Recipes By Cucina Di Mammina
11 recipes found

summer fresh tomato sauce
A famiglia classic created from our summer garden harvests in upstate New York. We would eat this all summer and cook and store containers of this in the freezer to enjoy the wonderful flavors in the cold fall and winter months.

italian caffe shakerato
This is the quintessential summer beverage in Italy. I enjoyed this the first time I went to visit my famiglia in Lazio when I was 12 and I have enjoyed them every summer here at home ever since as well as on every summer return trip to lovely Italy.

spicy calabrese scrambled eggs
A recipe that I adopted from David Rocco's episode in Calabria, Italy from his series "La Dolce italia". This dish has quickly become a family favorite.

roasted sweet bell pepper salad
a famiglia tradition for years, this is one of my favorite summer recipes to eat with pretty much any protein or vegetable sides.

homemade spinach egg pasta noodles (green pasta)
"fatta in casa" homemade pasta infused with spinach for my spinach, eggplant and zucchini lasagna dish.

Pane d' Altamura (rustic Italian bread)
This Altamura bread recipe comes from the region of Puglia in Italy where the flavor, texture and look of this bread is honored by locals and tourists alike.

Spaghetti al Tonno
My famiglia's delicious spaghetti al tonno recipe is served every Christmas Eve (La Vigilia di Natale). I love this meal and this recipe is so versatile.
eggplant parmigiana
a very traditional version that has been with my famiglia for as long as I can remember. No breading or frying , this reminds me of how Italians showcase the true flavors of an ingredient with little fuss but in the most delicious way.

Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta with Homemade Ricotta
A perfect Italian summer dish that takes advantage of the full flavors of summer vine ripe tomatoes.

Biscotti di Vino (Wine Biscotti)
This traditional family-style recipe is common in many regions of Italy with variations per area. This simple biscuit-like biscotti is perfect with wine.

Roasted Mushroom Salad
I used a wild mushroom assortment to make this recipe. This salad worked very well along side the halibut fish and a light green salad for a full dinner.