Appetizers & snacks, Christmas Recetas

Fish Cutlet

This is a typical Bengali style of cooking and is served as snack to the guests or no special occasions in almost every household. West Bengal is…

Jamaican "Beef" Patties

Coming from a Jamaican background, many times my palate craves the blended flavors of curry. So I veganized one of my favorite treats, Jamaican Beef…

Savory Hummus

This is a traditional greek dip used with falafel sandwiches, gyros, etc. I also use it in my wraps or as a veggie dip.

Brolied scallops

Again, this recipe has my Venetian mother in law's culinary hand all over it. These scallops are so delicious, they never disappoint. I made them…

Chiacchiere

Chiacchiere (chiacchiere in Italian means to chatter or gossip). and are also called cenci. They are called this because they make so much noise…

Cashew Cheeze

Vegetable Crudités Platter

Here is a platter that was successful at a Thanksgiving dinner. Use whatever is in season and colorful.

Bonanza of Biscotti!

I lost track on the number of biscotti that I made in the last 24 hours (in between a hectic work schedule). I made a few variations of the biscotti…

Italian Baked Mashed Potato Croquettes

A very delicate crunch and hardly no fat to worry about baking them instead of frying. Grandma's recipe adapted…

Peanut Butter Banana Tortilla Snack

Peanut Butter Banana Tortilla Snack or roll-ups, wow that's a name. Well I don't actually know what to call…

Lasagne Verdi all Bolognese

This is the recipe that I have learnt to make in Bologna. It does take long preparation but it is well worth it. The Lasagne - the dish is called…

A Neapolitan Christmas: Insalata di rinforzo

This zesty cauliflower salad is a fixture on family tables in Naples during the Christmas season. And it…

Vegetable Puff Pastry

Vegetable Puffs are a wonderful snack option for the days that you want something quick super easy to make yet super yummy. I remember I used to…

Oven Baked Pita Chips

If you’re like me and hate to see the last couple pitas or tortillas go stale, or if you just want restaurant quality pita chips in your own home be…

Nutritious Oats & Peanut Butter Cookies

Contrary to what their name implies, peanuts are not true nuts but a member of a family of legumes related to…