Layered Eggplant

by GenoFeasting // June 24, 2014 // No Comments

Eggplant is always in abundance! This dish was a twice a week meal, always in the frig for a quick snack or lunch. This recipe comes from my Grandma Nappi, from Naples. It comes together quickly. The amount of ingredients... 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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Marinara Sauce

by GenoFeasting // April 30, 2014 // No Comments

Marinara Sauce 2 cans of Pastene – Kitchen Ready crushed tomatoes (my absolute favorite if I’m not using fresh tomatoes) 1/4 cup good extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1/2 small onion, chopped very fine 1 large clove... 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!

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