Summer Gazpacho & French Grilled Cheese
So when I first arrived in Paris about three weeks ago, the first recipe that I created was a Franco-Spanish twist on the classic American comfort dish of grilled cheese […]
Category Archives: Soup and Stew
Papa’s Zuppa di Pesce
“Zuppa di Pesce” = Soup of Fish My father, a native of Venezia, Italy, grew up in a household where the Mediterranean diet reigned as life’s golden rule. My nonna […]
Crema di Asparagi with Gnudi
It’s asparagus season, and the BenGusto™ kitchen (my humble abode) is busy crafting new recipes to exhibit the exciting flavors and textures that can be generated from green asparagus. During […]
Green Pea Soup
This is a Grandmother’s recipe, so you know it’s good. And the best part is, it’s so simple that even a monkey with one hand could make it. Yes sir, […]
American Buffalo Chili
Traditionally, Italian buffalos are used for the fantastic mozzarella di bufala cheese they produce. Mozzarella from the buffalo differs from that of a cow mainly in its stronger, “gamier” taste. In terms of using […]