How to grill the perfect steak
We are in full-on grilling season, and I wanted to share some tips and tricks for grilling the perfect steak, every time. Chose the…
Grill & BBQ
Mustard-Seared Hamburgers
‘Tis the season for grilling! What better way to kick off my yearly BBQ marathon than with a good, old-fashioned hamburger? I used a…
Italo Burger
Presenting the Italo burger: an iconic American sandwich filled with some of the best ingredients Italy has to offer, celebrating both of my culinary…
Grilled figs with mascarpone and honey
Fig season is so fleeting and so sweet, it’s important to take full advantage. In Moneglia, where we spend our summers on the Ligurian coast, several generous fig…
Yogurt-Curry Marinated Chicken Thighs
This has been a long and happy summer of grilling. Despite passing most of the month of August in a picturesque beachside village on the…
Chicken and Pineapple Skewers
Anyone who has ever come to my place for a BBQ, knows I am a huge fan of grilled pineapple. I love its bright flavor,…
Honey BBQ Chicken
This recipe has been officially added to my all-time favorites list. It is so quick and easy to prepare, and the results are so…
Summer Grill Recipes
Here are a few of my favorite recipes for the grill… I hope you’re all taking full advantage of BBQ season while it lasts!…
Smoked Beef Brisket
Certain recipes require such time and dedication, they never even occur to me unless I am on vacation. Brisket, which is the king, the…
Backyard BBQ Ribs
The most-read post on this blog is my recipe for making BBQ ribs in the oven, so it’s funny that I haven’t posted the original, smoked BBQ ribs recipe,…
Quick BBQ Sauce
Here is a recipe for a quick and flavorful BBQ sauce to accompany your grilled meats or dress up your burger. Enjoy! Quick BBQ…
Texas Chili Burgers
I’ve had a lot of requests for this recipe since I posted the picture from Texas a few weeks ago. The secret to a…
Pork Tenderloin with Grilled Figs
One of the highlights of my summer is when one of my American guests told my Italian mother in law, in perfect Italian, that…
Grilled Pizza
Hello everyone! Yes, I survived the summer. I didn’t disappear completely into the slow and easy rhythms of the Ligurian coast, though it was…
Grilled Pineapple
Can you tell I’m excited about barbecue season? Pineapple is my favorite non-meat item to throw on the grill. I love pairing it with grilled…