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 ...
Friday, May 4, 2012
Stuffed Artichokes (Vegetarian)
Since moving back to the United States from Italy, I often remember all the delicious vegetable recipes my Nonna Annunziata taught me to make. Believe it or not, one of ...
Monday, April 23, 2012
Guava & Cream Cheese (Cascos de Guayaba con Queso Crema)
Directly from tropical Cuba, Guavas & Cream Cheese is a unique dessert. Don't know about you, but I wasn't aware of this dessert until I discovered Cuban cuisine.
The fresh guavas ...
Friday, April 13, 2012
Cuban Shredded Beef (Ropa Vieja)
Ropa Vieja is Spanish for "old clothes". This Cuban recipe's title describes shredded meat and colorful bell peppers which resemble tattered rags.
I learned how to make this recipe from Cuban ...
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Marzipan Easter Eggs
Marzipan has its origins in ancient Arabic countries, including Persia (modern-day Iran). It was introduced to Europe by medieval Arabs and Persians who had mastered the art of confectionary. Made ...
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. 
