Most definitely; the markets are full of all kinds of oranges now, and though my favorite way to enjoy them is at the end of a meal or as a snack, they can work very well as ingredients too. Desserts obviously come to mind, but you can also use them in savory dishes.

For example:

• Creamy pasta with oranges
• Roast leg of lamb with oranges.
• Dentex (The Fish) Stuffed with Oranges
• Sicilian Orange Salad

More about oranges, and other recipes

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Agnello scottadito, finger-burning lamb, is one of several Italian recipes whose names suggest how good they are - Saltimbocca alla Romana, Roman hop-in-your-mouth, is another - and the name is accurate, because this grilled lamb is so good that you might be tempted to snatch it directly from the grill, thus scottando - burning - your fingers.

Fortunately, the Ristorante degli Angeli, a fine place on a country road not far from Magliano Sabina, a town about 40 minutes north of Rome, kept me out of the kitchen. Their Agnello Scottadito is a little richer than some, because they included another cut as well as the chops traditionally used to make scottadito.

Nowhere near Magliano Sabina?

• A classic recipe for agnello scottadito
• Ivana marinates her lamb with juniper berries and more
• Alessio Pesucci makes his alla diavola, with hot pepper
• Dr. Stu makes his with yogurt sauce

Moving in a different direction, we continue with the Superbowl Recipe Exchange:

Eastern European Ideas

Barbara Rolek, About.com's Guide to Eastern European Food, says, "American football and the Super Bowl or European soccer and the World Cup bring out the same 'need to feed' among rabid sports fans. One-pot dishes that can bubble away in a slow cooker unattended, or what I like to call casserolia, are perfect for noshing during the big game. Polish Hunter's Stew (bigos) -- a meat-eater's dream come true -- and Smoked Sausage and Sauerkraut can be prepared in advance and then slowly reheated when ready to serve. If you've got a crowd coming, the recipes can be easily doubled or tripled. Score!

If You Are Cooking For Two:

Kevin Weeks says, "This fall I've been working on recipes for traditional Superbowl foods like Buffalo Wings, Crab Dip, and Barbequed Ribs. You can find these and many more here:Superbowl 46 - Game Time Eats.

Thinking Spanish?

Lisa and Tony Sierra say, "The Spanish aren't counting the days to the Super Bowl, but it is a big day for appetizers in the US. So, it's the party atmosphere, and the desire to graze is perfect for a tapas buffet. We have a list of easy-to-make Spanish tapas for a Super Bowl buffet - our Spanish pizza with chorizo sausage and Serrano ham toppings, easy bravas potatoes, pancetta-stuffed mushrooms, or pinchos morunos (spicy pork kabobs).

Finally, there is Drink:

Colleen Graham says, "The road to the biggest football game of the year is always exciting. Beginning with the conference championships then onto Super Bowl XLVI, here are this years cocktail menus for the Giants, Patriots, Ravens, and 49ers. Also, for all of your game day party planning needs, check out the ideas for Throwing a Successful Super Bowl Party.

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Just got back from the presentation of the 2008 Taurasi, a great Italian red wine from Irpinia, inland of Naples. There were about 60 wines, and at noon Luciano Pignataro, a friend and colleague who writes for Il Mattino di Napoli (and who runs Luciano Pignataro Wine Blog, which is quite interesting) took us to the Ristorante Pizzeria Da Pino in the town of Taurasi.

One of the highpoints, for me, was Soffritto d'Interiora d'Agnello, the local term for Coratella D'Agnello, stewed lamb organ meats, and while this may make some blanch, the dish is a very tasty reminder of the days when all meats were much too precious to be discarded.

Moving in a radically different direction, Talked with a friend from new England last night who is ecstatic about the upcoming Superbowl. Should you be planning on doing something, some ideas:

From Holland

Karin Engelbrecht says, "When the Dutch watch sports on TV their favorite snacks include kroketten, those sumptious shrimp or veal ragout-filled crispy croquettes, frikadellen, typically Dutch skinless meat sausages, and kaasstengels, rich Gouda cheese straws, all of which can be found on her list of Dutch Party Appetizers.

Stephanie Gallagher, Who Cooks For Kids, Says:

The fun thing about throwing a Super Bowl party is that the menu can really be anything you like, from take out pizza and potluck appetizers to chili and cornbread to homemade snacks and desserts. These Super Bowl menu ideas give you three great options. Feel free to mix and match the recipes to suit your own tastes.

Like Baking?

Carroll Pellegrinelli says,
"Make it easier on yourself (or the hostess) by making desserts, and other sweet treats, that don't need a fork to eat them. These Chocolate Nut Bars are just one of the many treats found on this page of Fork-Free Desserts.

And Finally, Linda Says:

"Whether or not you're interested in football, you can throw a party on Super Bowl Sunday. My Super Bowl Snacks and Anti-Super Bowl Party Foods are all delicious, quick to make, and fun to eat. Hope your team wins!

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Winter has definitely arrived, bringing with it heavy frosts and driving down the temperatures indoors as well -- Italian homes are made of stone, and feel much colder than those made of wood. The solution? Cook foods that will warm heart and soul, and perhaps even the house, if you simmer them long enough.

The Superbowl Recipe Exchange Returns!
Superbowl parties don't need to be laden with processed food - Molly Watson, our Guide to Local Foods, shows you how to make fresh, delicious Superbowl snacks like homemade potato chips, spicy peanuts, and succulent beer-basted spicy glazed ribs.

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