Italian Inspired Dinner
Spelt Flour Rolls
Lately, we have allowed ourselves to consume too many wheat products! Let me suggest you try baking with spelt flour. (If you haven't already.) Spelt is a healthier grain. Even before the Middle Ages, spelt was the main grain for human consumption, until it gave way to wheat grain which was cheaper and easier to grow. Spelt grain is richer in protein, dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals and is reduced by allergens and gluten from wheat. Many researchers have found that spelt contributes to reducing the level of cholesterol and insulin in the body. It helps with the digestive process, strengthens bone tissue, and helps the immune system and blood flow. Spelt flour is similar in its properties to wheat flour. It is, therefore, possible to convert any favorite recipe made with wheat flour to spelt flour. And if that is not enough, spelt has a wonderful nutty flavor and soft texture. I am delighted to share this spelt rolls winning recipe with you.
Chicken Marsala
It would be nice if we could visit Sicily this summer, especially one of the beautiful beach towns of Marsala. Stroll around town, spend time at the beaches, and visit one of the many wineries that make fine wines, including Marcela wine. In the evening, it would be nice to sit in some tiny romantic Sicilian restaurant overlooking the Mediterranean and order the popular and most recommended dish: Scallopini, a veal dish cooked in Marsala wine. This dish immigrated with the Italians to America and is now known as Chicken Marsala. A thin juicy chicken breast cooked in a thick, rich, and flavorful Marsala wine mushroom sauce. We won't be visiting Sicily this summer, but we can certainly imagine it with such a wonderful and easy Chicken Marsala dish.