Mushroom Risotto serves 4 – 6 I’ve been craving mushroom risotto since my last trip to Italy. There’s something about the meatiness of a mushroom, its robust earthiness, bursting with umami, that’s incredibly satisfying.. Sautéed in butter and...
Cacio e Pepe, which literally translated means cheese and pepper – is one of my favorite pasta dishes that I ate (almost daily) on my recent Italian summer holiday. Made with only four ingredients: Pecorino Romano cheese, black pepper, salt and water...
Spaghetti & Meatballs Rummaging through my semi-quarantined kitchen, I find solace in cooking basic, nourishing meals to feed my children. At this very moment, there’s nothing quite as comforting as lounging around (in my pj’s no doubt) while a beautiful...
At a time that’s left most of the world wondering if we’re in some kind of sci-fi movie straight out of the 90’s, many of us have turned to our kitchens in search of solace, familiarity, and comfort. Maybe it’s because many of us are bolted...
A holiday feast with Il Borro The art of simplicity is a beautiful thing. To transform a few key ingredients into an exquisite dish takes patience, care, and the utmost respect from the hands that prepare it. Since nobody does elevated simplicity quite like Italians,...
Winter Truffle Tagliatelle I love anything with truffles, add them to freshly made pasta, and I’m in total bliss! This recipe for Winter Truffle Pasta is the quintessential Tuscan dish, and since it’s truffle season, I can’t think of a better time...