"3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 3 cloves of garlic, finely minced 1 red chili pepper, crushed 1 pound shelled baby clams 1/2 cup dry white wine salt and pepper to taste 5 tablespoons freshly diced ripe tomatoes 1 tbs freshly minced Italian flat parsley 1 lb spaghetti Barilla 7 Using a larg...

"1/2 cooked farro 2 large ripe tomatoes, diced 1 small red onion, finely diced 1 clove of garlic, finely minced 1 tbs basil oil 4 tbs extra virgin olive oil salt and pepper to taste 6 oz freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano 4 tbs parmigiano Reggiano Shavings Rinse the farro in cold water a...

"Tartellette di Pomodoro e Basilico con Rucola (Tomato Tatins on a bed of fresh Arugola) 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 4 large ripe tomatoes, cut into rounds Salt and freshly-ground black pepper 4 large slices white bread 8 tablespoons basil oil (see following recipe) Fresh Arugola A...

"Budini di Riso e Mandorle (Rice and Almond Pudding) Unsalted butter, for greasing 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, for dusting 1 cup arborio rice 4 cups milk 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons sugar 3 eggs, at room temperature 3 tab...