Category Archives: cooking

These Pasta Dishes Are PERFECT for Fall

Posted on September 24, 2023 by Stella

Eva and Harper are still in Italy, and demonstrate dishes perfect for Fall in Eva’s home town.

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Salad for dinner (or lunch)!

Posted on September 12, 2023 by Stella

From my fav, Brian, some hearty salads for lunch or dinner. I’ll share some others soon! The recipes are included in the description on YouTube, if you are interested in trying any of them. With some minor alterations, these could … Continue reading →

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This is the ULTIMATE Tomato Pasta

Posted on September 3, 2023 by Stella

Looks good! Another thing I have made is a completely roasted tomato sauce – cut tomatoes, carrots, onions, garlic in olive oil with herbs that you like (oregano and basil are good ones.) Roast together and mash or blitz in … Continue reading →

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3 Easy Pan Sauces To INSTANTLY UPGRADE Your Cooking

Posted on August 31, 2023 by Stella

I love pan sauces. Why? Because they are both easy and delicious! I don’t always go whole hog on the sauce; what I mean is that I will just use herbs and a bit of wine to finish a salmon … Continue reading →

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Salads – meals and sides for any time

Posted on August 18, 2023 by Stella

Repeat from previous years – Salad that are terrific for this time of year! It’s summer, when salads are the best way to eat – no heat (or very little) generated in the house, lots of fresh vegetables and fruit … Continue reading →

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Chef Answers Most Googled Cooking Questions

Posted on August 14, 2023 by Stella

A fav chef answers questions that lots of people have about cooking. Brian is the best!

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How Italians make pizza at home

Posted on August 13, 2023 by Stella

The high hydration, stretch and fold, and slow rise are methods I use to make bread. It is easy to do and the results are excellent. Higher hydration and time mean that you use less yeast and vigorous kneading is … Continue reading →

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How I Cook 20 Healthy Meals in 1 HOUR

Posted on August 10, 2023 by Stella

Some helpful tips (adopt one or all of them) to make eating healthy, well-balanced, home cooked meals easier. Brian tends to like his food a bit spicier than I do, but that is easily adjusted. By the way, I make … Continue reading →

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Making fried food at home

Posted on July 30, 2023 by Stella

I never deep fry food at home – because of the smell, and the mess. Here is a video made by YouTubers I really like that tries to convince us to fry at home. Maybe I’ll try some of it? … Continue reading →

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Cool treats in the summertime!

Posted on July 4, 2023 by Stella

What could be better than delicious cold treats when the weather is hot and humid? Doesn’t this look delicious? I’m not eating any of these (other than berries, maybe with whipped cream), but I can look, can’t I? Here’s the … Continue reading →

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