Category Archives: Finger Food

The BEST stuffed eggs EVER!

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Daniela

I had a small house-warm party yesterday with a few close friends. I cooked a lot of food, of course…cause you know me People were happy! This is one of the things I cooked yesterday. It’s my sicilian aunte recipe … Continue reading →

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Cooking with Mom: Pittule Leccesi!

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Daniela

Yesterday my mom and I made  pittule…This is a typical dish of my little town Lecce, in the South of Italy that we eat on Christmas Eve. I don’t think there is a translation for this name, and even if … Continue reading →

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Rustico Leccese

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Daniela

Here I am today sharing with you another awesome recipe! This is not a fancy one and it’s not going to win any culinary price, but it’s one of the most appreciated local snacks in town. ‘Rustico’ means ‘rough’, ‘uncouth’ … Continue reading →

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Bacon and potato Tidbits

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Daniela

July the 4th is only one week ahead of us and I know for u guys in the States this is a very important celebration. I know cause I live with an American and for him there is no 4th … Continue reading →

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I Taralli!

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Daniela

Monday…and I’m at work…well, today is the Monday after Easter and in Italy everyone is on holiday picnicking with their friends. I remember my friends and I always used to go somewhere close to the beach and picnic there, each … Continue reading →

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Milk Panini!

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Daniela

When I was a little kid my mom used to always prepare this milk, round, small panini and fill them up with prosciutto and cheese. I used to bring them to school as my snack or offer them as finger … Continue reading →

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Tuna and Ricotta Balls

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Daniela

I’ve spent most of my weekend in the kitchen cooking. Nothing that I haven’t already shared with you, it was just simple stuff, mainly pasta sauces that I have cooked, divided into single portion, labeled and put in the freezer. … Continue reading →

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Italian Style Quesadillas

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Daniela

Quesadillas are very similar to the Italian Piadina, it’s basically the same kind of tortilla filled with different ingredients. As you know I like Mexican food on a very restricted base. I like their nachos, guacamole, pico de gallio, and … Continue reading →

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