Recipes, Stories & Random Reviews
Ciao! Welcome!
What’s my deal? My passion is to cook, entertain and create. I believe a home-cooked meal with friends is one of life’s greatest joys and luxuries. I think anyone with a little inspiration and effort can enjoy cooking for themselves. I also enjoy the challenge of making cooking for one = cooking for fun. Join me. Andiamo!
Quick Cuisine: Avgolemono (Chicken + Orzo Soup)
Here’s a fun way to use up that rotisserie chicken! Avgolemono is a bright and happy soup to comfort you any day of the week. Enjoy!
Aperitivo Inspired: Glazed Meatballs
Fast fusion! Here’s a fun recipe for meatballs that require next to no effort. Savory, sweet and spicy! Throw everything in the ricecooker and you are done!
Quick Classic: Egg Drop Soup
Simple, quick, cheap and tasty! Egg drop soup is a fast way to a simple meal. Faster than any delivery, promised.
Holiday Baking : Glazed Gluten Free Gingerbread
Glazed #glutenfree oatmeal gingerbread cookies : simple, tasty and #butterfree on the blog now! Use up that pumpkin pie spice and your oatmeal: win - win!
Holiday 2023: Be Kind. And maybe even…gift free!
The holidays are here and I want to challenge you this year: Go gift free. You might never go back!
Spice up your life: Honey Harissa Glazed Chicken
Need a new idea for chicken dinner? Try this easy honey & harissa glaze that is equally smoky, sweet and spicy. Yum!
Aperitivo Inspired: Cheese Straws
A fun use of everything bagel seasoning: cheese straws! Pair with prosecco and good company.
Restaurant Review: Trattoria della Santa
Going to Bologna? Here’s one of my favorite spots: Trattoria della Santa! So good.
Slow Food:Homemade Meatballs (Polpette di carne)
What to make this week? How about a batch of homemade meatballs? Here is my take on an Italian classic. Easy to put together and freezes well for later. And simply delicious.
Author Vibes: Writing “The Iterations of Alex”
This past summer I completed a book. Not much to do with food but everything to do with life. Here are some of my thoughts on it - and the lessons I took away from the process.
Sesame Ginger Stir Fry: Solution for #Saddesklunch:
Solution for a sad desk lunch - make your own bento box with this tasty stir fry! Ginger, sesame and white pepper take this to another level. So good.
Quick Cuisine: Green Curry Sauce (for beginners)
Want to try Green Curry but afraid of the heat? Try this sauce to start! Savory, sweet and only the slightest hint of heat. Delish.
Fast Fusion: Basil, Bread Crumbs & Burrata
Basil for fragrance, panko flakes for crunch and burrata for pure joy. This pasta is made to satisfy!
Quick Cuisine: Summer Beet Salad
Too hot to cook? Construct instead! Ricotta, beets, pinenuts and a touch of pesto make for an easy light summer meal. Stay cool!
Kid-approved Sauce! (sugo al pancetta)
Simple, savory and kid-approved! Here’s a fun sauce featuring pancetta. Yum!