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
I found this slaw recipe recently and has become my daughters’ favorite side dish and sandwich filling. “Make once – Eat twice or more”: it lasts well for a few days in the fridge. photos by coco zordan Healthy Facts: Cabbage is most commonly used in slaws, which provides an easy way […]
A product such as HFCS (High-Fructose Corn Syrup) is not the same as eating fresh organic corn and the assumption that “it’s made from corn” so therefore is “natural” is a dangerous one for anyone trying to prevent cancer, fight cancer, or keep cancer from coming back. Natural sweeteners […]