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...
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...
Back to the Front Page: Tomato Soup!
Today, because it’s super cold in Shanghai because I’m leaving for italy in 2 days and because I’ve been running around like a headless chicken...
Butternut Squash and Carrot Soup with Rosemary and Ginger
Today, because it’s autumn and weather has been amazing here in Shanghai! Because I can finally cycle around town without the fear of being showered...
Roasted Red Pepper Pesto
There are many different types of pesto you can make at home and then use them to dress your pasta or to give extra flavor...
Pumpkin with Black Olives
I’m home in bed! Last Sunday night while I was crossing the street heading back home a motorcycle run me over dragging me on the...
Roasted Sweet Potato Fries
I’ve got only one word to describe my life in the past few weeks: BUSY! I’m working on a number of different projects which I...
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...
Mediterranean Pizza
One of my new resolution for the coming months is to learn how to make proper pizza. I love pizza! It’s one of those food...
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...
Tomato Basil Pizza
Leaving for Italy tonight! I’m happy! Can’t wait to get myself on that plane! I’ve had a looong weekend full of contrasting feelings and emotions....
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....
Cooking with Mom: Stuffed Artichokes
I cooked with my mom again! We made stuffed artichokes. There are gillions of recipes on how to make stuffed artichokes, this is my mom’s...
Cooking with Mom: Beans Puree with Endive
My mom is feeling better and better everyday, which makes me happy! Yesterday we even cooked together. We made this Southern Italian traditional dish that...
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...
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,...
Ginger Snow Peas
I went Xmas shopping today! Yes I did… I went to the SCIS Holiday Bazaar in Hongqiao and I’ve got some really amazing stuff! Among...