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The Best Authentic Italian Heirloom Focaccia From Puglia, Italy

November 16, 2023 Comments are Disabled

The smell of focaccia will entice your entire family. The crunchy, yet delicate dough with the fresh tomatoes on top and tiny bit of oregano will elevate your table to unforgettable. Focaccia has many secrets and many recipes. From one family to another. We all think our families secrets are […]

Side Dishes / Contorni

The World’s Absolute Best Italian Sausage and Roasted Garlic Bread Thanksgiving Day Stuffing

October 17, 2023 Comments are Disabled

Oven roasted garlic begins this special blend. Now begin to add the fresh squeezed garlic into your softened butter and herbs. Combining lightly together with a fork. Spread that delicious blend all over an open faced loaf of Italian bread, and roast until crunchy. Envision the results. Your guests will […]

How To Make The Best Stuffed Zucchini Rolls

October 5, 2023 Comments are Disabled

We are In Italy making new friends and finding the best of the best recipes Italian people are making new and cherished classics! This Zucchini Lasagna Rotolini seems to be a favorite on the table all around Italy in many different variations region to region. Today I share with you […]

Entrees / Primi & Secondi

Homemade Italian Three Cheeses Manicotti Baked Pasta with Ricotta, Mozzarella and Herbs

February 17, 2023 Comments are Disabled

Who can resist baked manicotti. The smells from the oven while baking bring everyone into the kitchen before it’s even ready to come out of the oven. There are alot of options and versions to making this special Sunday or holiday pasta. I am making a classic version with only […]

Meal Prep Ideas

How to Make Fundamental Bechamel Sauce

February 7, 2023 Comments are Disabled

Bechamel sauce is one of the most versatile and important sauces in the modern Italian Kitchen.Otherwise known as White sauce with a roux base. It is easy and fast to create. It is the base to continue to build a cheese sauce or other vegetable cream sauces. It is perfect […]

Desserts / Dolci

Easy, Simple 1-2-3 Valentine Red Velvet Cheesecake Keto Mini Layer Cake Dessert

January 30, 2023 Comments are Disabled

Are you looking to create a special dessert for your Valentine? However did you want it to be Keto, delicious, quick and easy? Luckily I got you covered. Sometimes we just don’t have time to spend hours in this kitchen. My Valentine layered red velvet mini cheesecakes can save the […]

Welcome, I’m Maria Paulina!

I have a passion for cooking, family, food, and entertaining. I am the owner of The Charcuterie Board and also created a Gelato Food Truck here in Chicago! I believe in the Mediterranean principles of cooking and I’m on a quest to share with you how I turn whole, real foods into a healthy, balanced, and delicious way of life. I have a desire to preserve generational cooking, while also keeping my eye on the evolving modern food scene in Italy. I hope my love for cooking with fresh, whole ingredients made simple will inspire you to do the same for your family and friends.