Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner, Entrée, Italian, Lunch, My Recipe, Place at the Table, Vegetarian

Cannellini Bean Frittata

This quick frittata makes a great meal for breakfast, lunch or dinner for one. Add a fresh green salad to make it dinner for two. Continue reading Cannellini Bean Frittata

jonathantnApril 30, 2024April 30, 2024Leave a comment

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Italian Roast Beef Sandwiches

I made an Italian Roast Beef sandwich that rivals Fino’s version — at least until the sandwich returns to the menu. This recipe will feed a large group, but the rich, hearty flavor improves overnight for leftovers the next day. Why share when you can eat this for days!?! Continue reading Italian Roast Beef Sandwiches

jonathantnApril 6, 2020April 6, 2020Leave a comment

Chinese, Dinner, Entrée, Food Memories, Hors d'oeuvre, Pasta, Salad, Side Dish, Snacks and Appetizers, Wine

Celebrating Chinese New Year with Family and Homemade Dumplings

Northern Chinese families celebrate the new year reunion dinner by making dumplings together. Continue reading Celebrating Chinese New Year with Family and Homemade Dumplings

jonathantnFebruary 5, 2019April 26, 20212 Comments

Dinner, Italian, Lunch, My Recipe, Recipe, Soup, Vegetarian, Wine

Creamy Squash Soup with Parsley, Parmesan and Pine Nuts

FEATURED ON THE DAILY MEMPHIAN – Lemon zest and garlic add vibrance and warmth to this creamy soup after cooking the vegetables in butter and broth. Gently heat the cream with the puréed vegetables to avoid bitterness from the lemon zest. Continue reading Creamy Squash Soup with Parsley, Parmesan and Pine Nuts

jonathantnSeptember 17, 2018January 18, 2019Leave a comment

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Torta Mortadella

Torta Mortadella with mascarpone and ricotta icing spiced with marinated green olives, fresh parsley, and jalapeño pepper dusted with ground sweet chili pistachios. Continue reading Torta Mortadella

jonathantnJuly 30, 2017August 21, 20181 Comment

Dinner, Entrée, Food Memories, Italian, My Recipe, Pasta, Place at the Table, Recipe Reconstruction, Vegetarian

Remembering Pasta Fagioli in the Piedmont

A simple dish of pasta and beans takes me back to the warm hospitality of Italy. Continue reading Remembering Pasta Fagioli in the Piedmont

jonathantnFebruary 6, 2017February 7, 2017Leave a comment

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Rolf and Daughters

Named a semi-finalist for Best Chef South by the James Beard Foundation in 2011 for his achievements in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, at Fish Out of Water, Philip Krajeck left the beach resort to open his own place in Nashville. Krajeck founded Rolf and Daughters in late 2012 within the Boiler Building of the old Werthan Bag Company factory in the Germantown neighborhood of The … Continue reading Rolf and Daughters

jonathantnDecember 28, 2016December 30, 2016Leave a comment

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Making Grandmas Proud at Catherine and Mary’s

After a few visits to Catherine and Mary’s, it’s clear that the A|M empire hasn’t over-extended itself. Continue reading Making Grandmas Proud at Catherine and Mary’s

jonathantnOctober 15, 2016October 18, 2016Leave a comment

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Pistachio Rabbit Bites

An Italian recipe for crispy, golden pistachio rabbit bites. Continue reading Pistachio Rabbit Bites

jonathantnSeptember 6, 2016September 6, 2016Leave a comment

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Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen

Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen showed no sign of resting on their laurels last night. In fact, their game is just getting better. Visit them soon to taste this current menu. Continue reading Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen

jonathantnMarch 3, 2016March 17, 2016Leave a comment