![[Thoughts on the Table – 78] A Chat with Award-winning Author Andrew Cotto](https://www.disgracesonthemenu.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/tot-andrew.png)
Andrew Cotto is an award-winning American writer of Italian descent. His latest novel titled Cucina Tipica tells the fascinating adventure of a young American who falls in love with Tuscany and with the culture of its people. Naturally, food and wine ... Continue reading
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Deep-Fried Battered Cauliflower
Battered deep-fried cauliflower (‘cavolfiore in pastella,’ in Italian) is an appetizing side dish which originates in Sicily but can be found in many variations all around Italy. Out of the various kinds of batter, this recipe describes ... Continue reading
Italian Words Gone Wrong – 6 Mistakes Native Italians Don’t Make
For a narrated version of this article, please check out: Italian Words Gone Wrong – Mistakes on the Menu Even though Italian food is prominent in North America as well as other English speaking countries, restaurant menus often use Italian words ... Continue reading
Squash Risotto, a Comfort Dish for Winter
Squash risotto (or risotto con la zucca), is a traditional risotto common in all northern Italy. The squash gives an especially mealy texture, and a sweeter flavor to it, along of course with a beautiful orange color. But what is squash, ... Continue reading
Shrimp, Zucchini and Saffron Linguine
This dish is a summer classic featuring an incredible flavor combination: roasted zucchini, shrimp and saffron, in a creamy wine sauce. Like other crustaceans, shrimp tend to spoil quickly and are often frozen at sea or even sold cooked. Whole ... Continue reading
