Pork Belly “Porchetta”
Porchetta, the real deal, served off the back of trucks and at food festivals, is one of the great food delights of Italy. Traditional porchetta …
Elevate your Grapes! Toss Them in the Oven….
How can it be that summer is but a memory?? My fave season went by in a flash. Zoom-gone. The evenings are already beginning to …
Fava bean and mint “torta rustica”
It’s springtime in Los Angeles. The rain seems to be over; the days are getting warmer and longer; plants are growing and flowers blooming all …
My Eggplant Fries Obsession! #ouritaliantable #basuperfoodies
I know it has been a few weeks since my last post but I have a good excuse – really. I started a new job …
‘Cucina Povera’: Chestnut Crepes with Fresh Ricotta and Honey
The Tuscan kitchen is based on the concept of ‘cucina povera’ which literally translates to ‘poor kitchen’. This way of cooking, or should I say …
Snacking Sicilian Style: Limone Arancini con Ricotta e Spinaci (Lemon Arancini with Ricotta and Spinach)
It has been a beautiful few days here and spring has finally arrived. My wisteria just bloomed yesterday, sending wafts of beautiful spring freshness into …
My Chickpea Love Continues: Crunchy Roasted Chickpeas
Back in February, I blogged about trying to overcome my aversion to chickpeas. Growing up , we ate them in, on top or under everything …