Garofolato di Manzo

by GenoFeasting // May 28, 2014 // No Comments

I had this in a little restaurant down a small street in Rome a number of years ago. It’s a pretty basic dish. I was able to create the recipe for myself, although I have since found numerous ones on... Continue reading →

It’s Barbecue Time – Pass the Roasted Peppers

by GenoFeasting // May 25, 2014 // No Comments

I hope everyone’s Memorial Day weekend is marvelous. I haven’t had time to do a lot of cooking this week since it’s beach and BBQ time. With that being said, the most wonderful thing I remember as a child and... Continue reading →

Iona College Graduation 2014

by GenoFeasting // May 18, 2014 // No Comments

CONGRATULATIONS TO MY SON ANDREW! His sister Kate was celebrating completing her first year at Endicott College. I’m busting with pride! Continue reading →

It’s Asparagus Time

by GenoFeasting // May 15, 2014 // No Comments

What a wonderful time of year when the asparagus is ready for harvest! I eat it almost daily. We have a local farm that cuts it fresh every day, so I head there and get it fresh. The climate is... Continue reading →

Caponata

by GenoFeasting // May 13, 2014 // No Comments

This is a great eggplant side dish or appetizer with crostini. We love it cold, but it is wonderful warm. I have tossed this with pasta and created a fabulous last minute dish. 2 medium eggplants, peeled every other row... Continue reading →

Happy Mother’s Day to All My Girls

by GenoFeasting // May 11, 2014 // No Comments

It was glorious in Connecticut today – if you don’t mind the pollen. Allergy season starting. Had a super brunch at the TPC River Highlands Golf Club with both Mark’s Mom, Rae and my Mom, Lucy. Spending time listening to... Continue reading →

Lemon and Asparagus Shrimp over Pasta

by GenoFeasting // May 9, 2014 // No Comments

In Sorrento, Italy, the fish is caught fresh daily and the lemons are picked at the time you eat them. There is nothing more fresh than that!! This dish is a take off of one I ate in Massa Lubrense... Continue reading →

Baked Zucchini Sorrento Style

by GenoFeasting // May 7, 2014 // 2 Comments

I had the luxury of cooking with my dear friend Luciana in Sorrento, Italy last fall. This simple dish reminded me of a similar one my mother made for us – and her mother made for her, but with eggplant.... Continue reading →

Gluten Free Macaroons

by GenoFeasting // May 5, 2014 // No Comments

YOU WONT MISS THE FLOUR Macaroons have always been a family favorite – They are a gift that my brother John and nephew Darryl live for. My husband and I put them in the freezer. Not only do they last... Continue reading →

Mellow Mushroom

by GenoFeasting // May 2, 2014 // No Comments

Okay – this is not from Italy – not from my family – but soooo worth posting…Portabello Mushrooms are Italian, right??? On a trip down to the Masters with my husband and some friends, my friend Doreen and I ventured... Continue reading →

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Family Recipes made the old fashioned way – Follow my travels through Italy and meet the people from my heritage !! it's worth the read, really!

Month: May 2014