Sauce</A></LI> <LI><A HREF="http://italianfood.about.com/od/lemonsonions/r/blr1947.htm">Spaghetti alla Puverielle, Neapolitan Spagehtti with Sunny-Side Up Eggs</A></LI> <LI><A HREF="http://italianfood.about.com/od/fishsauces/r/blr1988.htm">Spaghetti with Shrimp Carbonara Sauce</A></LI> <LI><A HREF="http://italianfood.about.com/od/savoryeggdishes/r/blr1665.htm">A Spaghetti Frittata</A> (For those Where It Is Warm)</LI> </UL> Looking for something else? <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://italianfood.about.com/blfeat.htm">Check the Index!</a></b> <BR><BR> Keep up with the site by <A HREF="http://italianfood.about.com/gi/pages/stay.htm">signing up for my free newsletter</A>!<br /> Become a fan of <A HREF="http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Aboutcom-Italian-Food/140650952692459?sk=wall">About Italian Food on Facebook</A><br /> Follow me on <A HREF="http://twitter.com/kylephillips">Twitter</A><BR> Want to see Past Wordless Wednesday posts? <A HREF="http://italianfood.about.com/od/illustratedrecipesmore/ig/Almost-Wordless-Wednesday-/">You'll find them here</A>!<p style="background:#f5f3ef;border:1px solid #d5d0bf;clear:both;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://italianfood.about.com/b/2012/01/06/pasta-e-uova.htm">Pasta e Uova</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://italianfood.about.com/">About.com Italian Food</a> on Friday, January 6th, 2012 at 07:06:19.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://italianfood.about.com/b/2012/01/06/pasta-e-uova.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://italianfood.about.com/b/2012/01/06/pasta-e-uova.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://italianfood.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://italianfood.about.com/b/2012/01/06/pasta-e-uova.htm&#038;zItl=Pasta e Uova">Email this</a></p>
Almost Wordless Wednesday: Cardi
<IMG SRC="http://0.tqn.com/d/italianfood/1/0/T/I/1/cardiww.jpg" BORDER=0 HEIGHT=496 WIDTH=294 ALT="Cardoons, ready for use"><BR><BR> No, this vaguely menacing vegetable isn't celery on steroids. Rather, cardoons, a flowerless relative of the artichoke that is quite nice during the winter months (during the summer they are unpleasantly bitter, but the bitterness fades as temperatures fall off), though it does take a while to strip the stalks of the fibers they contain. Once they are prepared, they darken quickly if not rubbed with lemon juice. <BR><BR> What to do with them?<BR> <BR> <A HREF="http://italianfood.about.com/od/cardoons/r/blr0330.htm">Fried Cardoons</A><BR> <A HREF="http://italianfood.about.com/od/cardoons/r/blr0332.htm">Stewed Cardoons</A><BR> <A HREF="http://italianfood.about.com/od/cardoons/r/blr0331.htm">Cardoon Sformato</A><BR> <A HREF="http://italianfood.about.com/library/rec/blr0327.htm">More about Cardoons and other Italian recipes</A><BR> <A HREF="http://en.julskitchen.com/vegetarian/grandma-mennas-kitchen-cardoons">Juls's Cardoons Cooked With Egg</A> <br /><br /> Looking for something else? <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://italianfood.about.com/blfeat.htm">Check the Index!</a></b> <BR><BR> Keep up with the site by <A HREF="http://italianfood.about.com/gi/pages/stay.htm">signing up for my free newsletter</A>!<br /> Become a fan of <A HREF="http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Aboutcom-Italian-Food/140650952692459?sk=wall">About Italian Food on Facebook</A><br /> Follow me on <A HREF="http://twitter.com/kylephillips">Twitter</A><BR> Want to see Past Wordless Wednesday posts? <A HREF="http://italianfood.about.com/od/illustratedrecipesmore/ig/Almost-Wordless-Wednesday-/">You'll find them here</A>! <p style="background:#f5f3ef;border:1px solid #d5d0bf;clear:both;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://italianfood.about.com/b/2012/01/04/almost-wordless-wednesday-cardi.htm">Almost Wordless Wednesday: Cardi</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://italianfood.about.com/">About.com Italian Food</a> on Wednesday, January 4th, 2012 at 07:35:44.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://italianfood.about.com/b/2012/01/04/almost-wordless-wednesday-cardi.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://italianfood.about.com/b/2012/01/04/almost-wordless-wednesday-cardi.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://italianfood.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://italianfood.about.com/b/2012/01/04/almost-wordless-wednesday-cardi.htm&#038;zItl=Almost Wordless Wednesday: Cardi">Email this</a></p>