The Moka Pot was invented in 1933 by Luigi di Ponti and Alfonso Bialetti. Due to its Italian industrial design, the Moka pot is featured in the permanent collection at the Museum of Modern Art. Its name comes from the city of Mekha in Yemen, which is well-known for its high-quality Arabica coffee beans. The…
Category: Food
Recipes made in my kitchen and restaurants from around the world- I’m a foodie and I don’t mind who knows it! I love cooking and learning about food, so any tips I learn are shared here.
Pasta with Scallops and Peas
Growing up, my family and I would vacation in Cape Cod almost every Summer. As I got older and I became more inclined to try new things, my love and appreciation for seafood grew. Lobster will forever hold a special place in my heart, however, I’m always looking for more “budget-friendly” seafood recipes to try….
Restaurants, Are You Ready for Terrasse Season?
Doesn’t it feel like it has been years since we were last able to sit outside to enjoy a meal? Now that it is officially Spring, the days of dining outdoors are (thankfully) getting closer with each passing day. It is around this time of year that restaurants begin to offer their Spring & Summer…
Healthy Pork and Shrimp Meatball Soup
This Pork and Shrimp Meatball Soup is absolutely delicious. I am often trying recipes by Gordon Ramsay for obvious reasons, (I love him). Once again, his recipe did not disappoint. Easy to make, flavorful, and soothing, this recipe will become one of your favorites, too. It’s also an easy recipe to tweak according to your…
Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Chicken and Spinach Pasta
Sun-dried tomatoes are usually a hit or miss for me, but seeing as I haven’t tried them in some time, I thought I would see if my taste buds have changed. If, you are adamantly against sun-dried tomatoes, here are some other ingredients you can use as a replacement, thanks to Recipe Marker. Hopefully, you’re…
Potato and Spinach Cream Soup
Spring weather always makes me want to eat more greens. However, I’m not ready to say goodbye to heart-warming soups, either. The solution? This light spinach & potato cream soup. You get the benefits of two cups of spinach, while also indulging in a nice cream base. That sounds like a win-win to me. “Potato?…
Parmesan Butternut Squash Sauce with Pasta
The thing that I love the most about Butternut Squash, is how versatile it is. If you’ve followed my site for a while (thank you so much, by the way), then you’re probably used to seeing me upload a recipe for butternut squash soup every now and then. For the following recipe, I combine my…
Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup
If you’re a fan of Mexican food, you’ll be a fan of this Chicken Enchilada Soup. While this is a recipe for a convenient, one-pot dish, you can also do it all in a slow cooker. Talk about being an easy meal! There are several ways to make this and you can add any ingredients…