Category Archives: Starters

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: Parmigiana Leccese

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Daniela

This is going to be my last recipe from Italy. I’m heading back to China next week… Despite all my concerns about coming back home I can say now it was a great idea. I had lots of fun with … Continue reading →

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Taieddrha Leccese!

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Daniela

Being home is great! People were right, being here with the people I love and that love me is helping me healing. Getting over a break up is hard but home is definitely the place to be in a moment … 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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Grilled Zucchini with Feta Cheese

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Daniela

Who does not like Feta? Anyone? NO? Good! I LOVE feta cheese and particularly in the Summer it’s something is never missed in my fridge. I love feta and pasta, feta and chicken, feta and salad…oh boy is feta my … 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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Afternoon Snack: Salami and Arugula Rolls!

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Daniela

I know, you’re mad at me…I know I’m sorry I have disappeared for about a week but work has been crazy and at night when I got back home I was still so sick and weak from my cold that … Continue reading →

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Mushrooms Casserole

Posted on December 29, 2010 by Daniela

It’s getting cold here…when I first arrived in Lecce there were 17 C… yes, 17! which is about 63 F…YES that was awesome but it lasted only a week. Now the temperature dropped down to 8 C and I am … Continue reading →

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