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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
This is one of my favorite ways to cook vegetables especially in winter: they taste so good and you can practically use any type of vegetables and roots you want. It’s also an easy way to incorporate them in any dish. The vegetables listed here are just a hint. Use […]
Easy, refreshing and healthy. Make it from scratch or by using your fridge leftovers you can’t make it wrong. Use whatever vegetables you have available (raw or cooked) add some basil or pesto. This version is with peas, roasted peppers and tomatoes. Serve it warm or cold. Tip: when you […]
It’s the ideal dish for spring: really simple and tasty, that can be prepared in many variations.Here’s the recipe with pappardelle seasoned with zucchini cooked in oil, garlic and parsley, with grated parmigiano and a pinch of black pepper. From a nutritional point of view it replaces a full meal. It has […]
Pumpkin risotto is one of the most traditional dishes of Northern Italy, especially in Lombardy, which is also home of the pumpkin ravioli (tortelli con la zucca). This is a very simple dish but nevertheless very tasty and perfect on a cold autumn or winter evening. The origins of the […]