Ask Chef Walter: Carbonara – Walter Potenza

Delicious spaghetti carbonara pasta dish.

by Executive Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer Dear readers, this week we are featuring a great tested recipe for the classic pasta alla Carbonara, a dish with a rich history. The recipe is courtesy of the great Italian restaurant Maria’s Cucina located inside the Italo American Club on 477 Broadway, Providence, RI 02909 This is a…

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Ask Chef Walter: Spanakopita, a Greek classic – Walter Potenza

spanikopita

by Master Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer Dear RINT readers, Today, I am sharing a Greek classic recipe, simple to make and always reliable. Spanakopita is a delicious traditional Greek savory pastry enjoyed for over 400 years! It’s a famous Greek street and finger food, similar to the Turkish dish Taranaki. You can find it…

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Defending the legacy of Federal Hill – by Walter Potenza

federal hill

by Master Chef Walter Potenza, commentary Dear readers: Federal Hill, located in Providence, Rhode Island, epitomizes a neighborhood of immense cultural significance, profound historical relevance, and outstanding community cohesion. Often affectionately termed Providence’s Little Italy, it poignantly represents the Italian immigrant experience in North America.  Over the years, families have established their livelihoods within this…

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Ask Chef Walter: Turbot Fillet with Cannellini Beans – Walter Potenza

Pan-seared fish with beans and mushrooms.

by Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer Hello dear readers: this week, I am featuring a recipe with Turbot, a very versatile fish that appears in many restaurants nationally and can certainly make it to your dinner table. Simple to prepare and enriched with lots of flavors. Cooking fish at home leaves many with questions. Keep it…

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Ask Chef Walter: Pizza, increasingly popular! – Chef Walter Potenza

Delicious Neapolitan pizzas with toppings.

by Walter Potenza, Executive Chef, contributing writer Friends: Pizza has transformed remarkably from a humble Italian dish to a culinary favorite worldwide. Its broad appeal knows no bounds, resonating with individuals of all ages and spanning diverse cultural backgrounds. Americans eat approximately 100 acres of pizza daily, or 350 slices per second. There are approximately…

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