Smoked Salmon, Beet and Cream Cheese Sandwich
This is a simple and quick sandwich I threw together using some leftover roasted beets and smoked salmon. The squeeze of fresh orange really…
American Recipes
Grilled Cheese with Blueberries, Brie and Basil
When I got home after shooting the final episode of Street Food Heroes, I was literally a wreck. Sick as a dog, I had…
Spicy Cinnamon Caramel Popcorn
One of my first jobs was selling popcorn out of a little stand at a music festival in Texas. Being the only free food…
Low & Slow Oven Pulled Pork
I did not grow up eating pulled pork. It’s a famous BBQ staple in the deep south, but Texans generally prefer to barbecue beef….
Cabbage, Fennel and Green Apple Slaw
This is for my Italian readers who may unfamiliar with the concept of slaw: allow me to introduce you to a new friend. The…
Stuffed Peppers with Chicken, Chard and Cheddar
Something I didn’t know about pregnancy, something people forget to mention when waxing poetic about the joys of impending motherhood, is that among all…
Mini Pumpkin Cupcakes for Halloween
Trick or treat! Who’s ready for Halloween? Whoops, not me! It sure snuck up on me this year, so here’s a fun recipe for…
Doughnuts
Photo and recipe from the book American Bakery, © Gribaudo 2012. Photo by Emilio Scoti, styling by Luisa Girola. I couldn’t resist posting at least…
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…
Bacon, Bread and Spinach Pie
Here’s a quick video of how to prepare one of my favorite brunch recipes. It’s simple, flavorful and can be prepared the evening before…
Savory Muffins with Bacon, Chives & Cheddar
I love savory muffins. They are versatile, cute, delicious, and make for a great appetizer or snack. The following recipe is one of my…
Stuffed Turkey with Herb Butter
Here is a delicious and relatively simple recipe for your Thanksgiving turkey. Check out the video here. I recommend cooking the stuffing separately from…
Maple and “Pecan” Pie
To me nothing says November like a pecan pie, or at least a pecan-like pie. Those flavorful American nuts aren’t easy to come by…
Halloween in Tuscany
When I realized I had completely forgotten about Halloween, I was teetering amidst olive branches atop a precariously placed ladder, kilometers from the nearest…
Summer Berry Brownies
I never thought it would come to this, but I have to admit that brownies are not always the ideal dessert for every occasion, or every season. They are very…