Italian Cucina by Joyce Confessore
A blog about authentic Italian recipes from the Confessore Family
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
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
Fresh basil should be a staple in every home, especially in an Italian home. It grows extremely well whether it be indoor or outdoor, in a pot or in the
Speaking of easy? Well, making gnocchi is easy and fun as long as you get the consistency right. The potato gets a new name of a melt in your mouth
Watching the rain through the window while contemplating the next steps to getting my cookbook worked on and ready for publishing, I wonder if anyone is out there reading and
This is the famous Bolognese Sauce created by Joyce Confessore, which was the most popular choice at her restaurant. Joyce strays away from the celery and carrots that you might