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Cherry Mozzarella Salad (Juliet Salad)

Cherry Mozzarella Salad (Juliet Salad)

Cherry Mozzarella Salad is a very seasonal recipe from the town of Marostica, in the Veneto region. Plump cherries are combined with sweet carrots, some greens, and creamy buffalo mozzarella for a dish that screams summer. Bite after bite, you’ll taste the fresh greens, sweet 

Baked Mussel Recipe

Baked Mussel Recipe

Baked Mussels is a no-fuss appetizer that you can enjoy all summer long ! This recipe has some French influence, as I lived in Paris for more than a year. I must confess that I started to appreciate mussels again in France, as for many 

White Bean Crostini

White Bean Crostini

White Bean Crostini are a classic appetizer from the Veneto region, particularly Venice. This appetizer is quick to prepare and I find the contrast between the crunchy bread, the creamy bean puree and the “meatiness” of the whole beans on top very interesting. Usually, this 

Risi e Bisi (Rice and Peas)

Risi e Bisi (Rice and Peas)

Risi e Bisi – which means rice and peas in the dialect spoken in Veneto – is a regional recipe that is something between a risotto and a soup. I must confess that this recipe is also very close to my heart because I grew 

Bright Spring Salad Recipe

Bright Spring Salad Recipe

I have to confess, as the weather gets warmer, there’s nothing I love more than eating bright spring salads. This recipe – packed with veggies – represents what I mean when I talk about seasonal produce. And this bowl of green deliciousness packs a punch: 

Pasta with Homemade Pesto

Pasta with Homemade Pesto

Why you will love this recipe -It is a 30 minutes meal! So it is perfect for those busy nights when you still want to bring a homecooked meal to YOUR table. -It is a great vegetarian pasta dish, the addition of green beans and 

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