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 ...
Friday, June 8, 2018
Matcha Tea Cake
Prep time: 8 to 10 minutes Bake time: 35 to 45 minutes
Lookin' for a 10-minute, made-from-scratch cake on Dad's Day? Look no more - it's here. Add the ...
Wednesday, May 2, 2018
Avocado Toasts
Make these Avocado Toasts anytime you feel like something fun. You can also surprise a Mom on Mother's Day and include these in a delicious brunch!
Prep time: 5 minutes
Serves: 4 to ...
Thursday, March 29, 2018
Springtime Sweets – Tut
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 ...


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.