Italian
Roasted Eggplant and Pepper Spread
Capponata is a Sicilian vegetable mixture made with fried eggplant and other vegetables simmered in a tomato and celery sauce and seasoned with vinegar and
June 1, 2023
Appetizer
Truffle Parmesan Bignè (Puffs)
I can’t imagine a more festive party starter! Truffles are tubers that grow underground near the roots of certain trees. So far, no one has
June 1, 2023
Cake
Farinata (Chickpea Pancake) with Green Onions
Slices of this chickpea pancake are sold as street food in Genoa and towns all along the Riviera. The best are baked in wood-fired ovens,
June 1, 2023
Italian
Roasted Peppers with Capers and Provolone
I like to pair roasted peppers with a sharp aged cheese like provolone or a mild cheese like mozzarella or ricotta salata. They are also
June 1, 2023
Italian
Stuffed Artichokes
These bread-crumb-stuffed artichokes are a far cry from the heavy, soggy versions you might have encountered. The filling is light and flavorful, just enough to
June 1, 2023
Italian
Roasted Tomatoes on the Vine with Burrata or Mozzarella
Everyone loves the combination of sweet ripe tomatoes and milky fresh cheese. Burrata is one of my favorite cheeses. It is made by shaping fresh
June 1, 2023
Italian
Spinach and Cheese Fritters
Crisp on the outside and creamy within, these cheesy fritters are the kind of thing you are likely to find at one of Naples’ many
June 1, 2023
Italian
Roman-Style Stuffed Zucchini Flowers
For this little appetizer, which is sensational with a glass of chilled Prosecco, zucchini flowers are stuffed with a bit of anchovy and mozzarella, coated
June 1, 2023
Italian
Frittatine (Mini Frittatas)
Silver-dollar-size frittatas flavored with tender, sweet cabbage and leeks are good served hot as an antipasto, or for breakfast, or with a salad for lunch,
June 1, 2023
Italian
Stuffed Cremini Mushrooms
Cremini mushrooms, sometimes called Baby Bellas, are smaller relatives of portobellos. With a firmer texture and a bit more flavor than white mushrooms, to which
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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