Italian
Pugliese-Style Zucchini-Potato Soup
Cucina povera, meaning “the cooking of the poor,” showcases the talent of Italian cooks in creating something extraordinary with limited ingredients. This hearty and comforting
June 3, 2023
Italian
Cold Cucumber Cream with Tomato Salsa
One summer in Rome, the temperature hovered in the high 90s for days. We didn’t have our usual appetite for classic Roman dishes, but we
June 3, 2023
Baked
Stuffed Pizza with Escarole, Olives, and Provolone
Like similar pies in Naples today, my version is made with pizza dough and baked in the oven, so it is a lot easier to
June 3, 2023
Appetizer
Mushroom, Fontina, and Taleggio Pizza
In this pizza, the combination of garlicky sautéed mushrooms, creamy Taleggio cheese, and buttery, earthy Fontina cheese was inspired by a pizza I had in
June 3, 2023
Baked
Pizza Dough
The key to this dough is to handle it gently and give it a long rest, ranging from 12 hours to 3 days. This allows
June 3, 2023
Appetizer
Mushroom, Arugula, and Robiola Panini
Nutty arugula cuts the richness of the sautéed mushrooms and creamy Robiola cheese in this irresistible panino. Robiola is a soft young cheese that is
June 3, 2023
Appetizer
Zucchini Panini
The warm cheese oozes from the crisp toasty bread, the zucchini lightens the flavor, and the olive paste adds a salty contrast. Serve this hearty
June 3, 2023
Appetizer
Eggplant and Roasted Pepper Panini with Caper Mayonnaise
A toasted panino is so much more satisfying than an ordinary sandwich. With a luscious caper mayonnaise to tie together the flavors of the grilled
June 3, 2023
I’m Brenda, your home cheff. Welcome to my Recipe Book!
I am a self-taught cook. I started cooking around 18 years old. I stood in the kitchen and watched my mother, who was my biggest inspiration at the time, cook.
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