If there is one dish that screams Calabria, it’s fried peppers and potatoes. Enjoyed throughout the year, this peasant dish of just a few basic ingredients…
Chicken Marsala
The fall weather always has me craving some earthy and comforting dishes and they frequently include mushrooms. Whether I add them to a sauce or beef stew, stir fry…
Eggless Tiramisu’
Summer is in full swing in Boston and the temperatures are heating up! It’s usually around this time when my urge to bake diminishes and I start craving…
Easy 15 Minute Lemon-Caper Chicken
I don’t know about you, but if there’s one item in my kitchen that is an absolute must-have, is an all-purpose non-stick frying pan. Actually, more than…
When a Celebrity TV Chef Comes Calling
Many of my followers have asked how my collaboration with celebrity TV Chef Joanne Weir came to be…. As such, I am here to tell you all about…
Asparagus & Ham Frittata
If there is one universally beloved food, it has got to be eggs! I have yet to meet anyone that doesn’t love this versatile ingredient. Ideal for…
Rose del Deserto (AKA: Desert Roses)
Last year, I was in Calabria for almost two months, enjoying every minute of it, despite the unbearable heat. As a foodie and culinary instructor, I admit that…
This is Why I Travel
I’m in Calabria, but my luggage? Well, it could be either in Sardegna or Rome. It’s hard to say at this point. But somewhere from my Caglieri…
Soft-Bake Chocolate, Cherry & Orange Biscotti
I’ve determined that biscotti are the “chicken soup” version of the dessert world. Is there anything more comforting than a good cup of coffee and a few freshly baked biscotti? I…