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
Chickpea, Sun-Dried Tomato, and Arugula Crostini
Once I ordered the vegetarian assortment, which included toasted slices of the crusty unsalted bread for which Tuscans are famous, spread with garlicky mashed chickpeas
June 2, 2023
Appetizer
Radicchio and Gorgonzola Crostini
The beautiful burgundy color of radicchio darkens when it is cooked, and here it meltsdown and becomes tender as it marries with the sweet flavor
June 2, 2023
Appetizer
Avocado and Bottarga Crostini
The combination of ottarga with mild, buttery, and soft ingredients is particularly delightful. A moment of culinary inspiration occurred when the author encountered a ripe
June 2, 2023
Appetizer
Crostini (Olive Oil Toasts)
Slices of toasted crusty bread brushed with olive oil are the foundation of many a quick appetizer or simple meal. I keep a plastic bag
June 1, 2023
Appetizer
Black-and-White Bean Spread
I can’t resist the luscious bean dip drizzled with black olive puree that appears on the table with the basket of bread. The spread is
June 1, 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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