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Cooking Lessons in SW France, Pineau Tasting, and a Simple Bresaola, Parmesan...
As if my trip couldn’t get any better after meeting Jill Colonna in Bordeaux, the next day, I met Karen Burns Booth from Lavender and Lovage! It was better than meeting a celebrity, because most …More »
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Chicken, Brie and Cranberry Pie and a Day in Battle and Bexhill, England
Fortunately, my cousin Denisa and I did actually manage to get on our plane from Rome without any further mishaps. We landed at Gatwick Airport later that evening, and picked up my rental car as I was...
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Caramelized Leek, Pecorino (and Sausage) Risotto
Risotto is always a good idea. Whether it’s a light, springtime dish with fresh peas or young asparagus, or a hearty winter risotto with pumpkin or ripe radicchio, it’s consistently going to be a...
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Christina’s Cucina’s Top Five Posts of 2015 and Top Ten Most Popular Recipes
At the end of the year, it’s fun for me to look back and see which posts readers enjoyed the most, so I thought you might enjoy it, too. Once again, for as many sweet …More »
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Ketie’s Smoked Salmon and Goat Cheese Appetizers
I’m adding yet another family member’s recipe to the ever growing list I have here on Christina’s Cucina. Today, I’m sharing my cousin Ketie’s adaptation of a very simple smoked salmon appetizer that...
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Rapini and Besciamella Orecchiette for National Pasta Day!
UPDATED February 6th, 2017: Please read this information first, as I no longer endorse or encourage my readers to purchase this Lagostina cookware. I have recently discovered that it is not made in...
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Trader Joe’s Copycat Blue Cheese Roasted Pecan Dip Recipe
My good friend Cynthia from What A Girl Eats is finally guest posting for me today, and sharing this wonderful Blue Cheese Roasted Pecan Dip. We’ve talked about doing a post on each others’ sites …More »
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Burrata and Prosciutto Focaccia: Perfect as a Shared Appetizer, Snack or...
Are you salivating? Want to make this Burrata and Prosciutto Focaccia at home? The super simple recipe follows below, but first let me tell you where these gorgeous pictures were taken. Last May,...
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Caramelized Onion (Shallots), Pancetta and Feta Cheese Tart
It was fate that I came up with the recipe for this Caramelized Onion, Pancetta and Feta Cheese Tart (which is very much like a quiche). I had some leftover cheese filling from making my Greek-style...
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Mini Caprese Skewers (Tomato, Basil and Mozzarella Appetizers) HOLD the Vinegar!
These Mini Caprese skewers are a great appetizer for the summer. When I make any type of Caprese salad, I prefer the authentic flavors of the original dish: only tomato, basil, mozzarella, salt and...
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Cooking Lessons in SW France, Pineau Tasting, and a Simple Bresaola, Parmesan...
As if my trip couldn’t get any better after meeting Jill Colonna in Bordeaux, the next day, I met Karen Burns Booth from Lavender and Lovage! It was better than meeting a celebrity, because most …More »
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Chicken, Brie and Cranberry Pie and a Day in Battle and Bexhill, England
Fortunately, my cousin Denisa and I did actually manage to get on our plane from Rome without any further mishaps. We landed at Gatwick Airport later that evening, and picked up my rental car as I was...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Caramelized Leek, Pecorino (and Sausage) Risotto
Risotto is always a good idea. Whether it’s a light, springtime dish with fresh peas or young asparagus, or a hearty winter risotto with pumpkin or ripe radicchio, it’s consistently going to be a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Christina’s Cucina’s Top Five Posts of 2015 and Top Ten Most Popular Recipes
At the end of the year, it’s fun for me to look back and see which posts readers enjoyed the most, so I thought you might enjoy it, too. Once again, for as many sweet …More »
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Ketie’s Smoked Salmon and Goat Cheese Appetizers
I’m adding yet another family member’s recipe to the ever growing list I have here on Christina’s Cucina. Today, I’m sharing my cousin Ketie’s adaptation of a very simple smoked salmon appetizer that...
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Rapini and Besciamella Orecchiette for National Pasta Day!
UPDATED February 6th, 2017: Please read this information first, as I no longer endorse or encourage my readers to purchase this Lagostina cookware. I have recently discovered that it is not made in...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Trader Joe’s Copycat Blue Cheese Roasted Pecan Dip Recipe
My good friend Cynthia from What A Girl Eats is finally guest posting for me today, and sharing this wonderful Blue Cheese Roasted Pecan Dip. We’ve talked about doing a post on each others’ sites …More »
View ArticleClik here to view.
Burrata and Prosciutto Focaccia: Perfect as a Shared Appetizer, Snack or...
Are you salivating? Want to make this Burrata and Prosciutto Focaccia at home? The super simple recipe follows below, but first let me tell you where these gorgeous pictures were taken. Last May,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Caramelized Onion (Shallots), Pancetta and Feta Cheese Tart
It was fate that I came up with the recipe for this Caramelized Onion, Pancetta and Feta Cheese Tart (which is very much like a quiche). I had some leftover cheese filling from making my Greek-style...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Mini Caprese Skewers (Tomato, Basil and Mozzarella Appetizers) HOLD the Vinegar!
These Mini Caprese skewers are a great appetizer for the summer. When I make any type of Caprese salad, I prefer the authentic flavors of the original dish: only tomato, basil, mozzarella, salt and...
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