by Chef G.S. Argenti | Apr 16, 2022 | Italian-American Cuisine
There are few foods that are as decadent as truffles. Their aroma is one of the most memorable experiences you’ll ever have as a meal. However, it’s the smell of the truffles that does all the work. When fresh truffles (black or white) are shaved the aroma is so...
by Chef G.S. Argenti | Apr 16, 2022 | Italian-American Cuisine
What is more decadent than Spaghetti with Guanciale, Pepper and Pecorino cheese? Well, if you add the silky smoothness of egg yolks to the mix you’ll have what is known as Carbonara. Though it’s thought of as an ancient Roman dish, the first recorded description is in...
by Chef G.S. Argenti | Apr 16, 2022 | Italian-American Cuisine
Spaghetti alla Gricia is one of the four Roman pastas along with Carbonara, Amatriciana and Cacio e Pepe. The term Gricia was the Roman way of referring to people who were the sellers of common edible foods. Of the four Roman kinds of pasta alla Gricia is most like...
by Chef G.S. Argenti | Apr 16, 2022 | Italian-American Cuisine
Asparagus is delicious any day of the year but for most of the world, it’s something you look forward to in springtime. That’s when the asparagus is at its sweetest and best. You can grill it, roast it, blanch it, braise it, sauce it and even eat it raw. For a real...