Brussels Sprouts Risotto

It seems that many people dislike or generally tend to avoid Brussels sprouts, a distaste that usually seems to have been born out of childh...

Green Pea Risotto

Once again a trip to the local market has to be an exercise in restraint as the bins and tables are bursting with beautiful local fresh prod...

Italian Lemon Cornmeal Shortbread

These little delights were part of a Mediterranean themed multi-course meal served up with some twists to celebrate a visit from a friend of...

Italian-Style Tomato and Herb Gigantes

For years I'd convinced myself of an intense dislike for lima beans — a dislike that was at odds with my fondness for pretty much every ...

Brussels Sprouts Lasagna

I don't eat pasta all that often, and lasagna in particular is usually reserved for rare occasions as it tends to be rather rich and par...

Baked Mushroom Arancini

On the rare occasion that I eat out at an Italian restaurant, I never can resist ordering arancini, a delightfully cheesy fried rice ball. R...