Small bites and charcuterie are the way Italians eat! This episode features the most flavorful way to enjoy roasted peppers on charred bread. Then! Wait until you see how you can make mini, individual charcuterie in terra cotta pots!
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Korean Pulled Pork Tacos
With this recipe, you have the delicious flavor explosion of Far East meets the Southwest. If you’re after an out-of-the-ordinary variation of our favorite Mexican-style taco, the Korean Pulled Pork Tacos provide a scrumptious change of pace. So, let me start with a suggestion to avoid the 8-10 hours of slow-roasted pork. If you don’t have the time or desire to cook the roast that long, simply slice the roast in 2 inch strips. Add them to a hot skillet with a diced onion and sear them to a deep brown. Either way, you’ll be asked to make these again and again. It’s just another example of thinking outside the tortilla!
Tuscan Farro, Cannellini Bean and Kale Salad
I love salads that can hold up for several days in the fridge. This Tuscan Farro Salad is so satisfyingly delicious and packed with nutrients that you don’t want to toss out any leftovers!
First the vinaigrette. So simple and yet perfect for penetrating the heartiness of both the kale and the farro. Second, you won’t find a healthier grain than farro. This ancient wonder is packed with protein, fiber and is rich in nutrients, minerals, and antioxidants. And while there are two camps—those who love kale and those who don’t, the kale, if massaged properly and cut into thin strips make this salad sturdy and so healthful!
To do that, strip the kale from the stems and place in a bowl. Add a couple of tablespoons of olive oil and a squeeze of half a lemon ( this in addition to the vinaigrette ingredients) into the bowl with the kale, and with your hands, massage and squeeze the kale until if feels soft in your hands. Now you’re ready to add the rest of the wonderful ingredients like brandy soaked dried cherries, shallots and Castelvetrano olives. Grab some crusty bread and enjoy this end of summer salad!
Sicilian Pasta Alla Norma and Chicken Scarpariello
Combine some penne pasta with a delicious red sauce made with eggplant, and you have a meatless pasta favorite for dinner tonight! Then, grab the skillet and create a dish with grilled peppers and onions, chicken and sausage and a burst of flavor with pickled chili peppers! Chicken Scarpariello is an Italian go to favorite!
Deep Fried Ravioli Bites and Italian Meatballs in Parmesan Cups
You love Ravioli as a meal, but have you had Ravioli as an appetizer? Wait till you taste these breaded, dipped and fried Ravioli Bites with homemade dipping sauce! Then, the most fun way to serve homemade Italian meatballs is in their own edible cheese cups! Fun, delicious and addicting!
Cavatelli with Alfredo Sauce and Sicilian Figulata
Use the adorable little machine or roll by hand, Either way you’ll love making homemade Cavatelli enrobed in a simple and savory Alfredo Sauce! Then, you’ll have so much fun turning pizza dough, cheese and pepperoni into little stacks of smashed and baked pizzas squares bursting with flavor in every bite!
