Several versions of Puttanesca can be found all around Italy. Nancy Brussat found this version during her trip to Positano. Discover more about many of the recipes, and how they came to be served at Convito Cafe & Market in her blog. You can make this delicious version at home, or Convito can prepare you […]
Hiring someone to cater your party is a wonderful luxury, but it’s not always in the cards. Preparing the food on your own for say, 24 people, might seem a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. It’s all a matter of planning—knowing how to choose the right (i.e. easy!) menu, what to buy […]
This dish represents some of the best colors and flavors of summer from your local farmers’ market. Delicious as a first course with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc, or as the main event with some great crusty bread. Convito’s Summer Risotto Serves 6 Garnish 1/4 cup yellow grape tomatoes, diced 1/4 cup red grape tomatoes, […]
Come Sunday morning, there’s nothing I’d rather do than grab my family or a few friends and sit down to brunch.
Rotolo, a rolled pasta with spinach and ricotta, has become a North Shore holiday favorite over the past 30 years. Serve it as a main course, side dish or appetizer. Great with crusty bread and a wonderful Chianti. Rotolo Primizia Makes 24 rolls Ingredients: 3 20-inch lasagna strips (blanched for 2 minutes in salted water) […]
Convito has been making this popular salad since 1980. It’s a delicious salad for a luncheon or perfect for picnics or a side dish for dinner! Vegetable Fresca Salad Serves: 6 people as a main dish, 10 people as a side Prep Time: 20 minutes 1 cup sugar snap peas, trimmed 2 cups carrots, julienned […]
Having friends and family over for the big game? Convito’s has you covered–these appetizers are definitely not the old “stand-bys.” Bruschetta with Tomato, Mozzarella & Balsamic Reduction Serves 4-6 Ingredients: 1 baguette (sliced 1/4”) toasted 2 cups fresh mozzarella (diced in small pieces) 3 cups plum tomatoes (seeded then diced into small pieces) 1/2 cup […]
In my book, the holidays are not a hassle. They are work and time and effort, but they lift us out of the hum-drum of winter. We light candles, decorate, share a special dinner with friends and family, all to forget that it’s dark at 4 p.m. and so cold that even high school students […]
This simple Winter Pasta Salad comes from Convito’s in Wilmette. All ingredients are available at Convito’s Market. Serves: 3 1 lb. whole wheat fusilli (cooked al dente in boiling water) 2 oz. sun-dried tomatoes in oil, diced 3 oz. baby spinach 3-4 oz. plain goat cheese, crumbled 5 1/2 tbsp. basil oil Mix […]
This is an easy, delicious pasta dish that can be prepared as a vegetarian dish or with chicken or shrimp. Convito has this pasta dish on its menu periodically, and it is very popular! Convito’s Capelli and Asparagus Serves: 4 Prep time: 20 min Cooking time: 15 min 1 lb. Capelli d’Angelo (Angel hair pasta) […]
