Recipes, Stories & Random Reviews
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What’s my deal? My passion is to cook, entertain and create. I believe a home-cooked meal with friends is one of life’s greatest joys and luxuries. I think anyone with a little inspiration and effort can enjoy cooking for themselves. I also enjoy the challenge of making cooking for one = cooking for fun. Join me. Andiamo!
Lunching Leftovers: Turkey Curry Salad
What to do with all that bird? Here’s one recipe that is quick and tasty! Sweet raisins accent a creamy curry sauce.
Party Planning: Prosecco or Champagne?
Bubbles on a budget? Yes, you can! Here’s a very quick overview of champagne vs prosecco. Cheers!
Slow Food: Roasted Squash and Chickpeas (zucca e ceci)
Need another use for butternut squash? Try this savory side dish! *vegetarian option also included.
Sweet Tooth Sunday: Charlotte Pasticceria
French flair in the heart of San Giovanni. Mais oui!
Rainy Day Ratatouille
A warm vegetable stew that tastes like summer!
Lunching Leftovers: Chicken and Stars Soup
Quick and kid friendly - this soup takes less than 15 minutes start to finish!
Stir Fry 101: What’s in the sauce?
What’s in the sauce? Here’s my go to for easy stir fry at home!
Slow Food: Chicken and Potato Curry
Burmese fusion: A fresh take on a chicken and potato curry. Coconut milk lovers rejoice!
Shopping Cart: Stocking an Asian Pantry
Looking for ways to fill your Asian pantry in Rome? Here’s a list of ingredients and shops.
Perfect Pecan Pie
Perfecting the Pecan Pie: sweet, crunchy and always elegant!
Aperitivo Inspried: Bruschetta
Simple, satisfying and an Italian classic: Bruschetta!
Savory Breakfast Pancakes
This is a nice way to integrate vegetables at breakfast time. Perfect for someone like me that enjoys a savory egg based anything!
Covid-19 from Rome
COVID-19 through a quarantine cooking lens.
Lockdown Lamb with Corona Beans
COVID-19 Comfort Food! This decadent stew is rich and satisfying for fall and winter.
Clementine Beef
Takeout Tuesday can be done at home! Try this seasonal version of a restaurant favorite and make it your own. Spicy, salty, sweet and delicious!
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