Springtime Noodles; Tagliarini Primavera
As an Italian family, we love pasta! Rumor has it that tagliarini primavera is the dish Botticelli’s models dined on after posing for his famous portrait of spring, “Primavera”. Thin strands of tagliarini combined with delicious vegetables, cream and of course, Parmesan; truly a springtime celebration! – Katey Bacigalupi INGREDIENTS 1/2 lb asparagus 1/2 lb […]
Fall Recipe ~ Pollo alla Bacigalupi
Pollo alla Bacigalupi One whiff of this chicken simmering in its robust sauce and you’ll know it’s Italy’s famous chicken cacciatore, with a few twists from the Bacigalupi family. -Katey Bacigalupi INGREDIENTS 6 chicken thighs 1 can (1 lb) tomatoes chopped 2 tablespoons each butter and olive oil 1/3 cup John Tyler Zinfandel 1 med […]
Bacigalupi Apple Crisp
We have never really been a big cake eating family. Birthdays, holidays and special occasions always seem to be celebrated with a pie of some sorts. My grandma Helen makes some of the best pies in Sonoma County. With fresh fruits picked off the ranch she sometimes will spend an entire day making a pie; […]
Thanksgiving yams
What is Thanksgiving without your traditional yam recipe? In the Bacigalupi household we use Grandma Helen’s recipe that is a loved favorite by all the family members. Directions: Cook until done 3 and 1/2 lb yams, peel and mash. Then add: 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/4 lb butter 1 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp almond […]
