Persians (modern-day Iranians) celebrated New Year on March 20 - it's called Nowruz. Like people of the Persian culture, many of us observe Springtime celebrations that have come to us ...
Tuesday, March 13, 2018
Green Linguine with Asparagus & Tomatoes
On St. Patrick's Day, all sorts of recipes turn up for green cookies, green muffins, green candy, green everything except pasta. So how about making a nice dish of green ...
Thursday, February 22, 2018
Vibrant Cancun: Street Art to Du Mexique Restaurant
When thinking of Cancun in Quintana Roo, Mexico, this is the image that comes to mind, right? After all, Cancun is renown for its great beaches and luxurious resorts.
Cancun ...
Friday, February 2, 2018
Valentine’s Day Tuna Tartare Rolls
If you want to stay in on Valentine's Day, make this tuna tartare appetizer. It'll pair well with the bubbly. And - you'll have fun in the kitchen!
Prep time: 15 ...
Wednesday, January 3, 2018
Orecchiette with Rapini & Sausage
This pasta dish with rapini and sausage will comfort you all year round! Its main ingredient is rapini. Rapini are a green vegetable. The leaves, buds and stems are totally ...
Nancy DeLucia Real is an art historian and chef. She has led culinary courses at the Italian Cultural Institute and is a member of the Culinary Historians of Southern California. Nancy's gastronomy training took place in the heart of Italy under the tutelage of her grandmother. She has taught international cuisine at Williams Sonoma and Sur la Table Stores. Nancy's art history & culinary courses are ongoing at various institutions. She also teaches private cooking classes. 
