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!
Comfort Food: Chicken Paprikash
It’s cold outside! How about a recipe that will warm up you and your kitchen? Chicken paprikash is quick and always delicious.
Sugo Sunday! Sausage Sauce (Ragù di salsiccia)
It is Sunday, so let’s make sauce to bring in the New Year. This sauce is savory, rich and pairs well with lots of things. So grab the ingredients and let’s play!
Comfort Cuisine: Persimmon Pound (or Bundt!) Cake
Persimmon season! How about a spiced pound cake to warm up the house? Yum!
Holiday Sweets: Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes
Holiday baking season is here! How about adding a little mini pumpkin cheesecake to your repetoire? Yum!
Holiday 2021:Are we there yet?
Happy Thanksgiving Week! My advice for the upcoming holiday :)
Quick Cuisine: Chicken Pot Pie
Cool temperatures and rainy days call for a bit of comfort food. This quick chicken pot pie comes together in about 30 minutes and you can make your leftovers a bit fancy!
Copycat Comfort: Red Lobster Biscuits
When you love Red Lobster but there isn’t one nearby…why not make these copycat biscuits? So yummy and addictive!
Fall Flavors: Easy Apple Crumble
Fall Flavors! Time to make some apple crumble to warm up the house. So yummy!
Takeout Tuesday: Nasi Goreng (Fried Rice)
Nasi goreng is a delicious savory Indonesian fried rice that makes perfect use of leftovers! Delish.
Weeknight Wonder: Pistachio Crusted Salmon
Feeling fancy but want to stay in? This salmon recipe does the trick! Crunchy pistachios with a sweet balsamic make salmon a bit more special. Enjoy!
Frittata Friday! Done my way
Don’t let your leftovers go to waste! Make them work for you instead. Frittata Friday is a quick and easy way to use what you have. Enjoy!
Playful Pristina: a perfect weekend trip
Put Pristina on your travel list! This wonderful city makes for a perfect playful weekend break.
Roman Holiday : A few travel tips
Coming to Rome? Cool! Here’s my list of travel tips for navigating the Eternal City.
Fusion Vibes: Basil Miso Eggplant
Watching the Tokyo Olympics inspried a craving or two. Here’s my fusion take on an eggplant recipe. Oishi!
Aperitivo Inspired: Pesto Palmiers
Aperitivo hour is easy with this four ingredient recipe! Crispy, savory and delicious, palmiers will become your go-to appetizer. Salute!
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When its spritz o'clock, even my cat Luna has a reason to celebrate.