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I didn’t even know that you could make a frittata with leftover pasta! However, this past weekend when we were on the beach in Senigallia, my sister-in-law brought her lunch, frittata di spaghetti al pomodoro, and my husband was transported back in time to when they were teenagers. Their mother would make this as lunch ... Read More »
Category Archives: Food and Recipes
Easy Chocolate Gelato Recipe
August 30, 2011
Here’s an easy gelato recipe that I used to make gelato for the first time! It was so hot in Rome last week (almost 40C) that I could only think of gelato. However, going out to get one was out of the question. So, I thought, why not make it at home. After doing some ... Read More »
Simple Tangy Italian Dessert
August 21, 2011
This simple tangy Italian dessert was what I decided to make to bring over to a friend’s place for lunch as most of the pastry shops are closed in August. I wasn’t planning on making a dessert because it’s just too hot to bake but I really didn’t have much choice. Thankfully, Elizabeth Mincilli suggested ... Read More »
Fresh Pasta Recipe: Pici
August 17, 2011
I was surprised when I read how easy it was to make this fresh pasta recipe. So instead of cleaning the house, I decided to make it. It has been a while since I made fresh pasta and the reason is because now that I am living in Italy, it’s easier to buy them. However, ... Read More »
Pasta e Ceci recipe
February 26, 2011
I admit lately I have been into beans. And let me tell you it’s definitely not me. Before moving to Rome, I had never liked beans but I am starting to slowly appreciate the different brean dishes here. I also think it has to do with the weather. When it’s cold here in Rome I ... Read More »
Suppli recipe
February 11, 2011
Visitors to Rome love suppli and as per several requests, I have posted the recipe here and the instructions. I have also included a link to a video of how to make suppli. It’s no surprise I just buy it from the shops – I don’t like frying things at home! Anyway, enjoy and share ... Read More »
My recipe for Pasta e Fagioli
January 9, 2011
Here’s my recipe for Pasta e Fagioli and I welcome any comments or suggestions to make it better. I’ve never really liked beans but since moving to Rome,Italy I have tried many things that I didn’t like before and now, I love them! The thing that I find astonishing about Italian food is that it’s ... Read More »
Not really an Italian dessert
October 8, 2010
Here it is my profiteroles recipe with pictures. I know it’s not really an Italian dessert but last Saturday my niece asked me if I could make her a profiteroles tower as her birthday cake for her party. I was honored she asked because there are tons of very good pastry shops in Rome but ... Read More »
Italy’s Mozzarella di Bufala Cheese
July 16, 2010
Let me start my telling you a funny mozzarella story. On one of our many trips back to Italy before we lived here, we were in Positano and my husband bought some bocconcini which are mozzarella that can be eaten in a mouthful. When he brought them back to the house, his family commented that ... Read More »
Pesto alla genovese
May 2, 2010
Here’s my first attempt at making pesto alla genovese from scratch. When we went to the supermarket today, I thought about having pesto and decided to pick up the few ingredients for this simple but tasty recipe. As I have said before, Italian food is best when it is simple and this is another example. ... Read More »