Feel frustrated when you open the refrigerator and see one of every vegetable? Any thoughts of mounting one vegetable on a pedestal and letting it shine solo are immediately gone.
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Friday, July 26, 2013
Spinach-Stuffed Calamari
For seafood lovers, here is a classic Mediterranean calamari dish. And no, they're not fried. Inspired from recipes of Ancient Greece, the calamari are stuffed with spinach and cooked in ...
Thursday, July 11, 2013
Golden Chocolate Cupcakes
This recipe is perfect for festive events or casual ones such as pool parties this summer. Your guests will not only be enticed by luscious chocolate cakes and rich frosting, ...
Sunday, June 16, 2013
Lemon and Almond Cake (Torta di limone e mandorle)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Bake time: 20 to 23 minutes
Makes: One 9-inch round cake
Are summer weather, bright colors and flavors on your mind? Because lemons are all of the above, I ...
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Strawberries with Rum & Sugar
How about cooling down with some sweet strawberries, blueberries, and a shot of rum this summer? For this recipe, all you need to do is mix the luscious fruit with ...


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.