Pandekager (classic, thin Danish Pancakes). If pancakes are your thing, you are going to love these light and delightful breakfast or snack treats. Similar to a crèpe, however crispy-edged and hosting this beautiful backdrop of cardamom, they are traditionally rolled with a lovely jam filling. Absolutely exquisite! Song of the day: "Good Morning" by John Legend The Eat The World recipe challenge stops in Denmark I am always excited to see where we will be stopping virtually in our cooking journey. When I heard it was Denmark, Nicoletta and I started reseaching recipes. Knowing Nicoletta is ..read more

Pizza Amatriciana, with Pecorino and Guanciale. If you love the pasta with the Amatriciana sauce, then this pizza is going to knock your socks off. A light, thin, crispy crust, hosting a rich, bold, tomato sauce and lovely morsels of guanciale. It is not Amatriciana without some Pecorino, and to seal the deal, nice pools of luxurious mozzarella! Are you on team Pizza Amatriciana now? Song of the day: "Baila (Sexy Thing)" by Zucchero Why does something this good have to only be for pasta? I am a creative person, however, I truly have come to understand and respect Italian cuisine. The Amatric ..read more

Crispy battered Cod fillets, Roman Filetti di baccalà, this is a classic street food of Rome. It is so golden and crispy outside. Furthermore, inside there is this flaky moist cod that you are going to love. Looking for a wonderful appetizer? Bring a little Italy to your table! Song of the day: "Ricordati di Me" by Antonello Vendetti A time in Rome This recipe brings back fond memories of strolling the narrow streets and piazzas of central Rome. Occasionally, you find these popular local street food places that are really hidden gems. Ones that only the locals would know of. I happen to know ..read more

Slow Cooked Beef Rendang, Indonesian Beef Stew. This dish is all about exotic aromas and flavors, with hints of lemongrass, cloves, star anise, kaffir lime leaves, ginger, galangal and garlic. More so, the beef short rib is so tender that no knife is required, and to say the least, it doesn't require much chewing, just like butter! Try it today! Song of the day: "Chandelier" by Sia Indonesia is the destination for Eat the World Wow, it seems like so long since we last traveled with our group Eat the world. So happy to be back, and I was very excited to see that Indonesia was this month's des ..read more

Crispy Polenta Fries, two ways: pan fried and air fried. If you love French fries, then you are going to love these. So crispy on the surface and creamy inside, with that lovely backdrop of corn and a flavorful dusting of Parmigiano and herbs. A real treat indeed. A wonderful appetizer, side, or even snack. A a win-win in our eyes! Song of the day: "Capolavoro" Il Volo Crispy Polenta Fries, two ways Nicoletta and I love fench fries, however, after trying these polenta fries, we fell in love with their crispiness, creaminess inside, and superb flavor. We even made them, as part of an antipast ..read more

Veal Ossobuco with Polenta, this is Italian comfort food at its best. The veal shank is so tender it falls off the bone, along with that sauce formed from the juices, broth, and the mirepoix offering nothing but flavor and juiciness. What better than a bed of smooth and creamy polenta to house something as spectacular as this ossobuco? And don't forget to taste that bone marrow, delizioso! Song of the day: "Così Celeste" by Zucchero Veal Ossobuco with Polenta an absolute favorite Italian classic There are some recipes that really have my heart, and this is one of them. Ossobuco (not ossobuc ..read more

Mediterranean Lamb Sliders with Tzatziki, an appetizer with plenty of flavor and juiciness from the moist tender lamb patty, to the fixings of tzatziki, dressed tomatoes, iceberg lettuce, and a surprise crispness from the scamorza rounds. Truly a fun, lovely, handheld treat of a burger! Song of the day: "L'amore in bocca" by SANTI FRANCESI Mediterranean Lamb Sliders with Tzatziki, truly an ah ha moment I love when I get these creative inspirational experiences I call ah ha moments. It happened to me the other day. I had some ground lamb calling me from the freezer, and didn't really know wh ..read more

Savoy Cabbage Lasagna with Scamorza and Prosciutto cotto. A scrumptious take on lasagna using Savoy cabbage as the pasta sheets, béchamel with a twist, some Italian ham, and a lovely cheese meant for melting. If you love cabbage, you are going to fall in love with this dish! Song of the day: "Euforia" by Annalisa Totally inspired by this Savoy Cabbage Lasagna with Scamorza and Prosciutto cotto Do you ever have those moments where you are so inspired that the excitement overcomes you and bringing your inspiration to life is all you can think of? This was the case for me! Nicoletta and I were ..read more

Creamy Curry Chicken with Ginger, a rich soulful dish that brings nothing but exotic flavor and aroma to your dinner table! Try it today! Song of the day: "Can't Get Enough Of Your Love, Babe" by Barry White Creamy Curry Chicken with Ginger, inspiration where you never would have expected it Usually, when you see a dish like this, you would think that the inspiration came from somewhere exotic like Thailand or Malaysia. However, not the case here. This was inspired by an Italian grocery store magazine that sends us recipes through their website. Most of us growing up Italian never really ex ..read more

Lemon Pasta with Anchovies and Breadcrumbs, talk about flavor and texture. A perfect plate of pasta that is ready in no time and all, and delivers in more way than one. If you love pasta as much as we do, this is a must try! Song of the day: I migliori anni della nostra vita - Renato Zero Lemon Pasta with Anchovies and Breadcrumbs I am always so grateful that we get to travel around Italy when we are there. It is so easy and we know that we will be inspired for sure. We found this recipe in a magazine we bought while vacationing on the Tuscan coast line. I am still filled with the memory of ..read more