Here's a Thanksgiving recipe my family and I have made for years. The potatoes and yams get the "Italian" from the rosemary, garlic and olive oil. You mix the ingredients ...
Monday, October 1, 2018
Halloween Cake
Enjoy baking and decorating this cake with kids - young & old. Happy Halloween!
Ingredients:
One 16.25-ounce cake mix (Betty Crocker® preferred), any flavor
One 16-ounce ready-made white frosting
One package Kraft Jet-Puffed Marshmallow ...
Wednesday, August 29, 2018
Apple Galette
This is a great dessert for Summer's end and for our Labor Day celebration. Enjoy this French apple tart or apple galette with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Prepare the ...
Monday, July 23, 2018
Strawberry Mascarpone Terrine
Looking for a refreshing and beautiful summer treat? You found it here! The strawberry gelatin and the mascarpone cream elements of this dessert take 15 minutes each to prepare. While ...
Friday, June 29, 2018
Lentils, Apples & Herbs
Cook time (lentils): 20 minutes
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serves: 8 to 12
I got tired of lentil soup and decided to reinvent lentils. This recipe combines lentils with apples, herbs, olive oil ...


Nancy DeLucia Real is an art historian and chef. She has led culinary courses at the Italian Cultural Institute, The Getty Center and The Getty Villa and is a former 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.