Artichokes

Hello folks. Today, I am forcing myself out of my quarantine fog! I’d like to share a lovely recipe for sautéed calamari with artichokes. This is a simple preparation, consisting of sautéed calamari lightly coated in crispy breadcrumbs, served on a bed of braised, seasonal artichokes. A light hint of garlic infuses the whole dish. What’s not to like? My whole family loves it, including my little girl. If you are a lover of calamari and artichokes and like the idea of them together, give this recipe a try.

If you follow me at all on Instagram, you know that I adore artichokes. I love cooking them, eating them, and I can’t stop taking pictures of them. I really can’t! If you are similarly afflicted, this recipe for Artichoke Crostini with Parsley & Mint will be a winner. Toasted baguette slices are topped with a lovely, chunky puree of fresh artichokes that are delicately braised with garlic, then seasoned with parsley and mint. To finish, you top them with shavings of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese to add richness, then drizzle with extra virgin olive oil. They make a lovely starter to …

My husband and I just had our 10th wedding anniversary this week. (Holy moly!) That coincided well with our daughters’ 8th birthday, Easter and her Easter vacation. To celebrate these very important occasions in style, we decided to go to Rome for the holiday. We spent a week there on our honeymoon, so for sentimental reasons, it was perfect. It’s also my happy place.