Tuscan Bean Soup
This hearty Tuscan soup is ideal for winter months. Begin with a charcuterie platter, then serve the soup with crusty bread and a crunchy salad. For dessert, my Chocolate Bread Pudding is ideal.
Italian Grilled Cheese
Red wine with a grilled cheese sandwich? Absolutely! They taste even better together. These sandwiches are delicious, and adding a dash of oregano gives them a decidedly Italian twist.
Prosciutto and Cheese Pinwheels
These savory, crispy pinwheels will be the highlight of your wine tasting or party. This recipe makes half pesto and half marinara pinwheels. People are divided on their fav. So why not make both?
Lamb and Lentil Soup
This rich and hearty soup benefits from lamb bones. If available, ask your butcher to cut a couple of lamb ribs into thirds. (The soup is still delicious without them, but the layering of flavors won’t be as pronounced.)
Broccoli Sformatino with Pecorino Cream Sauce
Italians love sformatino (flan) and frequently serve it as a first course. The types of sformatino vary with the season, with porcini mushrooms, spinach, butternut squash, and chard being amongst the favorites.
Winter Minestrone
Paired with a robust red wine, this hearty soup will warm your soul on a dark winter’s night. Leftovers are welcome, and the soup tastes even better the next day.