DIY Candied Ginger
I love candied ginger so much, I probably shouldn’t know how to make it myself. The only thing keeping me from over-indulging is the…
Healthier recipes
Breakfast muffins
These are healthier than my usual muffins. I was craving a less-sweet and more wholesome breakfast treat that I could eat in a hurry…
Celeriac and lentils with hazelnuts and mint
This is just the kind of simple, healthy and flavorful dish we all need in order to recover from the holidays. The recipe is from…
Hummus, Feta and Mint Crostini
Hummus is a standard in my home, I love chickpeas, and sesame, and garlic, and lemon, and there is no better way to celebrate…
Lighter Chocolate Muffins
To be honest, I sometimes crave a sweet, chocolatey muffin, but don’t necessarily want to consume 400 calories in 30 seconds. I’m not prone…
Beet, Blood Orange and Walnut Salad
It’s detox time at Un’americana in Cucina… Don’t worry, I am NOT attempting to survive the month on boiled cabbage, nor am I following…
Tuscan Kale Chips
Here is a quick and surprisingly delicious recipe I learned from the folks at Ma Hidden Kitchen Supper Club. I must admit, I’ve heard…
Spaghetti with Roasted Cauliflower and Almonds
Spaghetti with Roasted Cauliflower and Almonds 1 head cauliflower (about 2 pounds or 1 kg), cored and broken into small florets 4 garlic cloves,…
Chickpea veggie burger
I’ve suffered through a few pitiful attempts at making veggie burgers. They’re pretty easy to ruin, and since the general public approaches them with…
Olive Oil and Whole Wheat Tart Crust
This is a ridiculously easy crust recipe that comes together in about 5 minutes and adds a whole new dimension of flavor to any…
Russian Pumpernickel
This is exactly the kind of bread I miss finding in bakeries over here. Hearty, flavorful, and full of crazy combinations like espresso, shallots…
Farro Salad with Radicchio, Orange and Fennel
I know, I know, this isn’t exactly an all-American recipe. Give me a break, though, I do live in Italy and am constantly surrounded…