I’ll bet you’re thinking, “What does this Italian guy know about rice?” Well, it’s true that pasta is the carbohydrate of choice is my neck of the boot (Southern Italy, that is.) Nevertheless, we Italian Americans have a keen talent for spotting a good thing when we taste it. Truth is, pasta runs a […]
The Big Easy to Eat
As a self pronounced foodie, I just can’t help being drawn to the diversity of the cuisine of New Orleans and its surrounding parishes. My Sicilian ancestry taught me how the blending of cultures in a particular region can produce some interesting tastes. Louisiana is a stunning example of this phenomenon. With a smattering […]
An Ode to New Orleans
In Honor of Mardi Gras, my favorite dish from the Big Easy is Jambalaya. Original Recipe Yield 4 servings Ingredients 1/2 cup frozen peas 1 cup mixed peppers 1 cup chicken broth 1 clove garlic, chopped 1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces 1/2 pound uncooked large shrimp 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, […]