The region of Puglia has a very strong Arab influence and the name of this dish (Tria e Ciciari) certainly reflects that. Basically, the primary components of this dish are simply pasta and dried chickpeas. Reflecting how inventive cucina povera (cuisine of the poor) truly is, the Pugliese fry a […]
I find the process of making lasagna extremely relaxing. I love working on the sauces and fillings and assembling them in a dish before baking. This recipe is one of the italian classics: creamy, cheesy, spinach lasagna flavored with a hint of nutmeg and a combination of white sauce and fresh […]
Nobody can resist these caramelized bell peppers even people who usually dislike peppers. It’s an italian recipe that I learned from my mother but I believe it has some oriental influence. photos by coco zordan
My kids love it! a simple hearty dish for the entire family. Enjoy it 🙂 photos coco zordan
Roast your chicken while you’re doing yoga, running on the aqueduct or just sitting at your laptop! Slow-roasting will keep the chicken nice and moist without keeping you in the kitchen. Adding the potatoes to the roasting pot infuses them with plenty of flavour, too. organic chicken from Cowberry Crossing Farm sold […]
Despite I consider myself more or less a pescatarian I can’t resist the nice smell and taste of home-made “polpette” (meatballs) and I’m glad when my kids ask me to make them. Last but not the least making meatballs allows you also to resurrect food leftovers and that’s the reason why there […]