Italian Pistachios Biscotti with Cardamon and Orange Zest are a spiced twist on the classic Italian Almond biscotti aka cantucci. I have to confess that the inspiration on this variation came from many years spent leaving in the Middle East, where I learned about different …

Although February is the shortest month of the year, it is packed with holidays and events. Valentine’s Day, Superbowl Sunday and Mardi gras all revolve around food, so figuring out what to cook in February can be a challenge if you want to celebrate it …

January is the strangest month of the year for me. While it marks the start of a new year and the need to clear my mind and drive what matters in my life, I also feel I need to take it slow since everything around …

This post has been updated. It first appeared on Italian Kitchen Confessions in September 2021. September is already here and I wonder where the summer has gone? It has flew away so fast, leaving space to a crisp fresh morning air that today made me …

I have to confess that summer is not my favorite season! I prefer spring and fall, as are the middle season when the air is fresher and the nature is changing. Spring brings all the flowers and greenery around us and the fall colors the …

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 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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …