White Bean & Basil Hummus
You guys know I am not a huge fan of beans, I eat them because they are healthy and very good for my body, which...
Quiche Lorraine
It’s easy, quick and super tasty and everytime I make one all my guests love it. I’ve made many types of quiche already: Stracchino and...
Fried Tortellini with Parmesan Cream
Last day in Italy! Tomorrow I will be flying back to Shanghai where I will land on Sunday afternoon. It’s always hard to leave, to...
The Frittata Sandwich
Absolutely my favorite sandwich ever! My mom used to make it for me when I was a little girl and had to go on a...
The left-over sandwich
I had so much food in my fridge from all the cookbook cooking and other culinary experiments (rocket pesto, ricotta, meatloaf,…) that needed to be...
Eggs in Bacon Hug
Ok,…I’m going to tell you something today…something I’m sure you don’t expect…Something extraordinary, …something scary,…something happy,…something new,…something I’m sure you don’t know yet… I’m working...
The BEST stuffed eggs EVER!
I had a small house-warm party yesterday with a few close friends. I cooked a lot of food, of course…cause you know me People were...
Cooking with Mom: Parmigiana Leccese
This is going to be my last recipe from Italy. I’m heading back to China next week… Despite all my concerns about coming back home...
Taieddrha Leccese!
Being home is great! People were right, being here with the people I love and that love me is helping me healing. Getting over a...
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....
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...
Afternoon Snack: Salami and Arugula Rolls!
I know, you’re mad at me…I know I’m sorry I have disappeared for about a week but work has been crazy and at night when...
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...
Broccoli and Ricotta Pie
I am not sure on the name of this recipe! I’ve been torn between pie and souffle because these little broccoli and ricotta treats are...
Stuffed Mushrooms
This recipe is going to knock your socks off and make your skirt fly up! This is one of my favorite recipe of all times,...
Chicken Quesadillas
Yesterday I made chicken quesadillas! I thought of it I wanted it so I made it I love quesadillas, I love chicken and I love...
Sicilian Style Parmigiana
Parmigiana describes a classic Southern Italian dish made with shallow fried eggplant (aubergine) slices layered with cheese and tomato sauce and baked in an oven....
Croquette
Now that the problem with my post title is over I can happily keep blogging Today Im going to show you how to prepare potato...
Dani’s stuffed melanzane (eggplant)
I have learned this is a recipe from my mom. She uses to make it during the summer and it definitely is one of my...