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Chicken Saltimbocca

Chicken Saltimbocca

Chicken Saltimbocca. A dish of appetizing and tasty simplicity. Chicken Saltimbocca  is one the most traditional dish part of the Italian gastronomic heritage and definitely one you cannot miss. Cooked Roman style, with crudo ham and sage is a delicious dinner idea, quick to prepare 

Wasabi Pesto Spaghetti with Seared Tuna

Wasabi Pesto Spaghetti with Seared Tuna

SPONSORED POST BY CULINARY JO CHEF Wasabi Pesto Spaghetti with Seared Tuna is a fusion twist on a classic Italian recipe like pesto is reinterpreted using Japanese ingredients. The tuna is seared with a butane torch, so that it is only slightly cooked outside and 

Gorgonzola Pear Walnut Spaghetti

Gorgonzola Pear Walnut Spaghetti

This Pear Gorgonzola Walnut Spaghetti combines the perfect fall flavors with the sweetness of pear, the sharpness of Gorgonzola, and the crunchiness of walnut for a comforting classic Italian recipe.The creaminess of this pasta and the combination of perfectly balanced flavors make it ideal for 

Roasted grapes and goat cheese bruschetta

Roasted grapes and goat cheese bruschetta

Roasted grapes and goat cheese bruschetta is the perfect appetizer for fall.  These crostini are made with roasted grapes flavored with balsamic vinegar, EVOO, and thyme, topping a slice of ciabatta bread spreaded with creamy goat cheese. It’s delicious and so easy to prepare that 

What to cook in October

What to cook in October

October is the month of color change. Nature turns from green to orange, yellow, and burgundy, and some delicious treasures show up at the farmer’s market. So what can you cook in October? I recommend trying the first mushrooms, squash and butternuts, and the various 

Authentic Italian Amatriciana Sauce

Authentic Italian Amatriciana Sauce

Amatriciana Sauce or “Sugo all’ Amatriciana” is a classic Italian recipe that will conquer your taste buds. In one bite you’ll taste the punch of red pepper flakes, the depth of flavor of guanciale, sauteed with white wine, the richness of a velvety tomato sauce, 

Roasted Carrots with Carrot Top Pesto

Roasted Carrots with Carrot Top Pesto

Turn a humble root vegetable like the carrot into a glorious dish with this flavorful roasted carrots recipe, which is an ode to no food waste! If you visit a farmer’s market, you’ll find that there are many bouquets of rainbow carrots, I must confess 

Carrot Top Pesto

Carrot Top Pesto

If you get a fresh bunch of carrots, do not throw the top part away, use it to make a delicious carrot pesto! This pesto is a bit earthy and tastes a bit like carrots, the addition of parmesan and nuts gives it a creamy 

Tomato and Olive Focaccia

Tomato and Olive Focaccia

Focaccia. A bread that is crispy on the outside and soft and airy on the inside, that is what we call focaccia. When the weather starts to get crisp and cool, you feel like turning on the oven and baking. Focaccia, that’s what you should 

End of Summer Farro Salad

End of Summer Farro Salad

An end-of-summer farro salad is a perfect meal to celebrate the transition to fall. I have to confess that this time of year is very special to me, as I can relate to the change of seasons. We have lived in a hot and humid