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Josh Ozersky brings a cast-iron pan to the grill to demonstrate an easy technique for grilling delicate fish, which he first stuffs with Italian-style flavors like garlic, lemon, rosemary and thyme. We love his trick of incorporating rosemary and garlic-infused oil into the mix, and you will too.
Many homes have driveways built from concrete or asphalt. Both materials work very well in a driveway, but can look plain and ordinary. Another option to consider is to use stone or bricks, such as Italian-style bricks. These are bricks that are created to resemble bricks that have been used in roads and buildings in Italy for centuries. This can provide you with a durable driveway that has a more attractive, classical appearance than asphalt or concrete.
While sangria is of Spanish origin, many argue that the Italians perfected this recipe for punch by experimenting with different alcohols and ingredients. Traditional sangria, however, makes use of red wines that are subtle enough to be flavored with fruits and sugars and not taste overbearing or cloying.
Herbs and spices enhance the flavor of other ingredients. They are often used in time-honored combinations which evoke traditional and familiar flavors, and you can also combine them in novel, exciting ways. You can buy herbs fresh or dried, though spices are almost always available in dried form. Herbs come from the leaves of food plants, while spices come from the roots or seeds. For optimum freshness, you can buy whole spices and grind them yourself with a spice grinder or mortar and pestle.
Italian Style Penne Casserole is an easy dish to make and will serve a large crowd. You can prepare this ahead and bake when ready to serve.
Learn great tips on how to cook Halibut Italian Style in this free online video clip on easy and fast meals in under 30 minutes.
Learn how to make a risotto recipe pilaf style with expert cooking tips in this free Italian cooking video.
Everyone wants to be Italian! Their food, their clothes and carefree attitudes are cultural envy magnets. I mean, who can resist saying "ciao" a billion times? They have even selected the perfect bar snacks to compliment cocktail hour. They don't serve a ton so that you are full before dinner; just a few delicious nibbles to accompany the main event: your cocktail-and you're good to go.
