Ask Chef Walter: Pinoli Biscotti – Chef Walter Potenza

Two trays of cookies are on a counter.

by Executive Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer Friends: One of the most popular cookies to make for the holidays is Biscotti ai Pinoli, or pignoli cookies. They originate from the deep-seated Southern Italian and Sicilian cuisines, more precisely from Sicily, Calabria, and Campania. These regions pride themselves on a long tradition of sweets made with…

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We Cook! Mill’s Tavern Market Fish with Lemon Herb Butter, Root Veggies, Purple Beet Purée

A white plate topped with fish and vegetables.

Market Fish with Lemon Herb Butter, Poached Root Vegetables, and Purple Beet Purée (Serves 4):This Mill’s Tavern dish features tender market fish topped with zesty lemon herb butter, paired with vibrant poached root vegetables and a creamy purple beet purée! Prep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: 30 minutesTotal Time: 50 minutes INGREDIENTS:For the Market Fish:4 fillets (6 oz…

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Ask Chef Walter: Fresh Octopus, a culinary journey from sea to table – Walter Potenza

A plate of food with octopus and lemon on it.

by Executive Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer Friends: we are beginning the seafood celebration until Christmas Day, and octopus takes the center of the stage because it intimidated anyone in the kitchen. Octopus, a fascinating creature of the deep, is a soft-bodied mollusk belonging to the class Cephalopoda, which also includes squids and cuttlefish. With…

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NEXT: We Cook! Mill’s Tavern’s Crab, Lobster, and Avocado Parfait

Crab salad with crackers and sauce.

by Chef Ed Bolus, contributing writer – executive chef, Mill’s Tavern Crab, Lobster, and Avocado Parfait (Serves 4):A light and refreshing dish that layers sweet crab, succulent lobster, and creamy avocado, creating a perfect blend of flavors. Ideal as an appetizer or a light meal for special occasions. Total Time: 20 minutes INGREDIENTS:For the Crab Layer:8 oz.…

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Ask Chef Walter: When in Florence… Lampredotto – Walter Potenza

Porchetta sandwich and dark red drink.

by Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer When in Florence… Lampredotto is the perfect street food, invented centuries before the kebab. Friends: During my culinary tourism tour in Tuscany this past September, I embarked on a mission to find the perfect lampredotto in Florence. The weather was gentle, carrying the scents of fresh blooms and the robust aromas…

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We Cook! Mill’s Tavern Flatbreads, Fontal Cheese, Peaches, Prosciutto, Arugula, Balsamic Glaze

flatbread

by Ed Bolus, Executive Chef, Mill’s Tavern, Providence Flatbreads with Fontal Cheese, Peaches, Prosciutto, Arugula, and Balsamic Glaze (Serves 4):This week, Mill’s Tavern shares an easy recipe that packs a big flavor punch. Creamy fontal cheese, sweet peaches, salty prosciutto, fresh arugula and a tangy balsamic glaze on top of a homemade or store-bought flatbread,…

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Ask Chef Walter: Ricotta Torte with Chef Di Clemente – Walter Potenza

Baker holding a decorated birthday cake.

by Executive Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer Photos: Courtesy Chef Walter, for publication Dear RINT readers, I am in Italy leading our culinary tourism tours, and I am taking this opportunity to share a recipe from one of my colleagues, who is also one of the best pastry chefs in Italy. Enjoy it!  Recipe cordially shared by…

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