First: a true carbonara has no cream, no bacon (pancetta instead) and it can be a bit tricky in its execution. The secret is to add and thoroughly mix the pasta off the heat with the cheese and egg sauce, and a bit of pasta water, to create a creamy but not too thick sauce. photos coco […]
Besides being delicious, artichokes contain a wide array of nutrients. One of their most notable benefits, known to numerous cultures for hundreds of years, is their ability to cleanse the liver and purify the blood. While this is no secret in traditional remedies, modern science is just recently catching up […]
The right accompaniment for the Bolognese sauce are definitely fresh egg noodles (tagliatelle, pappardelle, lasagne) sprinkled generously with some freshly grated parmesan reggiano (which is produced not far from Bologna, in the Parma and Reggio Emilia Counties).photos coco zordan A classic in the meat sauce realm: ragu’ alla Bolognese (Bolognese meat sauce): made […]
Last Sunday we had a dear friend visiting from Italy and decided to cook at home (how unusual!). Knowing my friend’s love for meat I made this beautiful recipe which is simple but really mouth watering. photos coco zordan The original recipe is to use a marsala wine but I think the white wine gives a […]
This is not one of my personal recipes, nor it’s been created by a famous TV chef but it carries something very special: it’s the very first “food experiment” that a group of moms and a catering chef made happen in the Hastings School. We wanted to see how kids would react to a […]
This recipe is simple, but it’s really mouthwatering. Chicken with bell peppers, or ” Sora Lella Chicken ,” is a tasty main course. It takes its name from the renowned sister of a famous Italian actor Aldo Fabrizi (1905-1990). She used to prepare this recipe in her trattoria in Rome (video). It’s […]
After a long winter of indulging in comfort foods, our body needs some “clean up”. Detoxing can do more than make your eyes sparkle and your skin glow – it can boost energy levels, improve digestion, get rid of a bloating abdomen and headaches and help shift a few unwanted […]
If you’re like me and trying to clean up from the winter season, add barley to your cooking repertoire. Barley can reduce blood glucose and cholesterol levels and blood pressure.This recipe for a “Sweet Pea, Bell Pepper Spinach & Barley Salad” is filled with fresh herbs, and a low-fat dressing. […]
Did you know that garlic is optional in Hummus? I like my hummus with no garlic but instead drizzled with some freshly chopped scallion. You might find my recipe a bit unorthodox but I’m sure you will love it…. and you can still add a clove of garlic in the processor if […]
These soft buns are the perfect addition to any dinner meal! They not only look cute, but are extra healthy with the addition of whole wheat! (adapted from Tastemade and recommended by my foodie daughter Sofia) photos by Coco Zordan