Italian

Osso buco with gremolata served over pasta

Inspired by a dish we once enjoyed at Almon Marina (it's been off the menu for a while), the beef shank is cooked the Italian osso buco stew style and served with the likewise traditional gremolata. The pasta is tossed in osso buco sauce.

Cook time: 2 30

Servings: 3 people

Mackerel with lemon butter sauce

The fish is neither fried nor steamed. It's poached in olive oil. The mouth feel is fantastic. For flavor, Italian-style lemon butter sauce is poured over the fish before serving.

Cook time: 20

Servings: 4 people

Spinach, feta and tomato bruschetta

Blanched and squeezed spinach is tossed with crumbled feta and chopped tomatoes to make the topping for this lovely bruschetta.

Cook time: 5

Servings: 2 people

Fettuccine aglio e olio with sun-dried tomatoes

The classic Italian spaghetti aglio e olio has only three basic ingredients: pasta, olive oil and garlic. In this variation, sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil are added for more flavor and color.

Cook time: 12

Servings: 4 people