Cucumber Tomato and Onion Salad features fresh tomatoes, crisp cucumbers and thinly sliced red onion for a refreshing bite. The bright basil and lemon dressing brings everything together—this salad is ideal for lunches, potlucks, summer gatherings, or as a simple side dish. I picked up beautiful cherry tomatoes at the market and immediately imagined them … Read more

How to make Homemade Tonnarelli Pasta. Also called Spaghetti alla Chitarra, this long pasta is surprisingly simple to make at home. The dough uses Tipo 00 and semolina (semola rimacinata) and is cut with a traditional tool called La Chitarra. Follow our clear step-by-step guide, with photos and tips, to make your own tonnarelli and … Read more

Some things in life arrive unexpectedly, and when they do, you realize you couldn’t imagine life without them. That was the case with my youngest sister. We never planned to have another child, but when she was born she filled our home with sunshine and laughter and quickly became indispensable to all of us. I … Read more

These delightful Italian cookies, known as Baci di Dama or Lady’s Kisses, are two small hazelnut-and-almond cookies sandwiched together with a chocolate-hazelnut filling. Lightly sweet and irresistibly nutty, they are perfect with coffee and make a charming gift. I saw these cookies everywhere in Italy — stacked in bakeries alongside flaky pastries, custard-filled doughnuts and … Read more

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #NatureMadePrenatalDHA #CollectiveBias Delicious grilled salmon that you can prepare indoors or outdoors, served with quick marinated greens. This satisfying, flavor-packed meal is easy to make and perfect for anyone looking for a healthy dinner option. Below I also … Read more

Gnocchi alla Sorrentina is a classic Italian comfort dish featuring pillowy potato gnocchi baked in a rich tomato sauce with bubbling mozzarella and fresh basil. This recipe is one of my favourite comfort foods: light, soft gnocchi baked in a bright tomato sauce with creamy mozzarella and aromatic basil. It’s simple yet deeply satisfying. The … Read more

Juicy seared steak paired with fluffy scrambled eggs makes a delicious, satisfying breakfast that’s ready in about 20 minutes. This Steak and Scrambled Eggs recipe looks and tastes like something from a restaurant, but it’s surprisingly simple to prepare and full of flavor. I’ve often ordered steak and eggs at restaurants only to find the … Read more

Cameroonian street food feeds both body and soul. Here are two favorites I love to make at home: smoky, spicy beef soya and light, pillowy puff puff. These simple, flavorful snacks are iconic on the streets of Cameroon and surprisingly easy to recreate in your kitchen. Making Street Food at Home I’m from Cameroon, and … Read more