European saute recipes

Corn Fondue

Serve with my Roasted Loch Duart Salmon with Chantereele Mushrooms.

NETTLE PESTO WITH RAVIOLI

The stinging nettle is one of the tastiest veggies around. It has a robust aroma that is woody and mushroomy. Nettle has one of the highest…

Fettucine Nero

Shrimp Scampi Pasta

This recipe originally did not have any pasta, but I modified the sauce to be more robust to accommodate that addition. This dish is light and…

Seafood & Andouille Paella

Roasted sweet red bell peppers, artichoke hearts, and andouille lend this paella an interesting array of flavors that show the Spanish origins of…

Potato Fritatta

This is a huge omelette that my dad used to make when I was a kid. It is served family style and is beautiful to look at. I love this so much…

Caponata

Caponata is traditionally served as an antipasto with toasted baguette slices or crackers. It is savory, with a touch of sweetness from the raisins…

Chicken and Artichoke Saute

This is elegant yet quick and easy to prepare. It goes well with a light green salad and a simple side vegetable such as green beans with almonds…

Ratatouille Pasta

Thinly sliced zucchini and eggplant are sauteed and flavored with garlic, onion and Italian seasonings then simmered with tomatoes and artichokes…

Spaghetti alla cipolla rossa e alici

This was not a dish my grandmother Angelina ever made, as far as I know, but it is certainly the kind of…

Pasta e Broccoli

This is a good way to eat your broccoli! Mix it with your favorite pasta and a perfect meal either sitting or standing up!

Beef Hot Dog Giambotte

This was a quick and easy meal my mother prepared for us as children. It was simple and delicious. What kid does not like hot dogs?

Sausage Cacciatore

Try this spice version with peppers and tomato sauce. White wine is optional. You may use water with a dash of vinegar or use chicken broth. For a…

Fun With Favas!!

One of the things I like the best about this time of year are all the vegetables that are suddenly available. One of my favorites is the Fava bean.…

Chicken & Vegetable Fettuccine