Seasonal, fresh strawberries combined with tart rhubarb make an exquisite and beautiful topping for this cheesecake. Because I love sweet and sour flavors so much, strawberry rhubarb desserts are my ...
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Sautéed Rapini (Rapini Saltati)
Have you ever tasted steamed or boiled rapini and found its taste slightly bitter? Make this leafy vegetable as we Southern Italians do and I'm sure you’ll love it.
Italians know ...
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Pear & Gorgonzola Pizza
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If you're not in the mood to make pizza, go and enjoy it at your favorite Italian restaurant.
By popular demand, I'm sharing my recipe for ...
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Cinco de Mayo Tabasco Parfaits
Cinco de Mayo (Spanish for “fifth of May”) is a holiday that was created by Mexicans living in California. It is not a Mexican national holiday, but instead, commemorates the ...
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Penne with Cilantro Pesto & Edamame
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Although I don't enjoy getting my hands full of dirt, I love grabbing kitchen shears and heading to my husband's organic herb garden. Just last ...


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.