Saute’ Brussels Sprouts with Ham
What a weekend! My mom last days in Shanghai and all the last minute errands, shooting for the first cooking video tutorial, a new project...
Roasted Spring Potatoes
Weather in Shanghai has been AMAZING! We have had a full week of sunny and hot (20+ c) days. I could not feel any better!...
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Crashed Almonds and Cranberries
Expatcucina got a bit fancy! Yes we did! Le Creuset has decided to sponsor my recipes and support my love for food by providing me...
Easy and Fresh Beetroot Salad
After all the dining out and celebration over the Chinese New Year holiday, I definitely need now a couple of cleanse days. As you guys...
Mediterranean Sauteed Greens with Olives
Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve always loved eating vegetables. My mom’s family used to own several farms where they cultivated and produced...
Warm Roasted Chickpea and Tomato Salad – from Amuse Your Bouche
A few weeks ago I was browsing looking for new tasty recipes to get inspired from. You guys know how much time I can spend...
Bacon and potato Tidbits
July the 4th is only one week ahead of us and I know for u guys in the States this is a very important celebration....
Potato Salad!
Fa caldo! Afoso, appiccicoso, schifoso! I’m sorry…I’m losing it… It is sooo hot and humid here that my hair is all rebel and I’ve sweat...
Grilled Zucchini with Feta Cheese
Who does not like Feta? Anyone? NO? Good! I LOVE feta cheese and particularly in the Summer it’s something is never missed in my fridge....
Italian Style Quesadillas
Quesadillas are very similar to the Italian Piadina, it’s basically the same kind of tortilla filled with different ingredients. As you know I like Mexican...
Grandma’s veggies
My grandmather first, then my mother used to make me this insanely tasty veggie dish. It is the simpliest recipe ever, yet one of the...
Mushrooms in Tomato Sauce
I’m back in Shanghai, the holiday has passed by so fast I didn’t even realized I was about to leave home until I had to...
Mushrooms Casserole
It’s getting cold here…when I first arrived in Lecce there were 17 C… yes, 17! which is about 63 F…YES that was awesome but it...