Cuisine: Italian
Kale Salad with Pinenuts
In a surprising twist, Tuscan kale is served raw—and makes for a substantial and satisfying winter salad. Be sure to choose bunches of Tuscan kale with small leaves, which are more tender.
Pear, Arugula, and Pancetta Salad
A few simple ingredients come together in an unexpected way to create a delicate beginning for a luxurious dinner.
Mascarpone-Filled Cake with Sherried Berries
This light-as-can-be buttermilk cake has an easy sophistication, its Sherry-spiked berries harmonizing with the tangy cream.
Quick Sausage and Mushroom Lasagna
If possible, use flat no-cook lasagna noodles: They look and taste more like homemade than the curly kind.
Lemony Chicken and Orzo Soup
This weeknight chicken soup goes Greek with orzo, lemon juice, and a handful of fresh dill.
Chicken Marsala
My dad loved mushrooms, and he always ordered veal Marsala when we went out to restaurants. My mom didn't buy veal very often, so she adapted this recipe for chicken and made it on special occasions. He was also very fond of white Burgundy wine, which makes a wonderful accompaniment to this dish.
Homemade Tomato Sauce
Fresh and delicious.