HEALTHY SNACKING

HEALTHY SNACKING

Summertime is the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors ; beaches, parks and picnics, which means it is very important to choose healthy snacks to keep you energized throughout the day. This sweet potato chips pair well with my homemade corn salsa as they hold 

SEARED COD WITH SICILIAN PESTO

SEARED COD WITH SICILIAN PESTO

Sicilian style pesto, it is not a made up combination based on sun-dried- tomatoes, but it is actually 100% Sicilian pesto. I not only used this delicious pesto for pasta, but it is great with fish as in this recipe. INGREDIENTS: 3/4 cup dried tomato 

FRESH PASTA WITH SAGE BROWN BUTTER SAUCE

FRESH PASTA WITH SAGE BROWN BUTTER SAUCE

The greatest recipes are usually the simplest; this delicious recipe is not only simple but also super fast. I find the fragrance of fresh sage and the nutty flavor of the brown butter pairs very well with fresh pasta. INGREDIENTS: 5 tbsp. unsalted butter ½ 

MEZZI RIGATONI WITH SIMPLE TOMATO BASIL SAUCE

MEZZI RIGATONI WITH SIMPLE TOMATO BASIL SAUCE

I like the simplicity of the tomato sauce, even if I believe in simmering the sauce for a long time to intensify the flavors. As every family has a different version on how to make this sauce, I find that it always tastes fresh, flavorful 

CLASSIC RAGÙ BOLOGNESE

CLASSIC RAGÙ BOLOGNESE

Ragù Bolognese is one of my favorite sauces in Italian cuisine; it is so tasty and soul satisfying. While living in Italy I find out that every Italian cook has a favorite version of making the Ragù alla Bolognese, but the long slow cooking process 

HOMEMADE PICKLED MUSTARD SEEDS WITH TURMERIC

HOMEMADE PICKLED MUSTARD SEEDS WITH TURMERIC

I love mustard – the stronger it is, the better is.  Mustard is great companion for your charcuterie board, your favorite sandwich, cheese plate, vinaigrette and salad dressing.  This recipe can be easily tailored to your desired flavor.  INGREDIENTS: ½ cup of mustard seeds  ¾ 

ROMESCO SAUCE

ROMESCO SAUCE

This hearty Catalonian sauce is rich and flavorful. It is terrific as a dip or as a condiment with grilled vegetables, fish, meat, and chicken, or as a spread on toasts, the use of Romesco sauce is endless which makes it one of my absolute 

CLASSIC PESTO RECIPE

CLASSIC PESTO RECIPE

One of the first recipes I mastered while I was living in Italy was the classic pesto, the one based on basil, Parmesan cheese and pine nuts. Then I have learned that the pesto can be adapted to many varieties according to your cooking preferences.