Category Archives: Recipes

Chocolate Cake

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Francesca

My parents will be arriving today from Rome to spend the holidays with us. They will be at our house at around 4 pm and the first thing my mother is going to ask for is an espresso macchiato and … Continue reading →

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Spaghetti alla Carbonara

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Francesca

4 Servings I’ll be honest with you: I was not planning to publish this recipe for at least six months since I posted the recipe for spaghetti all’amatriciana quite recently and the two recipes share some key ingredients. However, things … Continue reading →

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Melba Sauce

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Francesca

Yup! Nicole is right. I like to finish my meals with fruit. However, I allow myself to indulge in something sweet once in a while and her rich, creamy and delicious cheesecake is my exception to the rule. Just to … Continue reading →

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Cheesecake, as promised

Posted on November 24, 2012 by Nicole

I promised that with Francesca’s Prosciutto and Fennel Salad and the Asparagus Baked Pasta that you had a dinner party.  Well, almost. In my humble opinion, no dinner party is complete without dessert. Francesca would say fruit, but I think … Continue reading →

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Veal Skewers

Posted on November 18, 2012 by Francesca

2 Servings (2 Skewers Each) I guess by now you know that Rome is my hometown. However, it’s not my father’s. He was born and raised in Messina, a town in Sicily, and moved to Rome in his late twenties. … Continue reading →

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Spaghetti all’Amatriciana

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Francesca

I’m Rome born and raised so pasta all’amatriciana is in my DNA. There is no Roman cook that doesn’t make it. There is no Roman trattoria that doesn’t offer it in its menu. There is even a famous restaurant called … Continue reading →

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A Heavenly Cake

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Francesca

I’m NOT a morning person! Never have been and never will be. Anyone who knows me (teachers, bosses, friends) can vouch for me. I think that the last time I got up early was when I was breastfeeding and, let’s … Continue reading →

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Green Bean, Olive and Goat Cheese Quiche

Posted on October 28, 2012 by Francesca

6 Servings I have a confession to make: I’m a party girl and any excuse is good for me to host one! That’s not because I’m this fabulous socialite, quite the opposite to be honest. I’m more on a bear … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Soup

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Francesca

2 Servings Orange all over the place! Halloween decorations, mums, outdoor wreaths and… leaves. Oh boy! This morning, they were all over my yard and this thing irks me immensely! I’m a sort of perfectionism freak and all my surroundings (house, … Continue reading →

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Not my Momma’s Mac & Cheese

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Nicole

Francesca’s first recipe, Asparagus Baked Pasta, is a fabulous dish for a dinner party —special enough to stand on its own as an entrée or to serve as the pasta course of a multi course dinner. It has the added … Continue reading →

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