As promised we are delivering a quick bonus episode.
Debi is behind the camera, Gabriele at the stove, it's the evening...
The kids are in the bath tub, screaming/singing in the background, the counter is full of daily crap,
from the mail to the drying baby bottles....
Come in to learn how to turn your leftover risotto into delicious warm Croquettes.

In Florence we call this dish "Arancini di Riso" (Little Rice-Oranges), because its shape and color....it is a great appetizer, or a warm dish for a wine tasting.
Enjoy!

Tags: risotto, croquettes, leftovers

This past week, all of a sudden, we started receiving email requests about risotto...
Ah, you realized how easy it is, and now you want more?!?
Well,
there you go!
Today we will tickle your palat with a vegetarian risotto: Arickokes and Butternut Squash.

If you did not have problems dealing with the Sausage and Asparagus Risotto that we cooked a while ago, this one should not pose any threats!

Also, we planned ahead a bonus episode that will be posted early next week. We will recycle some risotto leftovers into delicious Arancini di Riso, the Italian fancy way of calling Rice Croquettes!

Go wash your hands, turn on the music, fill up a glass,
and let's make dinner!

Tags: artichoke, squash, risotto

Today we are taking you to Livorno, a big time favorite Medici hang out city,
and one of Italy's oldest harbors.
This new recipe requires a bit of a strategic attitude when in front of the stove...
It has a long prep time, you need a bunch of different pots, and pans, and Pyrex.
The stove will get fish-oil splashed and your kitchen will smell...if not your whole house!

So,
pull out a couple of good CDs from your shelf (yes please CDs, mp3s sound like crap) and turn the stereo on,
wash your hands, fill up a glass with some good wine...
Have Fun.