Pasta e Patate: My Aunt’s Neapolitan Magic
Christmas prep in my Italian kitchen just got a whole lot easier—thanks to my aunt next door. I'm sharing her iconic Pasta e Patate alla Napoletana, a creamy, comforting Neapolitan classic that tastes like pure co
Potato Gnocchi with Shrimp & Squid
Moving house in Naples didn't stop my kitchen adventures. When my friend's father mentioned a nostalgic 1980s seafood gnocchi from his memory, we turned it into weekend magic—and it was absolutely unforgettable.
Last-Minute Halloween Recipes to Save Your Party
Halloween isn't really an Italian thing, but that doesn't stop us from having fun with food! I've rounded up my favorite spooky recipes—from black buns to skull mushrooms—perfect for when you're planning a party
Crispy Meat Fluff Pancakes for Mid-Autumn
I can't believe summer's heat wave barely ended and Mid-Autumn Festival is already here! I made these ridiculously good roubing (meat fluff pancakes) from a YouTube recipe, and Paolo and I demolished five of them in
Typhoon Shelter Crab: A Roman Kitchen Disaster
I finally got my hands on Italian blue crab and decided to make the classic Cantonese dish—typhoon shelter crab. Spoiler: it was delicious, but eating it? That's another story entirely.
Roasted Red Pepper Sauce & Pasta
I spotted dirt-cheap red peppers at the market and couldn't resist. Here's how I turned them into silky peperoni arrostiti—and why my air fryer is now my secret weapon for skip-the-sweat roasting.
From Naan to Roomali Roti: My Flatbread Obsession
I've basically become Indian at this point—and now my husband is fully on board. What started as soft, pillowy naan has evolved into a full flatbread obsession, complete with a dramatic kitchen skill I'm determine
Sunday Mussel Soup: A Labor of Love
Three kilos of mussels, a full seafood lineup, and my mum as my sous chef—this is how Sunday looks in my Italian kitchen. A ridiculously generous mussel soup that only makes sense when cooked at home for people yo
