Mixed Grill // Osteria der Belli, Rome IT

Grilled prawns, shrimps, and calamari with lemon and salt. While researching restaurants for a dinner date with my husband, I read Continue reading →

Il Mio Preferito // Fa-Bio, Rome IT

Thin slices of capocollo, mozzarella di bufala, pomodoro, lettuce, dijon, and kalamata olive tapenade on fresh-baked sunflower bread. Fa-bio is a Continue reading →

Fresh Ricotta // Da Enzo de 19, Rome IT

A cake of soft, fresh, creamy white cheese made with sheep’s milk from Lazio. Inspired by the principles laid out in Continue reading →

Rice-stuffed Pomodoro // Franchi, Rome IT

Whole baked tomatoes stuffed with seasoned rice and served with potatoes are a staple of the Roman fast food scene. The Continue reading →

Pear and Honey Pizza with Puglian Cheeses // Terre dAcqua, Rome IT

Chewy, thin-crust pizza covered with cheese from Puglia, thinly-sliced fresh pears, and honey. This pizza is so delicious we went Continue reading →

Baby Spinach with Candied Orange Peel // Terre dAcqua, Rome IT

Raw baby spinach with candied orange peel, blanched almonds, and fruit compote tossed in a light vinaigrette. This is one Continue reading →

Fresh Burrata with Sicilian Aubergine // Obikà, Rome IT

Fresh burrata cheese (that is so soft it comes in a bowl!) accompanied by a wonderful Sicilian casserole of aubergine, Continue reading →

RECIPE // Southwestern Grilled Cheese

Grilled monterey jack cheese with homemade chipotle mayo, avocado, corn relish, and fresh cilantro on a Portugese bun. I saw Continue reading →