Italian peasant food – Michael Ruglio

A Delightful Three Course Meal with Finger Lakes wines by Heron Hill

Pasta Durum Whole Wheat Spaghetti and Broccoli with a 2020 Pinot Gris by Heron Hill A simple garlic and oil sauce tossed with blanched broccoli and spaghetti. This Pinot Gris is well rounded and soft on the palate with lush notes of stone fruit, citrus accents, and moderate acidity. A delightful pair with this light-heartedContinue reading “A Delightful Three Course Meal with Finger Lakes wines by Heron Hill”

Roasted Vegetable & Chicken Soup with Kale

Warmth and good nutrition! We are approaching the dead of winter and our bodies need to be nourished! What better way to do it than with this delicious roasted veggie and chicken soup with kale. This soup is savory, earthy, and light. Roasting the root vegetables on the stovetop with cast iron is a niceContinue reading “Roasted Vegetable & Chicken Soup with Kale”

Spinach and Potatoes

Here’s one that’s right in line with that simple, nourishing, peasant cooking that I love so much! Try this one out if you want to make a quick and delicious veggie side or soup/stew type of dish. That’s the thing with preparing cooked veggies the Italian way. You never really know what to call it.Continue reading “Spinach and Potatoes”