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!
Restaurant Review: Trattoria della Santa
Going to Bologna? Here’s one of my favorite spots: Trattoria della Santa! So good.
Slow Food:Homemade Meatballs (Polpette di carne)
What to make this week? How about a batch of homemade meatballs? Here is my take on an Italian classic. Easy to put together and freezes well for later. And simply delicious.
Author Vibes: Writing “The Iterations of Alex”
This past summer I completed a book. Not much to do with food but everything to do with life. Here are some of my thoughts on it - and the lessons I took away from the process.
Sesame Ginger Stir Fry: Solution for #Saddesklunch:
Solution for a sad desk lunch - make your own bento box with this tasty stir fry! Ginger, sesame and white pepper take this to another level. So good.
Quick Cuisine: Green Curry Sauce (for beginners)
Want to try Green Curry but afraid of the heat? Try this sauce to start! Savory, sweet and only the slightest hint of heat. Delish.
Fast Fusion: Basil, Bread Crumbs & Burrata
Basil for fragrance, panko flakes for crunch and burrata for pure joy. This pasta is made to satisfy!
Quick Cuisine: Summer Beet Salad
Too hot to cook? Construct instead! Ricotta, beets, pinenuts and a touch of pesto make for an easy light summer meal. Stay cool!
Kid-approved Sauce! (sugo al pancetta)
Simple, savory and kid-approved! Here’s a fun sauce featuring pancetta. Yum!
Quick Cuisine: Rustico Pugliese (Puff Pastry Pie)
Feeding a crowd? Rustico is a delicious and quick savory pie that makes it a favorite for kids and adults alike!
Quick Cuisine: Spaghettini with Butter, Sage and Bottarga (spaghettini con burro,salvia e bottarga)
Rich butter, fragrant sage and crunchy bottarga make an elegant summer dish. Give it a try!
Much Ado About Messina:48 Hours in Sicily
Messina on my mind: Here’s a quick list for a lovely weekend getaway. Let’s go!
Fast Fusion: Basil,Chili & Coconut Mussels
Fragrant, spicy and rich: these mussels are a favorite in my house. And easy on the budget! Win- win. Enjoy!
Fast Fusion:Oil, garlic, red pepper flakes…
Quick, tasty and cheap: my fusion take on the Italian classic of olio, aglio, pepperoncino! Delish
Quick Cuisine: Porcini Mushroom and Spinach Sauce
A quick sauce with porcini mushrooms and spinach that goes with pasta and so much more! Enjoy!
Double Duty: Spinach & Cream Cheese Filling
This filling is not only tasty but multi-functional and stretches what you have. It pairs well for appetizers, quiche, pasta and chicken. What will you make with it?
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