Besides pairing cucumbers with dips, or adding them in slices to lettuce salads, how can you use them as a main ingredient?
I found the answer to this question in the ...
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Basil Almond Pesto
At this time of year there's no doubt that herbs are the rage. My home garden is lush with beautiful green leaves - parsley, cilantro, oregano, marjoram, sage, thyme and ...
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Taralli (Italian Pretzels)
Taralli are Southern Italian pretzels or breadsticks that are sometimes served with cheese, olives, prosciutto, mortadella, salami and, last but not least, wine.
This taralli recipe includes traditional fennel seeds and ...
Sunday, May 27, 2012
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
Over the past ten years or so, I've been asked a zillion times, "Nancy, what's your favorite dessert?" I always respond by saying, "classic American fruit pies". In my opinion, ...
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Chitarra with Mushrooms, Peas & Parmigiano
This scrumptious pasta was presented to my husband while we were in Rome, Italy. It's called chitarra, which means "guitar" because the freshly-made pasta sheet is placed on a cutter ...
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. 
