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...
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...
Spaghetti with confit tomatoes
I made these confit tomatoes a few days ago, then yesterday I decided I wanted to eat them, so I throw them into a pasta...
From my cookbook: The Caprese Pasta
I am FINALLY done shooting and cooking for my cookbook! I still can’t believe I actually got myself there. I’m happy! To celebrate, I am...
From Italia: simply the best!
Two of my friends from college arrived in Shanghai a few days ago. As they are from my hometown my mom gave them a little...
Seppia al pomodoro (Cuttlefish in tomatoes)
Most people think that as Shanghai is close to the coast of China (thus its name Shang = on Hai = Sea) it has amazing...
Lean and Green Salad
I know I promised I would have told you about my heavenly week in New Zealand, but since I came back I’ve been soo, soooooo,...
The bow-tie Pasta
I love going to the kitchen, open up my fridge, look at what I have left and come up with an idea for dinner. It...
Emergency 15-minute-meal
I finally got the x-pole. They delivered it to my bf’s office and it came in this huge box with a lady hanging out of...
The Pesto – Chicken Salad
It’s hot, it’s HOT………! I can barely keep my cloth on with this heat. When the Summer kicks in, like it has done in the...
Pignata style Octopus
This is one of the most famous dish of Salento. Its’ name come from the pignata, a pot made of cast iron where people use...
Bucatini Amatriciana
Whoever of you that has been to Rome must have tried this plate! Amatriciana is a traditional Italian pasta sauce based on guanciale (dried pork...
Pizzaiola Chicken
Looking for an easy but tasty recipe for tonight dinner? Here it is! This pizzaiola chicken is a delicious dish that wont eat up much...
The Mediterranean Noodle Caper
This is one of those recipes that literally takes nothing to make but it’s super tasty. I made it yesterday night and in less than...
Olive and tomato Pork Chop
This is a recipe I’ve learned from my mom. It is easy, pretty quick and really tasty. It is an ideal solution for a quick...
Onion and black olive stuffed focaccia
Last Sunday afternoon I was home and some friends unexpectedly came over for a visit. Since it was close to dinner time I invited them...
Spezzatino (Beef Stew)
Spezzatino is a meat dish made of beef or pork. It takes its name from the meat that is cut into cubes, in fact the...
Pico De Gallo
Pico De Gallo is a Mexican sauce that can be eaten just like that with chips, or can be used to prepare Nachos, Tacos, and...