Old world flavors of stuffed roasted Italian peppers tantalize the taste buds, calling you home to comfort food. Healthy and nutrient dense, every Italian family I know has at least one stuffed pepper recipe passed down for generations. It’s been around for centuries for a reason. Allow me to show […]
Author: Maria Paulina
Best Ground Turkey Stuffing with Parmigiano Cheese And Sautéed Soffritto Vegetables
Soffritto is essential part of learning to cook many Italian recipes and foods. I include this today as an important foundation and beginning point to understanding how many recipes find there way from this simple but very important component of Mediterranean cooking. From this humble trio some of the greatest […]
Ancient Italian Rustic Roasted Stuffed Eggplant
A complete meal packed in one slice of stuffed eggplant. Every bite is filled with flavor. Eggplant is one of the most versatile vegetables you will find through out the world. I love using it for so many reasons and it is a fantastic meat alternative while not compromising on […]
Charcuterie Board
Looking for a sure way to get the conversation and party started?The Charcuterie board is your answer. In my home town just outside of Chicago, I started a catering business with the main focus on yes you guessed it charcuterie boards. I love making boards for large groups and small […]
Le Farfalle Pasta with Sauted Zucchini and fresh Tomatoes
The first official day of summer just a few days ago has me me thinking of Zucchini and fresh chopped tomatoes with garlic sauted to perfection with simple whole ingredients tossed with Farfalle Pasta. I love this summer dish for so many reasons. It is a complete whole meal with […]
Mediterranean-Keto Zucchini Lasagna
Mediterranean-Keto zucchini lasagna with ground meat and fire roasted tomato filling. A great fall dish to make and repeat all winter long. It goes a long way, is healthy and incredibly delicious. The best part of this meal is that it can be assembled anytime and bake in oven when […]