Pizza in Japan!

It’s been awhile since I have posted. I am motivated now, and have some exciting things for you!  We’ll be firing up the pizza oven today – can you believe we can’t find firewood in Okinawa? Not that anyone wants to build a fire when it’s 117 with the heat index – but, come on!…

Ricotta Crepes with Bananas and Blueberries

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Ravioli di patate con ripieno di melanzane

  A dear friend and mentor, C. D’Bramo asked me to translate this incredible ravioli recipe… I now cannot wait to try it! Oh my! Potato Ravioli stuffed with Eggplant 1 lb potatoes, peeled and cubed 2 cups flour, plus additional if needed  2 eggplants, peeled and cubed 3.5 oz smoked cheese (scamorza, if you…

White Lasagna with Fresh Ricotta

    This recipe for both the lasagna AND the ricotta are my family’s favorites… the lasagna is yummy even without the ricotta, just simple layers of pasta with creamy pecorino besciamella! Ricotta 1 gallon whole milk 1 T kosher salt juice of 1 lemon cheese cloth In a large, non-reactive pot (I just love…