Lebkuchen are sweet, spicy cookies that pop up during Christmastime. These cookies derive from a honey cake dating back to ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome.
Today's lebkuchen were invented by monks ...
Tuesday, November 21, 2017
Roasted Butternut Squash, Parsnips & Shishito Peppers
This side dish of roasted butternut squash, parsnips and shishitos is perfect for Turkey Day!
Prep time: 10 minutes
Bake time: 30 minutes
Serves 4 to 6
Ingredients:
12 ounces butternut squash, cut into 1-inch ...
Tuesday, November 7, 2017
Organic Homemade Ketchup
Lately, I've been craving ketchup - without Monsanto corn syrup and other artificial ingredients.
Here's my organic, homemade ketchup - you won't believe how DELICIOUS this is!
The gourmet flavors of this ...
Monday, October 16, 2017
Spider-Web Biscotti
Biscotti (Italian, for "twice-baked) are Italian cookies that are baked as logs on a cookie sheet. After cooling, they are cut and baked once more - this makes them dry ...
Saturday, September 16, 2017
Tagliatelle Bolognese
It's time to forget our summer salads and make great comfort food - try Tagliatelle Bolognese!
Prep time: 30 minutes (Bolognese Sauce) & 10 minutes (Tagliatelle)
Serves: 4 to 6
Ingredients:
3 tablespoons olive ...
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. 
