Eggplant Cubes, Al Funghetto
Eggplant cubes sautéed with garlic and parsley, mushroom-style (‘al funghetto’).
Sautéed Swiss Chard Stalks with Olive Oil and Garlic
Tender boiled chard stalks sautéed with garlic and parsley. A simple, healthy side dish.
Celery and Potatoes Braised in Olive Oil and Lemon
A simple, rustic braise of celery and potatoes, brightened with fresh lemon juice.
Smothered Cabbage, Venetian Style (Sofegao)
Shredded cabbage slow-cooked in a sealed pot with onion, garlic, olive oil, and vinegar until meltingly tender.
Sautéed Broccoli with Olive Oil and Garlic
Broccoli blanched and then sautéed in olive oil and garlic. The classic Italian way to serve broccoli.
Smothered Sunchokes with Tomato and Onion
Sunchokes slow-cooked with tomatoes, sweet onion, and a hint of chili pepper.
Sautéed Sunchokes (Jerusalem Artichokes)
Crisp and nutty sunchokes sautéed with olive oil, garlic, and parsley. A simple, elegant side dish.
Braised Artichokes and Potatoes
A rustic combination where potatoes and artichokes are cooked together until meltingly tender.
Carciofi alla Romana – Artichokes, Roman Style
These artichokes are trimmed thoroughly, stuffed with parsley, garlic, and mint, then braised whole, stem attached, and served upside down. The olive oil and cooking …
Marinated Carrot Sticks
These carrots are boiled just until tender but still firm, then finished in a simple marinade of olive oil, vinegar, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper. …