Roasted bell peppers make an alluring appetizer doused with olive oil and a dash of balsamic vinegar, with sweet golden raisins and salty capers in the mix. Agrodolce in Italian means sweet and sour.

Note: Here, the flavors of fennel, garlic and pepper-spiked sausage nicely complement the sweet, slightly smoky peppers. For more zip, use a mix of spicy and mild meat. From Beth Dooley. Heat the oil ...

In a large sauté pan over medium high heat, add 2 tbsp olive oil and the hot Italian sausage. Cook the sausage, breaking it up into smaller pieces as you go, until fully cooked through. Using a ...

Here it is another traditional italian dish , the Caponata. Today I present my version , which as you may have guessed from ...

Note: Adding a little cider vinegar and sugar to the peppers and onions gives them a slight sweet and sourness that pairs nicely with smokiness from the grill. Serve them on their own, or on toasted ...

Searing sweet Italian sausage in a dry skillet renders the fat, resulting in a deliciously crispy sausage. Tender bell peppers add a welcome vegetal sweetness to this one-pan dinner while they cook ...

Roasted buckwheat kernels — also known as kasha — are a nutritious substitute for potatoes or rice. Buckwheat is the best-known source of plant-based protein, and it’s gluten-free. That makes it a ...