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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 

Leek Fritters with Sumac Yogurt Sauce

Leek Fritters with Sumac Yogurt Sauce

Leek Fritters with Sumac Yogurt Sauce is one of the best winter recipe that will make anyone LOVE leeks. I paired this fritters with a Sumac yogurt sauce, zingy and creamy that pairs perfectly with the leek fritters and brings a Middle East touch to 

Marbled Valentine Sugar Cookies

Marbled Valentine Sugar Cookies

Marbled Valentine Sugar Cookies: The easiest and cutest treats you need right now! Simple ingredients and a touch of pink natural food color is all what you need to surprise your loved one on Valentine Day with these pink heart cookies. I must confess that 

Roasted Chicken Thighs with Fennel and Orange

Roasted Chicken Thighs with Fennel and Orange

Orange and fennel chicken thighs is a classic winter family recipe. I must confess that my mom was making this in batches so that we could eat it for the next couple of days. Both my parents were working, but so lunch and dinner have 

Blood orange ricotta cake

Blood orange ricotta cake

Do you love citrus fruit? Do you love blood oranges? If your answer is YES, you cannot miss this elegant upside-down cake. This Italian blood orange ricotta cake is moist, fluffy and I promise you EASY! It’s the perfect showstopper for your next gatherings. I