To add some zing to a normally bland vegetable, try Homestyle Broccoli , where the florets are cooked simply on the stovetop, but the secret ingredient guaranteed to perk up your taste buds is red pepper flakes. For a great weekend brunch party, I suggest Roasted Vegetable Calzones . Once the dough is ready and the vegetables are roasted, assembly is a snap and the results melt in your mouth. I like to take advantage of oven space when a roast is baking and often prepare this Potato Pie at the same time. This is one of my favorites and if you need an easy dish to take to a Potluck dinner, this one is a sure winner.
Fruits are one of the most common dessert choices in Italy.
This combination pleases the eye too, and, if served in stemmed goblets, becomes a regal dessert. Asti Spumante can be substituted for the Marsala. And finally, I've included my recipe for Candied Orange Peel , a true staple in traditional Italian baking. And remember this recipe for holiday gift-giving also. People often ask me about developing recipes or the origin of recipes for both the show and my cookbooks.