I’m usually a bit suspicious of sauces made with bell peppers, because they tend to have a rather bitter and unpleasant taste. Roasting the peppers is a good way to avoid this problem and add a layer of smokiness, but I have to admit I avoid the process of roasting peppers myself like the plague….
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Pizza Tricolore
Pizza is one of my favorite Italian dishes, as long as it resembles the real deal, and not some bizarre concoction from a fast food chain. I know everyone likes their food differently, so no offense to anyone, but pizza crust stuffed with fake cheese and topped with clumps of mystery meat is not pizza….
Wachauer Marillenknödel
Austria is not only home to more cows than people (and that’s a good thing, because those cows are responsible for incredible dairy products), but also to a legendary variety of Knödel, which come in both savory and sweet form and are a beloved culinary treasure. The word Knödel alone refers to their ball shape, but gives…
The Kitchen Is Closed
…for the next two weeks as I will be on a quest to find the best cannoli and cassata. I’m looking forward to catching up with all of you when I get back. In the meantime, enjoy the beautiful summer days and happy cooking!
Blackberry Almond Cake
Hi everyone, I’m back from my trip to Sicily! First off, thanks to everyone for leaving such kind wishes for a fun vacation – and fun it was indeed. I’m still daydreaming about the beautiful light, colors, smells, and of course flavors of the island, but before I share pictures and impressions from Sicily, I…
Sicily – Island Of Light
We had landed in Palermo on a late flight from Rome, and were greeted by the balmy air of a summer night filled with humidity and a faint smell of the ocean. Cab drivers lazily hung around their cars, smoking cigarettes and motioning us to get into a taxi that belonged to an old man…
Caponata
The deep purple and maroon hues of eggplants and their different shapes and sizes have always fascinated me. But for the longest time, I had a big aversion to them. Until I sampled eggplant dishes in Italy and Turkey. That’s when it hit me: I had simply never had eggplant this delicious before! My aversion had…
Ricotta Pie With Summer Vegetables
The dog days of summer are here! A bit late in the season, but better late than never. Believe it or not, I like it hot, so I’m not complaining. However, when the mercury rises, my desire to stand over a hot stove and stir around in pots goes down drastically. Which is where this…
Truffle Torte
I just got back from my trip to Istanbul and I’m so excited to tell you all about it and share pictures of this incredible city and its even more incredible cuisine with you. But before I do, I thought I’d tempt you with this truffle cake I recently made for my husband’s birthday. He…
Sri Lankan Pumpkin Curry, Coconut Sambol & Dahl
I hope everyone had a great weekend. Mine was spent in a frenzy of cooking more Sri Lankan dishes, perfuming the whole house with intense aromas of curry leaves, chillies, ginger, and coconut milk. It was so much fun, although I needed some serious chill time after all the chopping and stirring. But definitely worth…
