Pasta alla PuttanescaPasta alla Puttanesca is said to have originated with the streetwalkers in ancient Naples, when they needed a quick hot meal. That is why it is called puttanesca. This spicy and tasty sauce is one of our favorites.Italian-Style Grilled Veggies and OrzoWith basic pantry staples you can create a flavorful vegetable side dish on the grill or a perfect backyard orzo. Take this to a barbecue or a summer picnic for a Italian vegetarian potluck dish.Grilled Chicken with Lemon-Caper SauceA few simple ingredients come together to create an incredibly flavorful dish that’s perfect for special occasions or an everyday meal.Whole Roasted BranzinoThis beautiful whole roasted branzino dish is a great centerpiece for you holiday table. Not only is it impressive, it's so much simpler than it looks!Perciatelli Con Le SardeA delicious pasta dish with fresh sardines that is sure to be a crowd pleaser. The thick spaghetti-like perciatelli tossed with capers and nuts is healthy, easy dish for a seafood dinner!Spaghetti Squash PuttanescaThis gluten-free riff on a classic dish is perfect for your Meatless Mondays, or any other day of the week. Fresh tomatoes make this dish even better!Wild Salmon Crudo with Lemon and Red PeppersIn Italian, crudo means "raw." This wild salmon crudo with lemon and sweet red peppers also includes capers and crispy shallots and is an excellent summer time appetizer.
Sautéed Eggplant CarbonataThe vegetables in this sweet-and-sour sautéed eggplant caponata are cooked together until soft and tender, so their flavors meld and intensify. The eggplant takes the longest to cook, so sauté it first and then combine it at the end of cooking with the browned aromatics. Serve warm, atop crostini or with grilled meats or fish.Tuna and Red Onion Open-Face Rustic SandwichOlive oil and some intense flavorings elevate plain old canned tuna. Broiling the bread and finishing with a drizzle of olive oil make this feel like more than just lunch. Slow-Roasted Salmon with Thyme and CapersCooking salmon in parchment (al cartoccio in Italian) combines the best elements of roasting and steaming. The result here is salmon that’s evenly cooked and superbly moist. Turn this method into a meal by sliding some thinly sliced potatoes and onion under the fish in the pouches.Egg Salad with Smoked Salmon, Capers and DillServe this salad on a bed of lettuce or on toasted sandwich bread as a main course; spoon it onto toasted pita triangles for an hors d’oeuvre.
