My friends, I was going through some online newspapers and I noticed this page with two so-called Italian recipes: https://www.today.com/food/giada-de-laurentiis-easy-one-pan-chicken-lasagna-recipes-t147298 Considering that Giada De Laurentiis is an… Read more “Why???? Why calling it Italian?”
Commonplace: GARLIC BREAD
My dear dear friends, garlic bread can be very nice but….it’s not Italian. We don’t have it! In Italy you won’t find it. I noticed it’s very often offered together… Read more “Commonplace: GARLIC BREAD”
An Italian nightmare in Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
I was watching Food Network. There was Guy visiting a restaurant where the owner was proposing the Italian recipes of his Italian granma. When I saw what… Read more “An Italian nightmare in Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives”
GATTO’ DI PATATE – A POTATO CASSEROLE FROM NAPLES
Here we are in the New Year! Let’s begin 2019 with some comfort food to warm body and soul! This recipe is from Naples and it is… Read more “GATTO’ DI PATATE – A POTATO CASSEROLE FROM NAPLES”
Commonplace: CHORIZO
Something that makes my skin crawl, is when on TV you find Italian recipes containing chorizo. Nothing to criticize to the goodness of chorizo which is soooo… Read more “Commonplace: CHORIZO”
Happy New Year to you, friends of My Little Italy!
All the best to you, “My Little Italy” family! May all your wish come true!
Commonplace: PARMESAN CHEESE
Parmigiano is very commonly used in Italy. It’s very useful to enhance the taste of many recipes but there is the urban legend that it can be… Read more “Commonplace: PARMESAN CHEESE”
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL!! BUON NATALE!!
BUON NATALE MY DEAR FRIENDS! Merry Christmas to you all! Thank you for supporting me in these months! This blog is very young but the results it… Read more “MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL!! BUON NATALE!!”
Recipe for Christmas Eve: BIGOI IN SALSA
Bigoli are like thicker spaghetti with a rough surface. They are typical of the Venetian area. They are locally called “bigoi”. Bigoi in salsa are a recipe we usually eat… Read more “Recipe for Christmas Eve: BIGOI IN SALSA”
Commonplace: ITALIANS LOVE GARLIC
What do Italians love the most? Garlic! Garlic anywhere! Garlic on pasta, on meat, on rice, on stews, even on cakes!!! This is the idea that people… Read more “Commonplace: ITALIANS LOVE GARLIC”