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…
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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…
Mom’s Italian “S” Cookies
While growing up in Calabria, I was blessed that my mom was a stay-at-home mom. I didn’t realize what a privilege this was until we moved here…