I must confess that this Apple Galette with Cinnamon is inspired by the memory of my 18 months in Paris, where I have been exposed to the French cuisine in its whole richness and regional variations, thanks to few weekend trips I took. And while …
One of the advantages of being in Italy is the fresh availability of seasonal organic vegetables, ideal for preparing a nourishing fall salad. I grew up in a family that embraces the classic Mediterranean diet, a variety of fresh and seasonal food, cereal, and grains. …
My mom and I decided to cook and bake something together. We went for a hearty dish, the Potato Gateau. The recipe is of Neapolitan origins and we imprinted our Venetian twist in replacing a few ingredients. This dish is rich, tasty, and has a …
In the Veneto region, there are many family-run businesses producing artisanal products that are at the heart of the ‘made in Italy’. Among those, the food industry in the area is quite big and diverse. Loison embodies the perfect synergy between traditional pastry and sweets …
I am sure not all of you are usually eating gamey meat, but this is a delicious recipe where the spiced meat’s delicate flavor is spread on top of polenta with its rich sauce. My mother Edy is the Queen of Rabbit Stew with Polenta, …
Spaghetti with Clams is one of those dishes that reminds me of a great Italian lunch in the open-air drinking some good wine and being surrounded by a great company. I must confess I learned the secrets from my dad, who, in the past, made …
Soft and fluffy inside, crispy and golden outside this oven-roasted potatoes recipe will be your alley as they easily go with any meal! I must confess that this is a family recipe that I have stolen from my dad. He is usually preparing roasted potatoes …
What is better than a Negroni Sbagliato to end the first weekend of fall? While I am sure that everyone is familiar with the Negroni, some of you have probably never heard of the Negroni Sbagliato. I will give you a hint. Sbagliato is an …
Fall has officially arrived and with it a treasure of colorful vegetables that are just waiting to be roasted, pickled, and transformed in cozy soup, hearty pasta, colorful salad, or tasty side dishes. And butternut squash is the fall vegetables I was longing to have back …
When the other day I was grocery shopping, I could not resist buying that box of plump and luscious figs. And all of a sudden, I had a throwback of my childhood, when in September, I was eating one of these small fig tartlets that …
