Cheese
Zucchini with Jalapeño Monterey Jack
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Makes use of the microwave oven.
Beef Carpaccio with Orange-Olive Salsa and Shaved Cheese
Partially freezing the tenderloin after searing it makes slicing easier.
Potato and Parmesan Gratin
(TORTINO DI PATATE ALLA PARMIGIANA)
Gratins made from potatoes and other vegetables have long been a part of the country cooking around Parma. Here's a rich one that takes advantage of a star ingredient: Parmesan cheese. The dish is often served during Lent or on other meatless days.
Tomato-Anchovy Pasta
By Maura Chamberlain
Creamy Cabbage, Parsnip, and Potato Casserole with Robiola
The broth that accumulates at the bottom of this casserole is delicious spooned over the vegetables. Robiola, a fresh, rindless cheese from Italy's Piedmont, has a tangy richness that makes the dish particularly distinctive.
Risotto with Spicy Sausage
This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Here’s a quick and satisfying starter.
By Jeanne Silvestri