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Orata al Forno (Baked Sea Bream with Potatoes)

Orata al Forno (Baked Sea Bream with Potatoes)

Orata al Forno or Baked Seabream with potatoes is one of the most traditional dishes you can find in any Italian fish restaurant along the Italian coastline. Think of the smell of the sea, the gentle breeze and the beautiful sunset and imagine eating a 

Pavlova with Cherry and Amarena

Pavlova with Cherry and Amarena

Pavlova is the dessert of my heart. A simple meringue topped with whipped cream and fresh fruit is one of the most decadent  desserts for me. Pavlova has been the dessert for many important celebrations in my life and I decided to make Pavlova with 

Beet Ravioli Filled with Goat Cheese and Ricotta

Beet Ravioli Filled with Goat Cheese and Ricotta

Eggs. Flour. Beetroot. A pinch of passion and love. These are the ingredients for this colorful and pleasing homemade beet ravioli, filled with goat cheese and ricotta and covered in a browned butter sauce with thyme. Like flowers on a plate, this is a great 

Strawberry Ricotta Bruschetta

Strawberry Ricotta Bruschetta

It’s May. And that means the beginning of the strawberry season! May also means Mother’s Day and with warmer weather comes more opportunities to get together outside. So what better way to celebrate than by serving a simple but delicious Strawberry Ricotta Bruschetta? The sweet 

Shrimp Scampi Pasta (Italian Style)

Shrimp Scampi Pasta (Italian Style)

I must confess that the first time I heard of Shrimp Scampi was when I met Rob. After a long conversation about whether or not to add cream and parmesan, I finally made this pasta Italian style and he agreed that it was delicious, fresh 

Asparagus Pasta with Ricotta Pea Pesto

Asparagus Pasta with Ricotta Pea Pesto

This recipe is a variation of the Ricotta Asparagus Pea Pasta. The idea came from the guess of my IG followers who initially thought I had made an Asparagus Pasta with Ricotta Pea Pesto. So here I am with the recipe! The pesto is made 

Pesto Salad with Shrimp and Farro

Pesto Salad with Shrimp and Farro

THIS POST HAS BEEN UPDATED AND WAS FIRST PUBLISHED ON JUNE, 20 2020. What’s better than a refreshing, healthy salad when the weather starts to get warmer? My Pesto Salad with Shrimp and Farro is a healthy, Italian-inspired dish that is balanced and full of 

Easy Roasted Asparagus

Easy Roasted Asparagus

When spring arrives, there’s nothing better than fresh asparagus as a side dish for a weeknight dinner or a light lunch. Roasted Asparagus is an easy and quick side dish that I love to make during the spring season. Asparagus is often used in Italian 

Authentic Italian Pasta Carbonara

Authentic Italian Pasta Carbonara

Authentic Italian Pasta Carbonara. The smell of sizzling bacon, the golden egg yolks creamy sauce combined with Pecorino romano that coat the spaghetti, all topped with freshly crushed black pepper are the ingredient of one of the most traditional Italian dishes! This recipe is perfectly 

What to cook this Easter

What to cook this Easter

Spring is here and with it the most joyful holiday: Easter. Easter has always meant rebirth to me, not only because of its symbolic meaning, but also because of nature blooming the most delicious vegetables, ready to be transformed into a succulent meal. Easter has