Recent Posts

Zucchini Salad Recipe

Zucchini Salad Recipe

This zucchini salad recipe is a fresh and tangy summer dish! It is made using raw zucchini that are in season and is ready in minutes! I have to confess that I am obsessed with zucchini as they are very versatile and I usually prepare 

Pesto Lasagna Roll ups

Pesto Lasagna Roll ups

Pesto lasagna roll ups made with pesto, mozzarella cheese and zucchini and topped with bechamel sauce, more pesto and parmesan cheese. You are going to love this mouthwatering twist on the classic lasagna! I have to confess that I usually make lasagna for the holiday, 

Classic Italian Tomato Bruschetta

Classic Italian Tomato Bruschetta

Classic Italian Tomato Bruschetta (Bruschetta al Pomodoro) is one of the most popular appetizers which stands for Italian food at its best: good quality ingredients and a few simple steps are the secret for this classic recipe which is a symbol of Italian appetizer. Bruschetta 

Zucchini with Raisins and Pine Nuts

Zucchini with Raisins and Pine Nuts

Zucchini with Raisins and Pine Nuts. A reminiscence of my years growing up in Italy when in the summer zucchini was the vegetable mostly cooked in an endless number of ways. Zucchini with Raisins and Pine Nuts. A reminiscence of our Sicilian trip back in 

What to cook in July

What to cook in July

July brings brighter and longer days, I love watching the sun going down between the tall skyscrapers of the city. The grass of the park in front of our balcony is greener than ever and the farmer’s market across the corner brings all the best 

Italian Zucchini Fritters

Italian Zucchini Fritters

Italian Zucchini Fritters – or frittelle di zucchine as I call them in Italian – is one of the best way to use up the harvest of the season. This is the perfect recipe to make this time of the year when you might have 

What to cook in June

What to cook in June

June has passed by so quickly that I almost forgot to wrote my seasonal post “what to cook in June”! Let me tell you that this months brought lots of celebrations in my life: 1 year in NYC, our renovation finally ended, we received our 

What to cook in May

What to cook in May

This May brings a warmer and sunnier weather and brings as well some big changes, as we moved into our new apartment and we are finishing some renovations. Despite the challenge of a kitchen not yet fully finished, I decided to share my usual seasonal 

Pistachio Crusted Salmon

Pistachio Crusted Salmon

Pistachio Crusted Salmon. An effortless dinner that seems fancy but requires only a few pantry ingredients. The crunchiness of the pistachio crust is complimented by the flaky salmon meat and the combination of mustard, lemon zest and honey will leave everyone satisfied. I must confess 

What to cook in March

What to cook in March

March is the month of renewal and rebirth. The days are getting longer, the air is still cool, but it is pleasant to feel it on the skin. The light changes and becomes brighter. Flowers are blooming and the first spring produce is making its