In the summer of 2007 I worked at my aunt's restaurant, La Locandina, located in Southern Italy. Having been exposed to Mexican cuisine for many years in California, I decided ...
Friday, April 9, 2010
Hummus Heat with Pitas & Vegetables
Hummus is a garbanzo bean dip from Mediterranean countries but has now become popular all over the world. Even kids are reaching for a pita wedge or a carrot stick ...
Friday, April 2, 2010
Spicy Indian Chicken
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serves 4
I created this recipe for my husband who rates Indian food as his number one choice whenever we go out to dinner. While I avoid the ...
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Easter Biscotti
These biscotti were inspired by a traditional recipe my maternal grandmother Nonna Nuccia used to make. Every year, during Easter week, Nonna made a panettone (an Italian sweet bread) decorated ...
Friday, March 26, 2010
Nancy’s Express Tomato Bruschette
One night last week I came home from work late and realized I had not prepared dinner in advance - I usually do this a day earlier. I looked around ...
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. 
