Side view as I wanted you to see how moist this cake is! With the pandemic of Covid-19 in full force, we all need to stay at home and cook great meals, even dessert, with this delicious Lemon Ricotta Cake recipe! This is super simple to make and results in a lovely lemony, super moist, delectable … [Read More...]
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Pork with Ginger, Spring Onions and Eggplant – An Ottolenghi Recipe
I have a marvelous neighbor named Marilyn. She takes care of my plants when I am away, keeps an extra set of keys for me when I get locked out and enjoys good food and wine. I try to have her over for … [Read More...]
Pasta with Pancetta, Chicken, Pecorino and Broccoli Rabe – A HANGOVER HELPER!
Happy New Year to everyone!! Be safe out there celebrating. I wanted you to have this recipe of Pasta with Pancetta, Chicken, Pecorino and Broccoli Rabe as it can be a real hangover helper for … [Read More...]
Shakshuka
Shakshuka! Shakshuka. The name is a bit of a tongue twister, but do learn to say it and make it! This shakshuka recipe is so good, you’ll find yourself making it again and again. It is relatively … [Read More...]
Tarte Tatin
Most of you know me as not such a sweet person. I mean, I am nice, I think, but I do prefer savory over sweet any day of the week. So over the past 6 months, I have made this Tarte Tatin recipe about … [Read More...]
Char-grilled Broccoli with Sweet Tahini
Did you know that broccoli is one of THE most nutritious vegetables? I just learned that and I LOVE broccoli. This recipe from Ottolenghi of Char-grilled Broccoli with Sweet Tahini is super delicious … [Read More...]
Rhubarb Sauce with (optional) Bing Cherries
I know I haven’t been as attentive as promised, it’s just so hard with Steve being gone and I’m sorry. However, this Rhubarb Sauce with (Optional) Bing Cherries is super delicious, easy to make, and … [Read More...]
Farro Pasta with Portobello Mushrooms, Chicken, Tomatoes, and Green Beans in a Sherry Cream Sauce
I know it’s been a very long time. Too long in that I almost don’t know where to begin. I have a sister-in-law who has been begging me to write again, desperate for recipes. Since Steve passed, quite … [Read More...]
A Most Amazing Tuscan Al Fresco Dinner Party
Hello there, or should I say: Ciao! Come and visit A Most Amazing Tuscan Al Fresco Dinner Party! I have been away in Italy again for the past 3 months. I have not written a blog post since last … [Read More...]
Thanksgiving in Tuscany
Last Saturday, I made (with a lot of help) Thanksgiving dinner at my friends Tiziana and Andreas' house, in Tuscany, as they have a very large dining table, for 13 Italian friends, including my son … [Read More...]
My New Normal Dinner of Roasted Vegetables with Prosciutto
As you know, I’ve moved to Italy for 3 months, trying to sort out my head, my life and yes even my dinners, after Steve’s passing. My support system of friends here is totally amazing, but my whole … [Read More...]
Dinner
You have to love it
I am convinced, that in order to be a great cook, you have to make something you love, to be able to put love into it and serve fantastic food. You have to be excited to eat what you are cooking. I am … [Read More...]
It could always be worse
HA! This post (which Mark Bittman recently shared) is full of the grossest, funniest cooking projects gone awry. Most of them were doomed before they started, clearly! I was laughing so hard I cried. … [Read More...]
Appetizers
Feta, radishes, watercress and mint toasts
I always struggle with appetizers. I think I’m not good at them and I think I repeat things too much. I always want to make something different, but it has to be easy. You know how it is, you read all … [Read More...]
It’s the little things
I was supposed to have lunch today with a new prospective client but she had to cancel so I had a lovely lunch with my husband - novel - at a wonderful Japanese restaurant on the East side of town. … [Read More...]
