June 11 to July 11 2010 is the most wonderful period of time, a time that happens once every four years. It’s a very big deal for billions of people from all over the world! At this time all differences […]

Father’s day is around the corner and nothing makes our daddies happier that knowing that their families are cooking up something delicious for them. Daddies are known for not having the sweetest tooth, so here I suggest a delicious, not […]

When I was invited to do a “chef challenge” on the TV show View by the Bay in San Francisco last Tuesday, I was every exited, but when I found out I had to make a Turkey Taco Salad, I […]

Our 5 Minutes Focaccia (see Cooking Dinner Cookbook page 33 or find it packaged at your grocery store) in addition to being the easiest Focaccia ever, is also very versatile. In tune with the season here we made it with fresh Asparagus. […]

To make good risotto you NEED good broth. I made the Asparagus and Strawberry Risotto with store bought stock and the risotto turned out just ok. I knew that Asparagus-Strawberry was a good combination so I tried it again, but this […]

When I was thinking of something different to do for the Asparagus Festival, I remembered that at Gambero Rosso (the most famous cooking school in Italy) I had a wonderful risotto with berries. This is how I came up with […]

I made this ravioli for a fund raiser for the Child Abuse Prevention Council and it was really enjoyed by all guests. I posted pictures of the dish on facebook and was asked for the recipe,  so here it is! […]