A blog about authentic Italian recipes from the Confessore Family
Did you say Pasta? I sure did! Pasta is the staple of many homes but especially in Italian homes. It is budget-minded, healthy, low fat, and oh so good. Coming
Alphonso Confessore arrived into the United States as an immigrant from the outskirts of Naples, Italy in the late 1800’s. It was in the State of New York where he
If you recall, Aunt Rosie loved her nuts; especially walnuts. Well, it turns out that Aunt Rosie also loved her olives. So, here is Aunt Rosie’s Black Olive White Wine
1 cup pure olive oil 1 stick unsalted butter 5 cloves garlic (chopped fine) 1 teaspoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley 1 cup good white wine 1/2 cup lemon
My Sicilian Mama loved her heritage! So do I…..a simple sauce with the addition of raisins, pine nuts, and red wine is ever so tantalizing for the taste buds…… 1
This one I call “Pasta Growing Up.” I remember my Mother putting out this huge bowl of pasta with sauce, the containers of Polly-O Ricotta, a big plate of fried
Mama Mia! Now this is a meataballa……..In Italian, meatball is called polpette. This delicate blend of just the right meats and accompanying ingredients is what it’s all about……..Fuggedaboutit! Eat them
Maybe, by now, you’ve guessed that Joyce likes to think outside the box! So, rather than eating the same old, same old, she came up with variations of a delectable
Ok, so if you have been following my blog all along and also read my story, you will remember that I mentioned to you that you would be seeing some
Alfredo sauce is a creamy blend of butter and parmesan cheese. As the cheese melts, it emulsifies the liquids to form a smooth and rich sauce for pasta. A thick